I'm looking to get back into PC gaming after a long hiatus and I'm considering a 5070 Ti paired with a 9800X3D. I have a few questions before making my decision. Can the 5070 Ti handle 4K gaming well? I'm particularly interested in the performance of DLSS—how good is it really? I've seen lots of benchmarks, but they don't quite capture the actual quality of DLSS. For instance, how does DLSS at 4K compare to 1440p with DLAA? I'm also planning to get a QD-OLED monitor with 4K 240Hz, and while I know high framerates might be hard to achieve without MFG, I've noticed some people have mixed feelings about it. How does MFG actually perform? Lastly, can I expect this card to last through at least two GPU generations for 4K gaming? I know that's a tricky question, but what's the general lifespan of cards like this for keeping up with ray tracing at 4K 60+ fps with high settings?
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The 5070 Ti should be good for a couple of generations as long as you're okay with 60 fps. When it comes to MFG, it's getting better, but don't expect it to be a miracle fix. DLSS, however, is quite impressive, especially in Performance mode. With a QD-OLED, you'll notice smoother gameplay compared to traditional panels, even if you can't always hit super high refresh rates.
To be honest, the most demanding games struggle even at 4K with the 5090 without DLSS and MFG. The 5070 Ti will need both to handle things decently, and input lag from frame generation can be noticeable, especially with lower FPS. For now, it should do fine unless future titles start ramping up their demands.
I have the 5070 Ti and am playing most AAA titles at 4K with max settings and usually get around 115-165 fps, though ray tracing is off. It's definitely viable for 4K, but for ray tracing? You'll need DLSS and possibly MFG to get those 60 fps.
Honestly, my short experience with the 5070 Ti suggests sticking to 1440p if you're after higher framerates. In Monster Hunter, I struggled to reach 60 fps at 4K. MFG was okay, but only when my base FPS was high enough. Below 80 fps, I'd skip it.
In my experience, DLSS is amazing! I play at 1440p 240Hz, and with DLSS set to Quality, it looks almost native. Ghosting can happen, but it's not too common. I was skeptical about frame generation initially, but after using it, I found that it really helps reach 240 fps. It can make older games run a lot smoother too.
That's interesting! Have you tried it with a base FPS below 60? How does it handle?