Best GPU test ?
Best GPU test ?
I’d be happy to handle that, though I need to return the card by June 1. That makes me think the 5070 super is a good option, or else it would definitely be worth considering. Unfortunately, the 9060xt won’t be available until the 5th, which means I might end up getting one of those instead.
Let me ask this because I’m heading to Microcenter today. I’m comparing the RX 5070 for $599, the 9070xt for $699, and also the 5070ti which is around $825. I’m wondering if there’s a good reason to choose that path. I’ve used and owned cards before, so with the 5060ti I feel comfortable with frame generation and DLSS. I understand why people prefer Nvidia cards for those features. I’m curious if spending more on the 5070ti is justified by the extra cost.
I purchased the AsRock Steel Legend 9070xt for $699, which felt like a solid offer. I believe this card will serve me well in the future. Although I could have gone for the 5070ti instead, I think I’ll settle for what I have now once I get used to AMD’s interface again.
I have mixed feelings about Nvidia, but I noticed how far ahead they are in software development. For instance, their app scans your PC games and suggests optimal settings without much effort. AMD, on the other hand, seems to encourage a more hands-on approach—playing a bit then adjusting things yourself. While that’s fine, Nvidia clearly has an edge there, especially with RT and FSR 4. The cheapest 5070ti was listed at $824.99, so my purchase was reasonable at $699.
Oblivion remastered looks impressive at ultra settings on 1440p. I’m considering it if I’m using frame generation, though I’m sure I’ve enabled FSR 4 in the driver and managed to hit around 200fps for a short time. I’m confident this card will last me a while. It also fits my white Lian Li 216 setup with the front RGB fans and the white Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120se cooler. I’ll share a photo soon when I have it.
Nice card. Possibly Nvidia software offers some advantages, but AMD provides functional drivers, which I tend to favor. Nvidia hasn’t been able to fix these issues consistently for a long time, and it doesn’t appear they’re paying much attention.
I think Nvidia is one of the biggest companies, and eventually they’ll fix the drivers. But if their main focus shifts to AI, they might just say we’ll figure it out later.
Personally, I’ve been playing Oblivion recently and noticed some strange flashes near Ruler Castle at night. Maybe something was going on with the card. However, after adjusting the settings and starting a new game (I haven’t played much of the story yet), at least the early sections looked great on Ultra. Perhaps that scene was actually part of the game. It’s been a few weeks since I closed it down. I’m confident AMD, like Nvidia, will keep working on better versions. This card should stay with me for a while.
Try Starfield and check for any problems. I’ve had issues before with it becoming unplayable, but it might just be a temporary glitch. It seems everything else works fine so far. Please follow the tests from 3dmark to assess GPU stability, especially since you have other games installed.