I have a Sapphire Nitro+ RX 6700 XT, and because that particular model is uncommon, I'm hoping I could sell it for around $450. I'd like to try DLSS 5 to improve the visuals in older games such as Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, but moving to an RTX 5050 or 5060 would mean giving up some VRAM. My budget is limited, so one of those cards would probably be the most I could afford. I've also heard that newer upscaling features might eventually work on older RDNA cards. Would upgrading make sense, or should I keep my 6700 XT?
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For older games, I’d keep the 6700 XT and use whatever FSR or other upscaling options are available. It’s still a capable 1440p card, and future software support may bring some newer image-enhancement features to older AMD hardware. There’s no reason to give up VRAM and performance before you know the alternatives will work well.
DLSS 5 seems much more suitable for high-end cards right now. Even powerful GPUs can lose roughly half their frame rate, so a 5060 may technically support it but still produce an unpleasant gaming experience. If you want to experiment, waiting for prices to fall or for a later generation would make more sense than rushing into this upgrade.
If you’re mainly interested in screenshots or experimenting with graphics settings, a 5060 could technically run the feature in some older titles. For normal gameplay, though, it’s not a compelling upgrade. I’d save the money and wait for a genuinely faster card, or upgrade only when you can move to something closer to the upper midrange.
I wouldn’t make that upgrade specifically for DLSS 5. The 5050 and 5060 don’t have enough raw performance to run it comfortably, and the feature can cut your frame rate dramatically. You’d likely be trading a strong 6700 XT for a newer card that has less VRAM and doesn’t deliver a better real-world experience in every game.
Also, be realistic about the resale value. A rare Nitro+ model might sell for more than a basic 6700 XT, but $450 for a used card is optimistic when newer or faster cards can sometimes be found around that price. Check actual completed local or marketplace sales before building the upgrade around that estimate.
The specific cooler and condition can add some value, but being listed for a high price doesn’t necessarily mean it will sell for that amount. I’d compare against recently sold cards rather than current retailer listings.