Hey everyone! I recently upgraded my PC by swapping out my Ryzen 5 2600 for a Ryzen 7 5800x. Now, I'm looking to replace my Rx480 8GB graphics card with a more current model. My budget is around €300. I'll primarily be gaming on a Full HD monitor or streaming to a Steam Deck. I'm torn between the Intel Arc B580, GeForce 3060 Ti, 5060, and 9060 models. The first two offer 12GB of VRAM compared to the 8GB found in the latter two. Can you help me make a decision?
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For Full HD gaming, I’d recommend going with the 5060 or 9060 XT, whichever is the cheaper option. Both of those cards will outperform the 3060 Ti easily and provide you with better upscaling and frame generation capabilities. The 9060 XT is probably the best bang for your buck in terms of raw power, but keep in mind it has slightly less advanced AI tech compared to Nvidia’s DLSS 4. As for the B580, it’s a bit hit or miss. Some users have had great experiences, while others have faced driver issues. If you're okay with some troubleshooting, it can be a good value for 1080p gaming. Anyway, I’d lean towards the 9060 XT for the best value, especially since I've seen it going for around $260 during Black Friday sales!
Thanks for your insight! Do you think I might run into VRAM limitations with just 8GB when playing demanding AAA games at FHD?