I'm considering an upgrade from my current 4070 to either a 5070 Ti or a 5080. The 5070 Ti is priced at about 900 euros, while the 5080 costs around 1180 euros — a difference of 300 euros. One concern is that I might have to upgrade my power supply since I have an 850W PSU. I'm currently gaming at 1080p but want to move to 1440p soon. I'm curious if the 5080 is worth the extra cost, or if the 5070 Ti will perform well enough for my gaming needs. The games I typically play include The Finals, Deadlock (which is heavily CPU bound), and Battlefield 6, where I'm getting about 144fps but want more fluidity. Any thoughts?
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I'd recommend focusing on getting a good monitor first. Consider a 240Hz or even 360Hz 1440P monitor. After that, go for the 5070 Ti or even a 9070 XT if possible. You’ll want to make sure your gaming experience is smooth before upgrading the GPU.
Honestly, the 5070 Ti does a fantastic job at 1440p, and the 5080 isn't going to give you too much of a boost in performance for that resolution. I'd stick with the cheaper option unless you have a specific need for higher frame rates.
If you're only going to be gaming at 1440p, the 5070 Ti is a solid choice. It should handle that resolution really well without breaking the bank.
The 5070 Ti is a great card for 1440p gaming. The 5080 might be overkill unless you're aiming for very high frame rates (over 144 fps).
I do play competitively, so I'm looking for higher fps to match my high refresh rate monitor. But a lot of people seem to favor the 5070 Ti over the 5080.
If you're happy with 1440p for now, just stick with your 4070 for a bit longer. The performance jump from 4070 to 5070 Ti isn’t massive, so you might want to save up for the next generation instead.
Isn't the 5070 Ti significantly better than the regular 4070 though?
I was eyeing a 1440p 360Hz OLED monitor that would cost about the same as the 5070 Ti. What do you think I should prioritize first? My current setup includes a 144Hz IPS monitor, and I feel like the increase in refresh rate wouldn't be that much of a game changer for me.