I'm currently running a 1070ti in my HTPC but want to upgrade for better performance. I've been gaming at 4K but getting only about 30FPS, which is not enough for me. I'm considering either a 6800XT or a 7700XT, as I'm planning to use Linux (Bazzite) with game mode enabled. The 6800XT I found is priced at $285 (after conversion), and the 7700XT is about $325. That extra $40 is significant for me, considering it's roughly two weeks' worth of groceries. Which GPU would give me better performance for 4K gaming at medium settings with at least 60FPS?
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You might want to wait for Black Friday to snag a better deal, but if you're choosing now, I'd suggest going for the 6800XT since it generally performs better than the 7700XT. At around $285, that's a good price for solid 4K gaming performance.
The 7700XT offers performance that’s close to the regular 6800, but if you compare it to the 6800XT, the latter will give you a slight edge in performance. For your 4K gaming needs, the 6800XT might just be the better pick.
I own a 6800XT, and while it does show its age now, it's still capable of 4K 60FPS in some older titles without ray tracing. If you're using Linux, it sounds like VRAM is a concern for you, which could affect your FPS significantly. Just keep that in mind while making your decision!
I hear you on the VRAM issue! Currently, I can’t hit 30FPS on some games without running into trouble. For me, ray tracing isn't even an option since I mainly stick to games that run well on my main PC.
But the 9060XT is much pricier at around $450. Honestly, only lower-end cards tend to drop in price where I am, so I highly doubt that deal would benefit you.