Buying Guide
The Best GPUs With RGB
From the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G to the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC: five graphics cards ranked on video memory and GPU, with who should skip each one.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Card lighting is cosmetic, so the choice should still start with the GPU, cooler size and power connector. Every pick has RGB lighting built into the card, ordered from the lowest price.
Our comparison rests on published figures for GPU, VRAM and memory; nothing here was tested in-house, and where a maker leaves out boost clock, we say so.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GA lower price than the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Keeping the cost under $500.
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Also Consider
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8GThree WINDFORCE fans.
Best for: Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
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Strong Alternative
PNY GeForce RTX 4070 12GB XLR8 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGBA triple-fan cooler with Epic-X RGB lighting.
Best for: Buyers who want triple-fan cooler with Epic-X RGB lighting.
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Worth a Look
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7700 XT Gaming OC 12GThree WINDFORCE fans.
Best for: Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
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Largest Video Memory
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC 16GThe largest video memory here (16GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G
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
- Keeping the cost under $500.
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
It also offers an 8GB video memory. It matches the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 9060 XT gpu; the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC has an RX 7600 gpu instead.
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. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC was the next step up. The main gap: video memory of 8GB, behind the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC (16GB). If that matters, the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC offers 16GB.
Key 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, the only one here
- A lower price than the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and the rest when we checked
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory of 8GB, behind the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC (16GB)
Also Consider2 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8G
Gigabyte's RX 7600 Gaming OC is a previous-generation card with three WINDFORCE fans and a metal backplate.
Best for
- Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
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 has two DisplayPort 2.1 outputs and one HDMI 2.1. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at 8GB. You get an RX 7600 gpu here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC and its an RX 9070 gpu.
You also get RGB Fusion lighting. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC; 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 RX 7600 Gaming OC with the maker. When we checked, only the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G cost less, and the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto cost more.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 7600
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
- Outputs
- 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x DisplayPort 2.1
Pros
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- RGB Fusion lighting
- Metal backplate
- RX 7600 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC (16GB)
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at the time of writing
The catch
Video memory is its weakest area, and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC covers it better at 16GB.
Strong Alternative3 of 5
PNY GeForce RTX 4070 12GB XLR8 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB
The PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto is built around a triple-fan cooler with Epic-X RGB lighting, with a 2475MHz boost clock on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want triple-fan cooler with Epic-X RGB lighting.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 12GB video memory. It matches the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC on video memory (12GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 4070 gpu; compare the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC, which has an RX 7700 XT gpu.
GDDR6X memory is unique to it among these picks, while the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC uses GDDR6 memory. No dimensions are published for the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto with the maker. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and the pricier Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- GPU
- RTX 4070
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Memory
- GDDR6X
- Boost clock
- 2475MHz
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Triple-fan cooler with Epic-X RGB lighting
- 2475MHz boost clock
- RTX 4070 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7700 XT Gaming OC 12G
What the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC brings to the table is three WINDFORCE fans, plus RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate.
Best for
- Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory. It matches the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto on video memory (12GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7700 XT gpu; compare the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto, which has an RTX 4070 gpu.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC; 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 7700 XT Gaming OC with the maker. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto and the pricier Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 7700 XT
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate
- RX 7700 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at the time of writing
Largest Video Memory5 of 5
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC 16G
Gigabyte's RX 9070 Gaming OC is the lowest-cost card here, with 16GB of GDDR6 and a WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It leaves more of the budget for the CPU, board and memory. Its 16GB video memory is the largest here; the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto comes next at 12GB. No other pick in this guide offers an RX 9070 gpu; compare the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto, which has an RTX 4070 gpu.
It also offers server-grade thermal conductive gel and RGB lighting. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC; 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 RX 9070 Gaming OC with the maker. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC and the rest.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 9070
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans
- Server-grade thermal conductive gel
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at the time of writing
How We Chose
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 3 of 5 picks leave out boost clock.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G to the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC, the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC give no boost clock.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G ($250 to $500) to the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs With RGB
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much video memory you need
Across these 5 picks video memory spans 8GB (the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC) to 16GB (the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC). For less, the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto is the runner-up at 12GB.
Memory
The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC, the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC list GDDR6; the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto lists GDDR6X. Settling memory first narrows 5 picks to 4 or 1.
The circuit board on the back of a graphics card Boost clock
The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G lists 3320MHz; the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto lists 2475MHz. Sort out boost clock before price: it splits 2 stated picks into groups of 1 and 1.
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Features beyond the spec table
The PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto: a 2475MHz boost clock. The Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC: RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate. The Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC: server-grade thermal conductive gel.
How to Choose a GPUs With RGB
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the cost under $500 | Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G | A lower price than the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans | Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC | Three WINDFORCE fans |
| Buyers who want triple-fan cooler with Epic-X RGB lighting | PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto | A triple-fan cooler with Epic-X RGB lighting |
| Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans | Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC | Three WINDFORCE fans |
| Buyers who put video memory first | Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC | The largest video memory here (16GB) |
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Key specs side by side
The Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto at 12GB. "Not listed" marks boost clock where the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC, the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3320MHz |
| Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC | RX 7600 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto | RTX 4070 | 12GB | GDDR6X | 2475MHz |
| Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC | RX 7700 XT | 12GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC | RX 9070 | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, sat in the $250 to $500 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC |
| About $500 to $1000 | PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto, Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC, Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC ahead of the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto on video memory?
The Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC leads at 16GB, with the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto at 12GB. The Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC closes the ranking at 8GB.
Is the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC worth paying more than the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G?
What it brings is video memory (16GB against 8GB). The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G sat in the $250 to $500 tier and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
What makes the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC the Largest Video Memory?
It carries the badge for the largest video memory here (16GB). The PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto is next on video memory at 12GB, so this pick's 16GB is 33% further out. The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, the cheapest pick, sat in the $250 to $500 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who puts video memory first.
Do the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC differ on GPU?
The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G uses RX 9060 XT; the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC uses RX 7600; the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto uses RTX 4070; the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC uses RX 7700 XT; the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC uses RX 9070.
What should I check before buying the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC; 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 RX 7600 Gaming OC with the maker. In this guide it ranks second of 5, and fifth of 5 on video memory (8GB).
Beyond the specs, what sets the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC apart?
The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G: a dual BIOS for Performance or Silent. The Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC: three WINDFORCE fans. The PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto: a triple-fan cooler with Epic-X RGB lighting.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, chosen for a lower price than the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and the rest when we checked. Look at the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC for three WINDFORCE fans, the PNY 4070 XLR8 Verto for a triple-fan cooler with Epic-X RGB lighting and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC for three WINDFORCE fans if those matter more to you.
Check which software controls the lighting; mixing brands may need separate apps.
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