I'm building my first gaming PC and have narrowed down my GPU options to the AMD 7800 XT and 9070 XT. The 7800 XT delivers 20-30 frames less than the 9070 XT but is $300 cheaper in Canadian dollars. I also considered the 7900 XT, 9060 XT, and the 7900 GRE, but the GRE is out of stock, the 9060 XT didn't offer the performance I wanted, and the 7900 XT is just too pricey. I'm still deciding on a CPU to pair with whichever GPU I choose. Any insights would be appreciated!
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The 9070 XT is significantly more powerful, especially for ray tracing. The 7800 XT struggles a bit with modern graphics that use RT, and the extra frames you'll get from the 9070 XT are definitely noticeable in demanding games.
Right? Just last week, I played a game that forced RT on, and I was glad to have a more powerful card.
If budget allows, I'd say go for the 9070 XT for its capabilities with 4K and FSR4. But if you're gaming at lower resolutions, the 7800 XT should hold up just fine for a while.
Thanks! That gives me something to think about.
Totally! I just scored a deal on a 9070 XT for $640, so I'm feeling good about my choice.
If you're budgeting, though, you might consider what games you play and at which settings. If the 7800 XT fits your needs and is a lot cheaper, it might be worth it. However, if you can swing the extra for the 9070 XT, you won't regret it for future-proofing.
Good point! I was in a similar situation and ended up regretting not spending a bit more.
Yeah, a small price difference can lead to way better performance down the line!
I definitely recommend going for the 9070 XT. It's a newer card that supports FSR4 and has some pretty impressive performance, even close to the 7900 XT in some cases. Overall, it’ll give you better longevity and higher frame rates.
Yeah, I just upgraded from a 3080 to a 9070 last week, and I'm loving it so far!
Totally agree, the driver support keeps improving too, which is always a plus!
That makes a lot of sense! I’ve been looking at some benchmarks, and the difference is pretty clear.