I'm planning to upgrade my GPU from an RTX 4060 and I'm considering my options for my Lenovo 34" ultrawide OLED display that supports 240Hz at a 3440x1440 resolution. Currently, the prices in my market are around $780 for the RX 9070 XT and about $990 for the RTX 5070 Ti, making the 5070 Ti around $210 more expensive. I'm leaning towards the RX 9070 XT because of its strong raw rasterization performance, but I'm intrigued by Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 and their new 4x/6x Multi-Frame Generation technology. My main questions are: 1. For ultrawide gaming at 3440x1440 and 240Hz, will DLSS 4.5 and MFG make a significant difference? 2. Do you think the jump from about 144 FPS to close to 240 FPS with MFG is something you can actually notice in gameplay?
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I have an RX 9070 XT running on a similar setup, and honestly, it doesn’t hit the 240 FPS mark in the games I play without using frame generation. I’ve noticed that frame generation can increase input lag, so I tend to avoid it. Overall, the RTX 5070 Ti seems overpriced to me, especially since it relies on artificial frame generation for higher numbers instead of real performance improvements.
You really need to value the benefits of DLSS and frame generation to justify the extra $210 for the RTX 5070 Ti. In raw performance, both cards are quite comparable. So you're trying to decide if the improvements from Nvidia's upscaling tech are worth the extra cost. My take? I think the upscaling benefits aren't strong enough to sway my decision too much.
I chose the RX 9070 XT with a 7800X3D, and honestly, paying extra for a tiny performance boost just isn’t worth it. From what I've researched, the raw raster performance of the 9070 XT generally outperforms the 5070 Ti—so for value, it's the better pick overall.
I feel like no matter how many AI frames the 5070 Ti can generate, it's tough to justify spending over $1000 on it. For me, it doesn't deliver $200 worth of extra value given the potential increase in latency, which can impact gaming responsiveness. The 9070 XT is cheaper and performs similarly well without the extra AI stuff, so it seems like a better choice—especially if you're not fixated on just high frame counts.
But remember, even a small increase in latency can change the feel of competitive games, where every millisecond counts!
I get where you're coming from, but the 5070 Ti can handle ray tracing with frame generation. For single-player games, I think the input lag increase isn’t a huge deal—it's mostly a non-issue for immersive experiences.