I'm new to PC building and I'm looking to set up a rig mainly for 3D animation and occasional gaming. I use software like Blender and Maya and will need solid rendering capabilities. I've read a lot of mixed reviews about the 50 series GPUs compared to the 40 series, even though benchmark sites show the 50s perform better overall. Can anyone explain the fuss, and will a 50 series card work well for my needs? I'm considering a 4070 SUPER or a 5070, but my budget is tight, so any advice would be appreciated!
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No worries—the 50 series isn’t bad at all for your animation and rendering needs. The real issues revolve around pricing and availability. The 40 series is harder to find because production has slowed down, which leads to inflated costs.
Honestly, if you're deciding between the two, just choose whichever one is cheaper. Performance-wise, the difference isn’t huge for rendering or gaming. Both should be fine for your animation work. Check out some benchmarks if you want to dive deeper!
The 5070 is about 2% faster in Blender compared to the 4070 SUPER, but that's a negligible difference in most cases. Unless you need the extra slight edge, either card should get the job done!
A lot of the drama around the 50 series comes down to price versus performance. A slight boost in performance comes with a noticeable price hike, which has ruffled some feathers in the community.
Definitely go for the 50 series if you can find one! They incorporate some newer tech that might be useful down the road.
Yeah, for rendering tasks, both cards will do a solid job. I'd focus more on finding the best price.