I'm considering an upgrade from my current GTX 1060 6GB and have two options: the 9060 XT, which costs $435, and the 5060 Ti priced at $576. While the price difference of $140 is appealing if their performance is similar, I'm also thinking about future-proofing. I'm not looking for ray tracing capabilities, so which card would be the smarter investment for long-term 1080p 144Hz gaming?
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Hey! The prices can vary a lot based on where you buy them. I've seen the 9060 XT cheaper, around $360, but if you're buying from Amazon, import fees can spike that up. Just keep that in mind! But yeah, both cards are pretty close in rasterization performance, with the 5060 Ti edging out slightly due to DLSS, but if you're not into ray tracing, the extra cash for the 5060 might not be worth it. Just make sure to check benchmarks for your favorite games to be certain!
You're right on the money! For pure rasterization, both cards perform similarly, but if you're not interested in ray tracing or DLSS, you might find more value in the 9060 XT. It’ll save you some bucks and still give you a solid 1080p 144Hz experience. Also, keep an eye on future games; if they lean towards using those technologies, you might want the 5060 for longevity. But for right now, go with the cheaper option if you're not planning on diving into ray tracing!
Thanks for the insight! I'm kind of looking for a versatile card to get back into gaming. I'm curious about Cyberpunk, so I'll check those benchmarks!