Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Super Meat Boy
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and GPU; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has the largest video memory, and the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Super Meat Boy does not need a high-end card, which leaves room to choose on price, memory and video outputs. Every pick cost $600 or less, ordered from the highest price.
Rankings weigh GPU, VRAM and memory as the makers state them; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and if a maker skips boost clock, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Video Memory
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB
The largest video memory here (16GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Also Consider
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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Strong Alternative
XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 8GB
A dual-fan SWFT cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want dual-fan SWFT cooler.
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Worth a Look
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G
A dual BIOS for Performance or Silent.
Best for: Buyers who want dual BIOS for Performance or Silent.
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Lowest Price Here
Sparkle Intel Arc B570 Guardian Luna OC
Undercutting the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB on price when we checked.
Best for: Getting 10GB of GDDR6 for the least money.
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Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 of 5
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT is built around 16GB of GDDR6.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. On video memory it leads this guide at 16GB, ahead of the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE (12GB). You get an RX 7800 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna and its an arc B570 gpu.
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT with the maker. At our last price check it topped the group, with the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7800 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 16GB of GDDR6
- RX 7800 XT gpu, the only one here
- The largest video memory here (16GB)
Cons
- Costs more than the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE brings to the table is a 2.5-slot design, plus a dual BIOS switch.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. Its 12GB video memory ranks second of 5 here, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB) and ahead of the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G (8GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 9070 GRE gpu; compare the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, which has an RX 9060 XT gpu.
The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE with the maker. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G and the pricier PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 GRE
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 2.5-slot design
- Dual BIOS switch
- RX 9070 GRE gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB brings to the table is a dual-fan SWFT cooler, plus a boost clock of up to 3320MHz.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual-fan SWFT cooler.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
It also offers an 8GB video memory. It matches the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G on video memory (8GB). Like the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, it has an RX 9060 XT gpu, while the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna uses an arc B570 gpu.
No dimensions are published for the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB with the maker. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper Sparkle Arc B570 Luna and the pricier Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
Pros
- Dual-fan SWFT cooler
- Boost clock of up to 3320MHz
- RX 9060 XT gpu
- 8GB video memory
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G stands out for a dual BIOS for Performance or Silent, and it adds a WINDFORCE cooling system with RGB lighting.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual BIOS for Performance or Silent.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It also offers an 8GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB at 8GB. It shares an RX 9060 XT gpu with the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB; the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna goes with an arc B570 gpu.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G with the maker. Video memory is its weakest area, and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT covers it better at 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
Pros
- Dual BIOS for Performance or Silent
- WINDFORCE cooling system with RGB lighting
- RX 9060 XT gpu
- 8GB video memory
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB)
- Costs more than the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
Sparkle Intel Arc B570 Guardian Luna OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Sparkle Arc B570 Luna stands out for 10GB of GDDR6, and it adds 1 x HDMI and 3 x DisplayPort outputs.
Best for
- Getting 10GB of GDDR6 for the least money.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: video memory of 10GB, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB).
Why we like it
It also offers a 10GB video memory. Its 10GB video memory ranks third of 5 here, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB) and ahead of the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G (8GB). It is the only pick here with an arc B570 gpu; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
No dimensions are published for the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna with the maker. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB was the next step up.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B570
- VRAM: 10GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 10GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 10GB of GDDR6
- 1 x HDMI and 3 x DisplayPort outputs
- Arc B570 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Video memory of 10GB, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB)
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 3 of 5 picks leave out boost clock.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT to the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna give no boost clock.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna ($250 to $500) to the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Super Meat Boy
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory across these picks
Across these 5 picks video memory spans 8GB (the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G) to 16GB (the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT). The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE comes second at 12GB, in the $500 to $1000 tier against $500 to $1000 for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT.
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Extras that separate them
The XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB: a boost clock of up to 3320MHz. The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G: a WINDFORCE cooling system with RGB lighting. The Sparkle Arc B570 Luna: 1 x HDMI and 3 x DisplayPort outputs.
Budget
$250 to $500 buys the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna, the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G; $500 to $1000 buys the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at our last check.
Start from what matters most
Buyers who put video memory first: the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT. Getting 10GB of GDDR6 for the least money: the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna.
How to Choose a GPUs for Super Meat Boy
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | The largest video memory here (16GB) |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers who want dual-fan SWFT cooler | XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB | A dual-fan SWFT cooler |
| Buyers who want dual BIOS for Performance or Silent | Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G | A dual BIOS for Performance or Silent |
| Getting 10GB of GDDR6 for the least money | Sparkle Arc B570 Luna | Undercutting the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB on price when we checked |
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Key specs side by side
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE at 12GB. "Not listed" marks boost clock where the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | RX 9070 GRE | 12GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3320MHz |
| Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3320MHz |
| Sparkle Arc B570 Luna | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The Sparkle Arc B570 Luna was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Sparkle Arc B570 Luna, XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB, Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE compare with the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT on video memory?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT leads at 16GB, with the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE at 12GB. The spread runs down to the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at 8GB.
What does the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT add over the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna?
On paper it adds video memory (16GB against 10GB). On our last price check the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna was in the $250 to $500 tier and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
Why is the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT our Largest Video Memory pick?
It earns the label for the largest video memory here (16GB). On video memory it leads the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, 16GB against 12GB, a 33% margin. The Sparkle Arc B570 Luna, the cheapest pick, sat in the $250 to $500 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It suits anyone who puts video memory first.
Do the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE differ on GPU?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT uses RX 7800 XT; the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses RX 9070 GRE; the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G use RX 9060 XT; the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna uses Arc B570.
Will the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT with the maker. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Largest Video Memory pick, and first of 5 on video memory (16GB).
What extras do the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE include?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT: 16GB of GDDR6. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE: a 2.5-slot design. The XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB: a dual-fan SWFT cooler.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, chosen for the largest video memory here (16GB). Look at the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE for a 2.5-slot design, the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB for a dual-fan SWFT cooler and the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G for a dual BIOS for Performance or Silent if those matter more to you.
Put leftover budget toward a higher-refresh monitor or an SSD.