I'm trying to decide between three graphics cards: the 5070 for $750, the 5070 Ti for $1100, and the 9070 XT for $900. What do you all recommend I buy? I mainly plan to use it for gaming, but I'm also starting university soon and want to get into game development. Would it be better to go with the 9070 XT now and upgrade later, or just stick with the 5070?
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I'd suggest checking the price of the 9070 — it might hit that sweet spot for you. The 5070 Ti is a bit pricey for what it offers, and the 5070 has only 12GB of VRAM, which might hold you back in the future. If you find the 9070 at a decent price, get that, or spend a little more for the 9070 XT. Just make sure it fits your needs for both gaming and game development.
Honestly, the 5070 is a bit light on VRAM, which could hurt you down the line. The 5070 Ti has been great for me, handling path tracing well at 1080p or 1440p. The 9070 XT performs similarly to the Ti, but if you see them at a $300 price difference, the Ti isn't worth it. If they're close in cost, go for the 5070 Ti; otherwise, snag the 9070 XT.
I have a budget of around $1600 for the whole PC build, and I'm torn between the 5070 Ti and the 9070 XT. The 5070 Ti is going for $1100, while the 9070 XT is priced at $900. What should I do?
The 5070 Ti delivers the best overall performance, especially with ray tracing and upscaling. You can find it for about $900 lately. While it might be pricier, the performance you get, especially in games like Cyberpunk, justifies the cost. It’s the best choice if you're looking for performance over cosmetic features.
That price on Amazon is pretty good for my country too, haha.
9070's price is around $800, just so you know.