2060 Super or RX 5700 XT

NathanL · 30 Sep 2019 at 13:26

Hey!

I'm looking at upgrading my 1060 6gb to one of these two and wondered if there's any thoughts out there on what is the best to get.

Current pros I can see from both of them:

2060 Super: Get Call of Duty included in the price, a game that I will be buying anyway)
RX 5700 XT: FreeSync Capability for my monitor.

Does anyone have any thoughts on what might be my best bet? I'd be grateful for any suggestions!

Thanks!

Chrisc · 30 Sep 2019 at 13:35

Personally id go for the 5700xt, performance is close to that of the 2070s all the while costing the same as a 2060s. The only thing that would sway me towards the 2060s is receiving COD MW for free, you can practically take off £60 which makes it appealing.

Gibbo · 30 Sep 2019 at 13:38

Chrisc said:
Personally id go for the 5700xt, performance is close to that of the 2070s all the while costing the same as a 2060s. The only thing that would sway me towards the 2060s is receiving COD MW for free, you can practically take off £60 which makes it appealing.

AMD cards now come with Borderlands 3 or Ghost Recon Breakpoint. So just as good bundle if not better as you still get Xbox 3 month pass and access to Gears 5 also.

So 5700 XT all the way if you ask me!

But 2070S at £459 here is also an epic offer too.

Minibiker · 30 Sep 2019 at 13:43

What PSU have you got? Im pretty sure the 5700XT requires abit more power draw

LePhuronn · 30 Sep 2019 at 13:58

5700 XT stomps all over the 2060S. And since you have a Freesync monitor already, there just isn't a discussion to be had. Don't cheap out on longevity just because the 2060 saves you the cost of a game, especially if you can sell on the 2 games that come with the 5700 XT.

4K8KW10 · 30 Sep 2019 at 13:58

RX 5700 XT, of course.

Panos · 30 Sep 2019 at 13:58

Nathan Long said:
Hey!

I'm looking at upgrading my 1060 6gb to one of these two and wondered if there's any thoughts out there on what is the best to get.

Current pros I can see from both of them:

2060 Super: Get Call of Duty included in the price, a game that I will be buying anyway)
RX 5700 XT: FreeSync Capability for my monitor.

Does anyone have any thoughts on what might be my best bet? I'd be grateful for any suggestions!

Thanks!

5700XT of course

Panos · 30 Sep 2019 at 14:01

Minibiker said:
What PSU have you got? Im pretty sure the 5700XT requires abit more power draw

They have the same requirements.

Safetytrousers · 30 Sep 2019 at 14:10

LePhuronn said:
5700 XT stomps all over the 2060S.

It sort of does, but at 1080p I doubt you'd have an appreciably different experience.

Gibbo · 30 Sep 2019 at 14:13

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NathanL · 30 Sep 2019 at 15:11

Thanks all - that's helped a lot! Seems pretty one sided! I'll take a look at the 5700 XT in more depth, any aftermarket ones you'd suggest?

In terms of PSU, I've got a Seasonic Focus Plus 550W 80 Plus Gold Modular

MyBrainz · 30 Sep 2019 at 16:15

Nathan Long said:
Thanks all - that's helped a lot! Seems pretty one sided! I'll take a look at the 5700 XT in more depth, any aftermarket ones you'd suggest?

In terms of PSU, I've got a Seasonic Focus Plus 550W 80 Plus Gold Modular

5700XT AIB Power draw comparisons from Hardware Unboxed.

https://youtu.be/95rBw053qNw?t=475

NathanL · 30 Sep 2019 at 16:32

So I should be okay? The PowerColour one seems to be the cheapest - are there any issues with it you know of?

Drumroll · 30 Sep 2019 at 16:34

5700XT, specially with the price drop.

Gibbo · 30 Sep 2019 at 16:48

Nathan Long said:
So I should be okay? The PowerColour one seems to be the cheapest - are there any issues with it you know of?

Reference card, same as all other reference cards, no difference, just buy the cheapest one.

LePhuronn · 30 Sep 2019 at 16:48

Nathan Long said:
The PowerColour one seems to be the cheapest - are there any issues with it you know of?

2 year warranty is a sticking point for some people. I think the Sapphire Pulse is only £10 more than the PC Red Dragon.

But then you can save a good chunk o cash getting a reference card and tune it with a proper fan curve and undervolting.

NathanL · 30 Sep 2019 at 16:56

LePhuronn said:
2 year warranty is a sticking point for some people. I think the Sapphire Pulse is only £10 more than the PC Red Dragon.

But then you can save a good chunk o cash getting a reference card and tune it with a proper fan curve and undervolting.

Gibbo said:
Reference card, same as all other reference cards, no difference, just buy the cheapest one.

Cheers both, I'll take a look.
So just to confirm, will 550W be okay for the card? Seasonic Focus Plus 550W 80 Plus Gold Modular, only a year old

Chrisc · 30 Sep 2019 at 17:04

Gibbo said:
AMD cards now come with Borderlands 3 or Ghost Recon Breakpoint. So just as good bundle if not better as you still get Xbox 3 month pass and access to Gears 5 also.

So 5700 XT all the way if you ask me!

But 2070S at £459 here is also an epic offer too.

Oh dont do this to me. . i keep getting tempted by the 5700xt but the vega is holding its own at the minute and i dont really have a reason to change it.

Minibiker · 30 Sep 2019 at 17:07

Chrisc said:
Oh dont do this to me. . i keep getting tempted by the 5700xt but the vega is holding its own at the minute and i dont really have a reason to change it.

Give me your Vega as a kind gesture then treat yourself to the 5700XT

Chrisc · 30 Sep 2019 at 17:09

LePhuronn said:
5700 XT stomps all over the 2060S. And since you have a Freesync monitor already, there just isn't a discussion to be had. Don't cheap out on longevity just because the 2060 saves you the cost of a game, especially if you can sell on the 2 games that come with the 5700 XT.

+1 on that.