I'm looking to upgrade from my RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, but I'm stuck between the RTX 5070 and the RX 9070 since finding realistic MSRP pricing is tough these days. I'm leaning towards the RTX 5070 because I've always found NVIDIA cards to offer reliable performance and smoother gameplay. However, I know the RX 9070 generally provides better frame rates based on benchmarks, and since gaming is my main focus, that's a significant factor. I used to have a 6900 XT with a 5800X3D, and I dealt with a lot of stuttering which was frustrating. After switching to the 4060 Ti, my gaming experience improved noticeably, making me hesitant to switch back to AMD despite the numbers. I'm looking for advice to ensure I make the right choice, as I don't plan to upgrade my PC again for a while after this purchase.
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I have the RX 9070 XT with a 5800X3D, and it runs smoothly at 1440p without stuttering. I got a good deal on it, and you should prioritize the best value available to you. Since I'm planning to switch to Linux, I went AMD, but it's been smooth for gaming as well, even on Windows for certain games.
If you're focused on value, the RX 9070 delivers better performance per dollar. If ray tracing is important in your games, definitely lean towards the RTX.
Honestly, having the stability of an Nvidia card could be worth it, despite the RX 9070 having some performance improvements. What are the price comparisons you're seeing for both?
I’ve used both AMD and Nvidia, but after going with AMD after years of using Nvidia, I've faced some crashes. I’d stick to at least 16GB of VRAM now. 12GB is potentially limiting in the near future, especially with high textures in games. Just had that experience in BF6.
What resolution do you usually play at? Because I mostly play 1080p and prioritize FPS on my 360Hz monitor.
The 5070 simply performs better at higher settings. More VRAM is nice, but I wouldn't stress too much about it if overall performance is better.
I recently went for the RX 9070, and while it edges out the RTX 5070 in most benchmarks, the bigger VRAM really swayed my decision. If the 5070 had 16GB of VRAM, I might have gone for it instead. But honestly, I think driver issues exist with both brands now, so it might not matter as much as it used to.
I've been an Nvidia user for over a decade and I hardly ever had to roll back drivers. I usually wait until games are a year old before I play them, so most bugs and fixes have been sorted by then.
You can boost a 9070's performance to near 9070XT levels by flashing its BIOS. For me, the 16GB RAM makes it a stronger choice. I had a great experience with my previous 9060XT, just sharing that.
I was in a similar boat and ended up choosing the 5070ti over the 9070. Just seemed like the right fit for me at the time.
Yeah, but that was a significant price leap!
Keep in mind, DLSS is going to be a game changer moving forward. It really extends the lifespan of your setup. FSR isn’t quite on the same level. Overall, both brands are pretty close, but AMD is often better priced.
I was leaning towards the 5070 initially, but thinking back, the RX 9070 might give you more peace of mind based on your past issues.
Most reviews suggest that the performance differences are minor, so just pick the cheaper card you like. Unless ray tracing is a big deal for you, it shouldn't matter that much.
The 5070 is around $540-550, while the 9070 starts at $600+. I was looking at the 9070 XT, but it's going for $700 now, which is steep.