I recently offered my B580 in exchange for a faster graphics card, and someone offered an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, specifically an Inno3D X2 model, if I add €160. Based on local prices, that would put the total cost roughly €60–70 below the cheapest used 5060 Ti I can find, and about the same as a used RX 9060 XT 16GB.
The B580 has been a solid entry-level 1440p card for me. XeSS upscaling and frame generation work well, but GPU prices keep rising and the ongoing memory shortage makes me worry that upgrading later could become even more expensive. I'm trying to decide whether the 5060 Ti offers enough of a performance improvement to justify the extra money, or whether I should look for a better-value option.
I've also considered a used RTX 4070, but prices in Poland are nearly the same as for a 5060 Ti. The 4070 is faster, but used cards usually have little or no warranty, and sellers often don't provide a reliable way to test them before purchase. Would you make this swap, choose an RX 9060 XT instead, or keep the B580 and save for a higher-tier card?
4 Answers
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is worth considering if it costs less in your market. In many games its performance is very close to the RTX 5060 Ti, with differences depending on the title and whether it favors Nvidia or AMD. If the two cards perform similarly, keeping the €160—or paying less for the AMD card—would be the better value.
A higher-tier card such as an RX 9070-class model would be a more substantial 1440p upgrade, but if those cards are outside your budget, they aren’t useful comparisons. Given the local prices and the warranty risk of a used RTX 4070, the 5060 Ti swap is reasonable only if you want the extra performance now and are comfortable paying for a fairly modest step up.
I’d lean toward upgrading if you mainly play newer, demanding games rather than indie titles or older games. The 5060 Ti 16GB is a reasonable 1440p card, although it isn’t a dramatic high-end jump. If you want a major long-term improvement, it may be better to keep the B580 and save for something clearly faster.
The upgrade is only worth it if the performance difference matters to you and fits your budget. Compare benchmarks for the games and settings you actually use, then decide what that extra €160 buys you. The B580’s excellent value can make normal GPU pricing feel especially unreasonable, but that doesn’t automatically make the 5060 Ti a bad upgrade.
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