I'm trying to decide which RX 9070XT to buy since I've saved enough cash for an upgrade from my RX 6700XT Nitro+. I'm mainly aiming for a solid gaming experience with titles like God of War, Cyberpunk, Baldur's Gate 3, and The Witcher 3. The cheapest RTX 5070TI is too pricy for me at USD 861.83, so I'm sticking to the 9070XT options. Here's what I'm considering:
1. 9070 ASROCK CHALLENGER BLACK - $668.82
2. 9070 XT ASROCK STEEL LEGEND WHITE - $740.56
3. 9070 XT XFX QUICKSILVER WHITE - $755.91
4. 9070 XT ASROCK TAICHI OC BLACK - $797.30
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
5 Answers
If it were me, I'd opt for the Taichi. It's got great build quality, dual BIOS, and decent aesthetics. But if you're comparing that with the Black model, the price jump might not be worth it for the slight performance increase.
Definitely go for the cheapest option, the ASRock Black. There’s really no need to pay more for what is essentially the same GPU under a different brand.
Check out the comparison by Hardware Unboxed on different 9070XT models. They break down the differences really well. It might help you decide if the price differences matter to you.
My wife has the ASRock 9070XT, and she's super happy with it. Honestly, I’d say go for the cheapest model. You can't go wrong with it if you're just looking for solid gaming performance.
I’m a fan of the XFX card; it has some of the best cooling out of all the AIB versions. If cooling is a priority for you, I’d recommend going with that.
Just remember, the pricing varies a lot! $668 and $797 isn't that close; you're essentially paying an extra $130 for minimal gains. So, keep that in mind!