I'm planning to upgrade my GPU this summer and I'm torn between the 5070 and the 5070 Ti. My main concern is the price; I've seen 5070 Ti cards going for around $1,000, while I can find the 5070 for about $550. Since I'm not a serious gamer and just want to have some fun while playing with friends, I'm wondering if I should wait for a good deal on the Ti or just grab the standard 5070 now. I currently have a 3080, which I love, but I'm building a second setup away from home, so I need two GPUs. If I could find a 5070 Ti for $750, I would consider it, but I can't decide if it's worth the $500 extra compared to the normal 5070.
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I feel you on the price concern! Just remember, the 5070 is about 20% less powerful on average compared to the 5070 Ti. If you're gaming at 1440p, the 5070 might be sufficient, but for 4K, the Ti definitely pulls ahead with better VRAM and performance.
Dude, if your current setup is a 3080, jumping to a 5070 might not be an upgrade at all. The 5070 Ti or 9070 XT would be a much better fit for your needs, especially if you want to ensure better performance in the long run.
Honestly, I doubt you’ll find a 5070 Ti for $750 anytime soon. Right now, your best bets are the 5070 for $550 or maybe the RX 9070 for around $600. The 9070 XT is a bit pricier at about $730, though.
You should totally check out AMD options too! The 9070 and 9070 XT are solid alternatives and might be available at better prices. Plus, if you’re not hardcore about gaming, there are even cheaper cards like the 5060 Ti or even the 9060 XT you could look into.
If you're not a serious gamer, the 5070 should be just fine for you. You might also want to consider the RX 9070 XT as an option.
That's a fair point! I’m just worried about spending more if I don’t need to.