I'm currently using a Gigabyte AMD Radeon RX 7600 with 8GB of VRAM, which I bought for around $300 a few years back. It has done well for me, but I'm not pushing ultra settings in the latest AAA titles. The most demanding games I've played recently are Cyberpunk and Bloodlines 2. However, I have a huge collection of over 700 games, primarily older titles from GOG and Steam, and I'd like to upgrade to enjoy better settings.
I also do a lot of video and audio editing, utilizing a couple of SSDs and a NAS for my media, plus I dabble in VR gaming. I'm considering a new GPU because I'd really like something that can last me 4+ years and handle high settings and decent ray tracing without slowing down my editing software.
Initially, I was looking at the 5060 Ti since it's within my budget, but I've started to wonder if a standard 5070 with triple fans and 12GB of VRAM might be a smarter choice despite having less VRAM overall. My budget is around $600 because of the current GPU market craziness. Any advice on what GPU would be best for my needs?
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Have you checked out the 9070 with 16GB of VRAM? It's generally a better performer than the 5070 with 12GB and often found at a decent price. It handles ray tracing well and offers higher FPS, plus the extra VRAM is a bonus for your media editing.
I was considering the 16GB version too, but I couldn't find it under $800. It's tough to find those non-TI options at a good price.
Honestly, both the 5060 Ti and the 5070 would do the job just fine. Don't stress too much about it or you might end up with buyer's remorse. If I were in your shoes, I'd go for the 5070 with 12GB. Ignore the folks stressing that you need a TI model; they can be overhyped. Just remember to consider your screen resolution too; these cards will easily handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease.
I don’t have a 4K monitor yet either, so 1440p sounds right for my dual-monitor setup. That’ll definitely help with planning future upgrades.
You might think the 5060 Ti is a safer bet because of its 16GB of VRAM, but in practice, the 5070 could work better for what you actually do. Think about your usage and prioritize accordingly!
It really comes down to the software you're using for video editing, though. If you rely on Nvidia's special features like DLSS or AI upscaling, those can be game-changers depending on your workflow.