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So because the 480 has 8GB that makes it a 1070 alternative?
I havn't looked into it too much but it is one of their best in range
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So because the 480 has 8GB that makes it a 1070 alternative?
I havn't looked into it too much but it is one of their best in range
So I have a GTX970 now and am thinking about buying the RX 480, so how does this compare to my old card?
I also noticed that both 1070 and 480 have 256 bit mem and I am led to believe that this is important (so 'on paper' these 2 cards should be comparable in performance?)
So I have a GTX970 now and am thinking about buying the RX 480, so how does this compare to my old card?
The 480 is about 10% faster than the 970 on average, a little more in DX12 games. It's more of a side grade than an upgrade
The only real upgrade from a 970 is either a 2nd hand 980ti, a GTX 1070 or a GTX 1080. There is nothing from AMD at the moment as a true upgrade (until Vega launches later this year)
Pretty much the same situation as I'm in. Everything that's an upgrade from my 970 is too expensive now due to higher RRP of the 10 series and thr £/$ tanking. Neither of which I will compensate for in my budget, so the money I had saved will not be spent
Do you want a 10% increase for 220 pounds ( 480 ) or a 40% increase for 350 pounds ( 1070 )?I should have stated that I have been having possible problems with my 970 which is the main reason for considering a replacement so 'side stepping' wouldn't be an issue in this case
I also noticed that both 1070 and 480 have 256 bit mem and I am led to believe that this is important (so 'on paper' these 2 cards should be comparable in performance?)