I'm considering upgrading from my RTX 4060 8GB to target 1440p at around 60 FPS in games like Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill f, Resident Evil 9, and DOOM: The Dark Ages. These are the options and prices I found: RTX 4070 Ti Super for $850 used, RTX 4070 Ti for $617 used, RTX 5070 for $886 new, RTX 5070 Ti for $1,100 used, and RX 9070 XT for $886 new. The RTX 4070 Ti is tempting, but I'm worried that its 12GB of VRAM may become limiting. Which card offers the best value and longevity?
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The RX 9070 XT is a very strong choice for this target. It has the performance needed for high-refresh 1440p gaming and more comfortable VRAM capacity than the 4070 Ti. Unless ray tracing or DLSS is a priority, I wouldn’t pay the premium for the Nvidia cards.
It may also be worth checking the price of the regular RX 9070. If it’s around $777 new, it could be a better value than the more expensive cards while still being a substantial upgrade from the RTX 4060.
The 4070 Ti at $617 used is the most interesting budget option, but 12GB of VRAM is less comfortable for newer 1440p games. For a major upgrade that should last longer, I’d lean toward the RX 9070 XT rather than spending nearly as much on a 4070 Ti Super or RTX 5070.
The RX 9070 XT looks like the strongest value here. It generally offers more raw performance than the RTX 5070 and avoids paying extra for Nvidia features you may not need. At $886 new, it seems like the best balance of performance, VRAM, and price from this list.
I’d choose the RTX 5070 Ti if you specifically want Nvidia features such as DLSS, frame generation, ray tracing, and better support for Nvidia-focused software. It costs more, but those features can make a difference in supported games.
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