I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card from an RX 6700, but I have a limited budget of under $500. What would be a worthwhile upgrade? My country and currency may affect the options, so I'm open to both new and used recommendations.
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The best choice depends heavily on your gaming resolution and local prices. At 1080p, your current card may still be adequate, while 1440p could justify upgrading to something like a 16GB RX 9060 XT. Be sure to specify your country and currency when comparing deals.
If you’re shopping in the United States with a $500 USD limit, I wouldn’t rush into a new card unless the performance gain is substantial. Checking the used market could be worthwhile, since an RTX 4070 may sometimes be available around that price.
The RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM is probably the strongest new option around this price range. It should provide a noticeable performance increase while giving you plenty of VRAM for newer games.
The budget is under $500, though I should have clarified which currency and country I’m buying in.