Buying Guide
The Best Graphics Cards Under $350
We weighed four graphics cards on video memory and GPU; the Arc B570 Challenger has the largest video memory, and the Arc A750 Challenger D costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read4 products evaluated
From $200 to $350 a graphics card is aimed at 1080p and entry 1440p play, with 8GB or more of video memory. Every card cost 200 to 350 when we checked and lists its chip and video memory.
The order reflects GPU, VRAM and memory from maker specifications; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and a missing memory is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 4 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Intel Arc A750 Challenger D 8GB OC
Undercutting the Arc A750 Limited Edition on price when we checked.
Best for: Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money.
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Also Consider
Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition 8GB
A PCIe 4.0 interface.
Best for: Buyers who want PCIe 4.0 interface.
Our take Check price for Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition 8GB (opens in a new tab)
Largest Video Memory
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
The largest video memory here (10GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Premium Pick
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB OC
The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 32 compute units with third-generation ray tracing.
Best for: Buyers who want 32 compute units with third-generation ray tracing and can spend more than the Arc B570 Challenger costs.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 4
ASRock Intel Arc A750 Challenger D 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the Arc A750 Challenger D brings to the table is a 256-bit memory bus, plus a dual-fan cooler with 0dB silent cooling.
Best for
- Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money.
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. It matches the Arc A750 Limited Edition and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB on video memory (8GB). You get a 2200MHz boost clock here, which sets it apart from the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB and its a 3290MHz boost clock.
It also offers a metal backplate. No dimensions are published for the Arc A750 Challenger D; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Arc A750 Challenger D with the maker.
It undercut the Arc A750 Limited Edition and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: video memory of 8GB, behind the Arc B570 Challenger (10GB). If that matters, the Arc B570 Challenger offers 10GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc A750
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2200MHz
Pros
- 256-bit memory bus
- Dual-fan cooler with 0dB silent cooling
- Metal backplate
- 2200MHz boost clock, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory of 8GB, behind the Arc B570 Challenger (10GB)
Also Consider2 of 4
Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Arc A750 Limited Edition is built around a PCIe 4.0 interface, with Intel's Limited Edition build on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want PCIe 4.0 interface.
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
On the spec sheet, it offers an 8GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the Arc A750 Challenger D and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB at 8GB. No dimensions are published for the Arc A750 Limited Edition; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Arc A750 Limited Edition with the maker. It was priced above the Arc A750 Challenger D and below the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc A750
- VRAM: 8GB
Pros
- PCIe 4.0 interface
- Intel's Limited Edition build
- Arc A750 gpu
- 8GB video memory
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc A750 Challenger D at the time of writing
Largest Video Memory3 of 4
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Arc B570 is the B580's cheaper sibling with 10GB of memory on a 160-bit bus.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Arc A750 Challenger D cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive card here at the time of writing and still offers three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. Its dual striped axial fans stop completely at low load, and the card supports Intel XeSS 2 upscaling. Nothing else here matches its 10GB video memory; the Arc A750 Challenger D comes closest at 8GB.
You get an arc B570 gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB and its an RX 9060 XT gpu. It is the only pick here with a 2600MHz boost clock; the Arc A750 Challenger D has a 2200MHz boost clock instead. No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Power for the Arc B570 Challenger comes through 1 x 8-pin. When we checked, only the Arc A750 Limited Edition and cheaper picks cost less, and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B570
- VRAM: 10GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2600MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 10GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- A single 8-pin power connector
- 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps
- 0dB fan stop
Cons
- Costs more than the Arc A750 Challenger D at the time of writing
Premium Pick4 of 4
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB brings AMD's RDNA 4 architecture to a budget card with 32 compute units.
Best for
- Buyers who want 32 compute units with third-generation ray tracing and can spend more than the Arc B570 Challenger costs.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
Its 8GB of memory is the compromise; the 16GB version costs more. On video memory it ties with the Arc A750 Challenger D and the Arc A750 Limited Edition at 8GB. You get an RX 9060 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the Arc A750 Limited Edition and its an arc A750 gpu.
It is the only pick here with a 3290MHz boost clock; the Arc A750 Challenger D has a 2200MHz boost clock instead. It also comes with a dual-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop. No dimensions are published for the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
At our last price check it topped the group, with the Arc B570 Challenger the nearest cheaper option. Video memory is its weakest area, and the Arc B570 Challenger covers it better at 10GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3290MHz
- Outputs: DisplayPort 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- 32 compute units with third-generation ray tracing
- Dual-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop
- 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
- Video memory trails the Arc B570 Challenger (10GB)
- Costs more than the Arc A750 Challenger D at the time of writing
How We Chose These Graphics Cards Under $350
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up four cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and memory and boost clock are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 4, from the Arc A750 Challenger D to the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB, state GPU and video memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Arc A750 Limited Edition gives no memory; the Arc A750 Limited Edition gives no boost clock.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Arc A750 Challenger D ($150 to $250) to the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB ($250 to $500).
What to Look for in a Graphics Card Under $350
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory across these picks
Across these 4 picks video memory spans 8GB (the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB) to 10GB (the Arc B570 Challenger). Start with the Arc B570 Challenger if video memory decides it.
Boost clock
The Arc A750 Challenger D lists 2200MHz; the Arc B570 Challenger lists 2600MHz; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB lists 3290MHz. Settling boost clock first narrows 3 picks to 1 or 1 or 1.
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the Arc A750 Challenger D; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Extras that separate them
The Arc A750 Limited Edition: Intel's Limited Edition build. The Arc B570 Challenger: 0dB fan stop. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB: a dual-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
Budget
$150 to $250 buys the Arc A750 Challenger D and the Arc A750 Limited Edition; $250 to $500 buys the Arc B570 Challenger and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB at our last check.
How to Choose a Graphics Card Under $350
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money | Arc A750 Challenger D | Undercutting the Arc A750 Limited Edition on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want PCIe 4.0 interface | Arc A750 Limited Edition | A PCIe 4.0 interface |
| Buyers who put video memory first | Arc B570 Challenger | The largest video memory here (10GB) |
| Buyers who want 32 compute units with third-generation ray tracing and can spend more than the Arc B570 Challenger costs | ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 32 compute units with third-generation ray tracing |
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Key specs side by side
The Arc B570 Challenger leads on video memory at 10GB, ahead of the Arc A750 Challenger D at 8GB. "Not listed" marks memory where the Arc A750 Limited Edition leaves the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 Challenger D | Arc A750 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2200MHz |
| Arc A750 Limited Edition | Arc A750 | 8GB | Not listed | Not listed |
| Arc B570 Challenger | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | 2600MHz |
| ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3290MHz |
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By price at the time of writing
The Arc A750 Challenger D was the lowest-priced pick ($150 to $250) and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB the highest ($250 to $500) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | Arc A750 Challenger D, Arc A750 Limited Edition |
| About $250 to $500 | Arc B570 Challenger, ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Arc A750 Challenger D compare with the Arc B570 Challenger on video memory?
Between the top two, it is 10GB on the Arc B570 Challenger against 8GB on the Arc A750 Challenger D, a 25% difference.
Why is the Arc B570 Challenger our Largest Video Memory pick?
The label rests on the largest video memory here (10GB). On video memory it leads the Arc A750 Challenger D, 10GB against 8GB, a 25% margin. The Arc A750 Challenger D, the cheapest pick, sat in the $150 to $250 tier against $250 to $500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who puts video memory first.
Do the Arc A750 Challenger D and the Arc B570 Challenger differ on GPU?
The Arc A750 Challenger D and the Arc A750 Limited Edition use Arc A750; the Arc B570 Challenger uses Arc B570; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB uses RX 9060 XT.
Will the Arc A750 Challenger D work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the Arc A750 Challenger D; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Arc A750 Challenger D with the maker. In this guide it ranks first of 4, as our Lowest Price Here pick, and second of 4 on video memory (8GB).
What extras do the Arc A750 Challenger D and the Arc A750 Limited Edition include?
The Arc A750 Challenger D: a 256-bit memory bus. The Arc A750 Limited Edition: a PCIe 4.0 interface. The Arc B570 Challenger: a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Arc A750 Challenger D, chosen for undercutting the Arc A750 Limited Edition on price when we checked. Look at the Arc A750 Limited Edition for a PCIe 4.0 interface, the Arc B570 Challenger for the largest video memory here (10GB) and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 32 compute units with third-generation ray tracing if those matter more to you.
Check the card's length and your power supply's connectors before ordering.