Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Overwatch 2
Five graphics cards compared, from the Arc B580 Challenger to the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Overwatch 2 recommends a GTX 1060 or Arc A770 class card, so current entry cards clear it comfortably. Every pick has at least 8GB of video memory and cost $480 or less, ordered by video memory.
Overwatch 2's official PC requirements list NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/GTX 1650, AMD R9 380/RX 6400, or Intel Arc A770 and 8GB of RAM for the recommended tier (source: Overwatch 2 on Steam). Matching brand to brand, the Arc B580 Challenger is a newer generation than the Arc A770; the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend are a newer generation than the RX 6400; the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile are a newer generation than the GTX 1060.
Our comparison rests on published figures for GPU, VRAM and memory; where a maker leaves out boost clock, we say so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Requirements source: Overwatch 2 on Steam
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up.
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Also Consider
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC
0dB silent cooling at light loads.
Best for: Buyers who want 0dB silent cooling at light loads.
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Strong Alternative
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 8GB OC
A triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
Best for: Buyers who want triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
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Worth a Look
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
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Premium Pick
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 OC Low Profile 8G
The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with three WINDFORCE fans.
Best for: Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans and can spend more than the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce costs.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Intel's Arc B580 brings 12GB of GDDR6 to the entry tier, more than the 8GB common at this price.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
ASRock's Challenger version is 249mm long and needs one 8-pin plug and a 650W PSU. It matches the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT on video memory (12GB). No other pick in this guide offers an arc B580 gpu; compare the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce, which has an RTX 5050 gpu.
It also offers a 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps and dual-fan cooling with 0dB fan stop. Measure for 249mm and 2 slots before ordering the Arc B580 Challenger. Power for the Arc B580 Challenger comes through 1 x 8-pin, with 650W the maker's minimum PSU. It undercut the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and every other pick on price at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B580
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 249mm
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Recommended PSU: 650W
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2740MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Short 249mm length suits compact cases
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
Also Consider2 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT stands out for 0dB silent cooling at light loads.
Best for
- Buyers who want 0dB silent cooling at light loads.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Arc B580 Challenger was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory. It matches the Arc B580 Challenger on video memory (12GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7700 XT gpu; compare the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce, which has an RTX 5050 gpu.
No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 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 ASRock Challenger 7700 XT with the maker. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper Arc B580 Challenger and the pricier ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7700 XT
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 0dB silent cooling at light loads
- RX 7700 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the Arc B580 Challenger at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 8GB uses a triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop and a reinforced metal backplate.
Best for
- Buyers who want triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
Its 3320MHz boost is the highest among these cards. It matches the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 9060 XT gpu; the Arc B580 Challenger has an arc B580 gpu instead.
It also offers 20Gbps memory on a 128-bit bus. No dimensions are published for the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend with the maker. Its price falls between the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
- Outputs: DisplayPort 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- Triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop
- Reinforced metal backplate
- 20Gbps memory on a 128-bit bus
- RX 9060 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc B580 Challenger at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 5050 Windforce is the cheapest way into DLSS 4 here.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
The maker publishes few details, so confirm size and power needs on Gigabyte's page. It matches the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile on video memory (8GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 5050 gpu; compare the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend, which has an RX 9060 XT gpu.
It also comes with a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler and a PCIe 5.0 interface. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce; 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 RTX 5050 Windforce with the maker. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend and the pricier Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5050
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- PCIe 5.0 interface
- RTX 5050 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc B580 Challenger at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 OC Low Profile 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 4060 Low Profile is the previous generation, with DLSS 3 rather than DLSS 4.
Best for
- Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans and can spend more than the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce costs.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
Three WINDFORCE fans and a dual BIOS make it a solid fallback if the RTX 5060 cards are out of stock. The low-profile 4060 pairs three WINDFORCE fans with 8GB of GDDR6, and it supports DLSS 3 and ray tracing. It matches the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce on video memory (8GB).
It is the only pick here with an RTX 4060 gpu; the Arc B580 Challenger has an arc B580 gpu instead. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile; 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 RTX 4060 Low Profile with the maker.
It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce. If video memory is your priority, the Arc B580 Challenger (12GB) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Low profile: Yes
Pros
- Low-profile design for slim desktops
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- Dual BIOS
- DLSS 3 support
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Arc B580 Challenger (12GB)
- Costs more than the Arc B580 Challenger at the time of writing
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. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while boost clock and outputs have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Arc B580 Challenger to the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile give no boost clock; the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile give no outputs.
- Price range
- From the Arc B580 Challenger to the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Overwatch 2
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Here video memory runs from 8GB on the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile to 12GB on the Arc B580 Challenger, a 50% spread. Start with the Arc B580 Challenger if video memory decides it.
Boost clock
The Arc B580 Challenger lists 2740MHz; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend lists 3320MHz. Sort out boost clock before price: it splits 2 stated picks into groups of 1 and 1.
Setup checks
Measure for 249mm and 2 slots before ordering the Arc B580 Challenger. No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Features beyond the spec table
The ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend: a reinforced metal backplate. The Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce: a PCIe 5.0 interface. The Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile: a dual BIOS.
How much to spend
Price does little to separate these 5: the Arc B580 Challenger through the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile all landed in the $250 to $500 tier, which leaves video memory to decide it.
How to Choose a GPUs for Overwatch 2
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up | Arc B580 Challenger | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want 0dB silent cooling at light loads | ASRock Challenger 7700 XT | 0dB silent cooling at light loads |
| Buyers who want triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop | ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend | A triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop |
| Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler | Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce | A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler |
| Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans and can spend more than the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce costs | Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with three WINDFORCE fans |
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Key specs side by side
The Arc B580 Challenger leads on video memory at 12GB, ahead of the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT at 12GB. "Not listed" marks boost clock where the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc B580 Challenger | Arc B580 | 12GB | GDDR6 | 2740MHz |
| ASRock Challenger 7700 XT | RX 7700 XT | 12GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3320MHz |
| Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce | RTX 5050 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile | RTX 4060 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will these cards run Overwatch 2 at recommended settings?
In Overwatch 2's list, the Arc B580 Challenger, the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend, the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile meet the recommended card on brand, generation and model number. Overwatch 2 also lists 8GB of system RAM for that tier, which is separate from the card.
Is the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile worth paying more than the Arc B580 Challenger?
The Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile matches or trails the Arc B580 Challenger on video memory. The Arc B580 Challenger leads on video memory (12GB). Both sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, so choose on the features you need.
What makes the Arc B580 Challenger the Lowest Price Here?
It carries the badge for the lowest price of the group at our last check. It makes sense for spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up.
Do the Arc B580 Challenger and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT differ on GPU?
The Arc B580 Challenger uses Arc B580; the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT uses RX 7700 XT; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend uses RX 9060 XT; the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce uses RTX 5050; the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile uses RTX 4060.
What should I check before buying the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile; 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 RTX 4060 Low Profile with the maker. In this guide it ranks fifth of 5, as our Premium Pick, and fifth of 5 on video memory (8GB).
Beyond the specs, what sets the Arc B580 Challenger and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT apart?
The Arc B580 Challenger: a 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT: 0dB silent cooling at light loads. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend: a triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Arc B580 Challenger, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT for 0dB silent cooling at light loads, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend for a triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce for a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler if those matter more to you.
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