Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out the best graphics card to get for 1080p gaming while also considering the future market. Right now, I'm looking at the RTX 5070 and the RX 9070. The RTX 5070 is about $150 cheaper here in Poland than the RX 9070 XT. I've been using a GTX 960 for the last 10 years and I'm okay with turning down settings to get playable FPS, but I've run into some games that just won't work no matter how much I tweak things. I'm also wondering if having 12GB of VRAM will be an issue down the line or if investing in a higher-end card would be worth it for potential resale value. Should I just wait for the new 9060 cards to launch? What are your thoughts?
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Given that the RTX 5070 is cheaper, I'd say go for it! It's a solid choice—especially if you're okay with tweaking settings. Plus, it has great DLSS support, which can help extend its lifespan for 1080p gaming.
Both cards are fantastic. Personally, I'd lean towards the RTX 5070 for the DLSS advantage, but the RX 9070’s FSR 4 looks promising too. Either should serve you well at 1080p.
Just a heads up, what's the current price of the RX 9070? Also, make sure your CPU can keep up, otherwise, you might not see the full benefits from the GPU.
If you're thinking about future-proofing your setup, the RX 9070 is definitely the better card with its 16GB of VRAM. It performs way better overall. I really wouldn’t compare them to be on the same level.
I'm planning a whole new build, considering either the 7600 or the 7800x3d, but the price difference feels a bit steep for the performance boost. Here are the prices I'm seeing: RTX 5070 for $704, RX 9070 for $765, and RX 9070 XT for $858.