I'm selling my old GTX 1070 to a coworker and want to upgrade my own PC. I recently built a system with a Ryzen 5 7500F, but my GPU budget is roughly €200, with another €50–100 possible if the upgrade is worthwhile.
I've found used RTX 2060, 2070, 3070, and 4060 cards, including Super and Ti models, on local marketplaces, although AMD options seem less common. I play mostly at 1440p and occasionally use a VR headset for No Man's Sky. I may also add a secondary 1080p monitor. My more demanding games include Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, Death Stranding 2, and Baldur's Gate 3; my current setup generally manages around 60 FPS with some settings reduced.
My power supply is a 650W Cooler Master MWE Bronze unit, and I currently have a single 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 stick. What used GPU would offer the best performance for the money at this budget?
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The main targets would be an RTX 3060 Ti around €180–200, an RTX 3070 around €230–240, or an RTX 2080/2080 Super around €180. At 1440p, the 3070 is probably the best balance if you can find one in good condition. A 3080 would be a stronger long-term option, but it usually costs closer to €300 and is more demanding on the power supply. Keep in mind that the 8GB cards can require reduced textures or other settings in newer games.
Before upgrading the GPU, consider replacing the single 16GB memory stick with a matched 2x16GB kit. Single-channel memory can hurt performance and cause worse frame-time consistency, especially in CPU-heavy games. A 32GB dual-channel DDR5-6000 kit would suit the Ryzen 5 7500F well. After that, a 3060 Ti, 3070, or well-priced 4060 would be a noticeable upgrade from the 1070.
An RTX 4060 at €200 would be an excellent deal, and it remains attractive even around €250 because it uses much less power than the older high-end cards. It also provides newer upscaling and frame-generation features. However, its raw performance is generally closer to a 3060 Ti than a 3070, so compare prices carefully rather than automatically choosing it for the newer features.
That’s why I was considering the newer generation, mainly for the improved upscaling features. I’m seeing 4060 cards mostly between €200 and €300, so the exact price would decide it.
Those prices are close to what I’m seeing locally. I tried games on my brother’s 3060 Ti system and was happy with the results. Since I only have a 650W PSU, the 3070 or 3070 Ti seems like the most sensible choice from these options.