I originally purchased an MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X from Microcenter for $835. However, I managed to reserve an open box ASRock AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend for $630 today. I was initially considering the 5070 Ti for gaming, but with the $200 price difference, I'm leaning towards the AMD card. What do you all think? I can still return the NVIDIA card, but I want to make a decision soon. Just to clarify, I'm planning to use it strictly for gaming, not for any productivity or AI work.
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While the 5070 Ti is a solid card, at this price point, the 9070 XT definitely gives you a better bang for your buck. Just keep in mind it can consume a bit more power, but if you’re just gaming, it shouldn't be a dealbreaker.
Totally agree with the $630 deal for the 9070 XT. You're not just saving money; you're getting decent performance for a great price. Unless you have a strong preference for NVIDIA features, I'd go with AMD here.
Honestly, if you don't have a specific reason to choose NVIDIA, the 9070 XT at that price is a no-brainer. It performs really well for gaming, and with that $200 difference, it's hard to argue against it.
The price difference is significant! If you're planning to keep the card for a while, the 9070 XT will probably serve you just fine. It's not about raw performance anymore; it's about what fits your budget and gaming style.
If you're into ray tracing, the 5070 Ti holds a bit of an edge there. But for pure gaming, especially with modern titles, the 9070 XT at $630 is a steal. Take a look at some benchmarks for the specific games you play too, as performance can vary.
Good point! Benchmarks can really help in making that decision. Plus, with ray tracing becoming more common, the investment in the 5070 Ti might pay off in the long run.
Exactly! Unless you need some unique NVIDIA features for work or other uses, I’d save that $200 and go for the 9070 XT.