So, my trusty GTX 1070 finally kicked the bucket, and as a college student, I needed a replacement fast. I was eyeing the recommendations for either a 9070 or a 9070XT. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the 9070XT at a decent price, but I did manage to grab a 9070 for $659.99. I also found a 5070 for $609.99, and after some quick research, it seemed that most people favored the 9070, especially since I've heard mixed reviews about the 12GB VRAM in the 5070. But by the time I made up my mind, the 9070 was gone, so I ended up with the 5070 instead. Now I'm wondering if I messed up, especially since I've been reading negative comments about the 12GB VRAM. Was the extra 4GB worth the additional $50? Did I make a mistake by not getting the 9070? I know any upgrade from a 1070 would be good, but those negative comments are weighing on my mind.
5 Answers
The extra VRAM on the 9070 might have been nice, but honestly, you're not going to have any trouble running games with the 5070. Just focus on enjoying your gaming experience.
Nah, you're all good! The 5070 is a solid choice. Don't let the negative vibes about 12GB VRAM get to you too much. You're stepping up from a 1070, so pretty much everything will feel like an upgrade!
All in all, you got yourself a great GPU! Enjoy your new setup!
While 16GB VRAM is better than 12GB, the 5070 has other advantages like Nvidia's DLSS and enhanced AI features. You'll be fine!
You made a great choice with the 5070! It’s a big upgrade from your 1070, and even if you run into some VRAM limits in future games, the graphics will still look awesome compared to what you had.
Thanks for the reassurance! I've been in a bit of a doom spiral reading all the worries about VRAM.