My friend is looking to upgrade their GPU from an RX 6600 and we're trying to decide between the 9060 XT and the 9070. The 9070 XT is beyond our budget, though. They have an Aorus B550 Elite V2 motherboard and a Ryzen 5 5600X processor. I'm curious if the 9070 would be a waste of money for their setup or if it would actually enhance their build effectively.
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It really depends on what monitor your friend is using. The main difference between the 9060 XT and the 9070 is about 50% more power on the benchmarks. If your friend enjoys playing the latest AAA games, then that extra performance might be worth it. However, if they're gaming on a mediocre monitor, they might not see the full potential of the 9070. It's best to check out benchmarks for the specific games they like to play.
We're using a lower-end monitor right now, but upgrading that is on the list! We're just worried about compatibility if we go for the 9070.