I'm looking to upgrade from my 1070 Ti to a mid-range GPU and I've always wanted to try out ray tracing games. I'm considering the RTX 5070, but I'm concerned that the 12GB of VRAM might not be enough, especially since benchmarks show it struggles to hit 60 FPS with ray tracing on. Should I go for the 5070 now, or wait for the 5070 Super which might have more VRAM?
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I say skip the fuss about VRAM—what matters more is the raw power of the card itself. For 1080p, 12GB is overkill, but for 1440p, you might need to lower settings over time. If ray tracing is essential for you, consider just holding out for the Super version, but remember the launch might be tricky to snag at retail price.
12GB is decent, but watch benchmarks for the games you enjoy. If you want to future-proof a bit, waiting for the 5070 Super with more VRAM might be smarter since new games will keep pushing those requirements up.
Yup, especially with upcoming titles getting heavier on resources.
If you really want to use ray tracing, the 5070 might be a bit underwhelming. Ray tracing is still pretty intensive, and getting solid FPS with good visuals can be a challenge unless you go higher than the 5070. Think about how important ray tracing is to your gaming experience.
Honestly, 12GB should be fine for most games at 1440p with decent settings. You might hit some limits in a couple of years, especially with upcoming titles, but right now it's pretty good! If you can wait for the 5070 Super, that might be a better choice, especially if it stays around the same price.
True, but it also depends on what games you plan to play. Some might require you to lower the texture quality down the road.
Exactly! If you don’t mind waiting, the Super could definitely be worth it.