I'm building my first PC for both myself and my girlfriend. She's into streaming, using Clip Studio Paint, and creating low-poly models in Blender while playing games like Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3. Meanwhile, I work on textures in Substance, create mid to high-poly models in Blender, and do some simple cycles rendering for asset showcases, plus I enjoy gaming in RDR2. We could likely manage with lower specs based on our current needs, but I want to surprise her with a more powerful setup to handle modern games. I've always used Nvidia and heard mixed reviews about AMD's performance in Blender. The 9070 XT looks great for gaming, but will it serve my needs too?
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Don't forget to check Blender's Open Data for the performance of these GPUs. While Nvidia tends to excel in Blender and streaming, any new GPU will likely be a solid upgrade from what you're currently using. The 5070 is also a safe pick if you're looking for reliability.
If you're doing primarily beginner and intermediate work, the performance of AMD's 9070 XT could be quite sufficient. You might prioritize gaming performance instead since it offers decent capabilities for that genre.
If rendering speed is your main concern, the 5060 Ti is about 30% faster than the 9070 XT in Cycles, and the 5070 can nearly double that performance. However, the 9070 XT offers great gaming capabilities, so it might balance things out for your use.
I've seen similar discussions, and it appears that for creative tasks, Nvidia still has an edge over AMD. I was leaning towards recommending the 9070 XT, but considering your needs, the 5070 12GB might be the better fit.
For productivity tasks, the 9070 XT generally outperforms the 5070 because of its 16 GB of memory, which is beneficial for workloads and gaming as well. If you're focused on getting the best value for your work and play, this could be a smart choice.
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