I'm considering upgrading my graphics card and I'm torn between the RTX 3080 (10GB) and the RX 9060 XT (16GB). I primarily game at 1080p with a refresh rate of 144Hz. My current setup includes a Ryzen 7 5700X and 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and I'm looking to replace my GTX 1080 along with my PSU. I found used RTX 3080s for about 390-400 Euros, but I'm worried about the 10GB of VRAM, especially since No Man's Sky tends to max out the 8GB on my 1080. The 9060 XT, while a bit pricier at around 450 Euros, offers more VRAM. Which card do you think would be a better choice? Will the RTX 3080 handle my gaming needs sufficiently, or should I go for the extra VRAM with the RX 9060 XT? I'm open to other recommendations too!
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The RTX 3080 is more powerful overall, but the RX 9060 XT offers more VRAM and is likely better for future-proofing. If you’re really concerned about VRAM usage in games like No Man's Sky, the 9060 XT might be the safer bet, especially since VRAM can be critical at higher textures. I personally opted for the 9060 XT and haven't looked back!
That's a good point about future-proofing! But I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes for someone gaming at 1080p. Wouldn't the higher power of the 3080 make a bigger impact overall?