Hey everyone! I'm in a bit of a dilemma trying to pick my next graphics card. My RX 6700 XT recently died on me after about 3 years, so I'm looking to upgrade. Right now, I'm considering either the RTX 5070 (non-TI) or the RX 9070 (non-XT) since I mostly game at 1440p and play a lot of AAA titles.
If the prices were equal, I'd go for the RX 9070 since it has better performance and more VRAM (16GB), but here, the RTX 5070 is priced around $735 while the RX 9070 is about $805—which is a bit of a tough pill to swallow. With that $70 price difference, would you still recommend the RX 9070 for its performance and VRAM? Will I really notice the difference in my gaming experience? I'm planning to stick with whichever card I choose for at least the next 5 years. Thanks for any advice!
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I grabbed the RX 9070 and I'm really happy with it. You also might find that AMD has better driver support if you decide to try out Linux or SteamOS in the future.
The RX 9070 is definitely more powerful and has more VRAM. I think it’s worth the extra $70. Also, if you ever use FSR4, the performance drop isn't as bad as some suggest; it’s mostly overblown.
Frame generation on NVIDIA cards is more effective than many realize. I'd personally go with the RTX 5070, especially with their new DLSS model coming that should help with VRAM usage too.
If the prices are similar, I’d lean towards the RX 9070 because of the higher VRAM. $70 isn't too big of a jump if you plan to use the card for 5 years; you'll likely want that extra memory for future games.
True, but $70 might feel like a lot depending on your budget, right?
I found a 5070 for $549, which seems like a better deal than the 9070 for $805. I've always preferred Radeon, but it really depends on what you’re after in terms of performance and price!
I see what you mean, but here the prices fluctuate a lot! 5070s are around $650–700, but I suppose if you find a better deal, it could be worth it!
I get that the 9070 is more powerful, but I’m just looking at the value considering the price gap. Any thoughts on that?