Which low - mid tier GPU's are better right now?

[bigbcool]

Hey everyone, I've been looking into upgrading my GPU recently, originally I wanted a 3060 but I decided that the price at the moment is a bit more than what I might want to spend and it's also probably just not necessary for the games I play (Mainly Fortnite).

So I then started looking at a 1660 Super but I've found that a 5700XT is cheaper. I was wondering if there was any other GPU that's good for a price of around 200 dollars (Or any reputable refurbished/used places to get a GPU) and if anybody has input on a 1660 super vs 5700XT. I know 5700XT on pure speed is faster but are Nvidias features worth the more expensive price?

 

[eidairaman1]

Hey everyone, I've been looking into upgrading my GPU recently, originally I wanted a 3060 but I decided that the price at the moment is a bit more than what I might want to spend and it's also probably just not necessary for the games I play (Mainly Fortnite).

So I then started looking at a 1660 Super but I've found that a 5700XT is cheaper. I was wondering if there was any other GPU that's good for a price of around 200 dollars (Or any reputable refurbished/used places to get a GPU) and if anybody has input on a 1660 super vs 5700XT. I know 5700XT on pure speed is faster but are Nvidias features worth the more expensive price?

Stick to the 5700xt

 

[Zach_01]

Keep in mind that the 5700XT is a 220-230W card. I had one for 4 years.

What’s the rest of the system? …and PSU

 

[bigbcool]

Keep in mind that the 5700XT is a 220-230W card. I had one for 4 years.

What’s the rest of the system? …and PSU

I got a new PSU recently, it's 650w. From my previous research the rest of my build is pretty much low wattage. Ryzen 5 5600 and 32gb of ram. I have not overclocked anything either.

 

[Rabit]

Look also for new RX 6600 $200 or second hand RX 6700.

 

[kapone32]

7600XT 16GB card

 

[Ruru]

7600XT 16GB card

Totally overpriced when compared to RX 7600 since a lower end card like that is totally fine with 8GB.

 

[kapone32]

Totally overpriced when compared to RX 7600 since a lower end card like that is totally fine with 8GB.

Ouch sorry I just looked and they went up in price since I got mine. What is insane is that in some cases a 7700XT is only $20 more.

 

[Toothless]

I've seen 1080ti's for around the 200 area. That would be probably your best bet.

 

[Ruru]

I've seen 1080ti's for around the 200 area. That would be probably your best bet.

Isn't 3060 a better pick from the same price range these days because of the better driver support (and/or optimizations)? I remember already ~2 years ago 3060 being on par (or even faster) than the legendary flagship.


Though not the joke 8GB version of course but the real 12GB 3060.

 

[Toothless]

Isn't 3060 a better pick from the same price range these days because of the better driver support (and/or optimizations)? I remember already ~2 years ago 3060 being on par (or even faster) than the legendary flagship.


Though not the joke 8GB version of course but the real 12GB 3060.

If they can find an actual, not scam 3060 12GB for the same price then sure, however if they're on a budget and can snag a 1080ti for cheaper then why not? Pascal still holds up today, faster than the 5700XT they were looking at, 11GB vram, etc.

 

[nomdeplume]

3060ti if you can find one at the right price would be my suggestion with build listed. Mining is a large concern.
1080ti if a single low hours etc that wasn't mined with exists and can be purchased for decent price.

Though not the joke 8GB version of course but the real 12GB 3060.

Hate to even get into this vs 3060ti with lower VRAM. Personally I'd go with the ti unless you knew a game you played needed the extra memory. Internally some differences exist that may nor may favor the more powerful ti.

 

[Toothless]

3060ti if you can find one at the right price would be my suggestion with build listed. Mining is a large concern.
1080ti if a single low hours etc that wasn't mined with exists and can be purchased for decent price.



Hate to even get into this vs 3060ti with lower VRAM. Personally I'd go with the ti unless you knew a game you played needed the extra memory. Internally some differences exist that may nor may favor the more powerful ti.

To be fair we're seeing games use over 8GB even at 1080p. Pax Dei (yes I know it's early access) will eat 11GB for whatever reason. All depends on what OP wants to play.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Hey everyone, I've been looking into upgrading my GPU recently, originally I wanted a 3060 but I decided that the price at the moment is a bit more than what I might want to spend and it's also probably just not necessary for the games I play (Mainly Fortnite).

So I then started looking at a 1660 Super but I've found that a 5700XT is cheaper. I was wondering if there was any other GPU that's good for a price of around 200 dollars (Or any reputable refurbished/used places to get a GPU) and if anybody has input on a 1660 super vs 5700XT. I know 5700XT on pure speed is faster but are Nvidias features worth the more expensive price?

A 3060-12GB is really the best of class for that range currently. Performs really well for it's class and has all the VRAM you'll need for a couple years. If you're ok with 8GB VRAM, then a 3060TI will be the next pick I'd recommend.