I'm considering upgrading my graphics card from an RTX 3080 to an RX 9070XT since I found a great deal at a local store. However, I'm planning to stick with my current Intel i7-10700K CPU. I'm curious about how well the RX 9070XT will pair with my CPU. Will I see a significant performance boost, especially since I often play games at 2K resolution with max settings and ray tracing on? By the way, my PSU is a Cooler Master 750W, so power shouldn't be an issue.
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The performance boost from the 3080 to the 9070XT isn't massive. Your i7-10700K should still handle it fine, but you might want to consider if it’s really worth the investment.
Honestly, I'm not convinced that upgrading to the 9070XT is a good move. It seems more like a side grade than an upgrade, especially if you're already using a 3080. Unless you're gaming at 4K max settings, most games won't show much of a performance uplift at lower resolutions.
I'm gaming at 2K with max settings and ray tracing enabled. The 3080 struggles to maintain 60 FPS during intense scenes, so I'm curious how much the 9070XT could improve that.
I've got a 9070XT paired with an i7-11700KF and it's been great, especially for 4K gaming. I found the 10GB 3080 didn't cut it for higher resolutions, so if you’re playing at 2k, you might want the extra VRAM of the 9070XT.
You'll likely see a pretty big performance boost, especially if you're struggling with frame times on the 3080. I know people who’ve made a similar switch, and they reported improvements in frame times and overall performance.
If you have the 10GB version of the 3080, then upgrading to the 9070XT might be worthwhile for you because some games can really eat up the VRAM. If you have the 12GB version, you might want to stick with it, as the upgrade isn't really worth the cost.
Yep, I made the jump from the 10GB 3080 to the 9070XT and it's been a nice upgrade just to have that extra VRAM.
Honestly, it’s pretty minimal. The difference is almost negligible, especially if you already have the 10GB version of the 3080.