I'm building a gaming PC using a Ryzen 5 5600 and I'd like to keep costs down by buying components used. I've been eyeing the RX 5700, which seems like a solid choice for the price, but I'm here to ask for advice on whether there's a better option available in the used market. My goal is to build a system that performs better than a PS5, ideally for gaming at 1080p or 1440p. I'm mostly focused on modern games and want something that can handle them smoothly. What GPU should I consider getting that will pair well with the 5600 and give me better performance than the PS5 without stretching my budget too much?
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The PS5’s GPU is roughly equivalent to an RX 6700, with slight changes that make it perform really well. You should look for a GPU that is at least on par with the RX 6700 or even better. A 5700 is simply not going to cut it.
Honestly, the PS5 has a GPU that’s pretty comparable to a Radeon RX 6700 (non-XT), so the 5700 will definitely fall short in performance.
I wouldn’t recommend the RX 5700; it’s getting a bit outdated and actually weaker than the PS5’s GPU. The PS5’s graphics card is much closer in performance to an RX 6700. To get better performance than the PS5, you’ll need something significantly more powerful since games are usually optimized really well for the PS5 with minimal system overhead. What's your maximum budget for a GPU?
Yeah, I agree with you! It’s better to aim higher if you want to beat PS5 performance.