5700xt or 2070 super

[robj20]

I'd love a 5700xt seems great value but all the talk of driver issues has me thinking of just sticking with Nvidia and getting a 2070 super, fair bit more money though.

I have a 3700x, and the monitor is 1440p and upto 165hz.

 

[Aretak]

The Navi driver issues have been pretty much solved now. I had no problems with the one I had a couple of months ago and reports in general suggest most people's issues were fixed. The 2070S is nowhere near worth it at this point IMO. Not with new cards relatively close.

 

[robj20]

When are the new cards due? I have no pc at the minute without a card so can't wait long.

 

[arc@css]

A few months is what I keep reading/hearing but I don't think anyone has a precise date yet.

 

[hyperseven]

does evga still that GPU upgrade thing? If so get the 2070S then update to 30xx

 

[FredFlint]

I got a 5700XT a few months ago, not had any problem so far.

 

[JediFragger]

I found the 5700XT to be a fantastic card and probably better value with current prices. If you're hesitant then just make sure you get from somewhere that makes it easy to return.

 

[oldbanana]

I would just grab a used 580 or GTX 1060 for 100€ and sell it for the same, until the new cards hit the market.

 

[robj20]

Thanks guys, decided to get a 1660 to do me for a while.

 

[g67575]

Seems like a good move with the new Navis coming out (probably) this year.

 

[Kirby Wurm]

Smart move, prices are inflated at the moment and with a new generation coming sooner rather than later the chance for buyer's remorse if spending significant amounts is greater than usual.

 

[melmac]

Thanks guys, decided to get a 1660 to do me for a while.

Good move, the 2070 supers are too expensive now because of Covid. The 5700XTs are dead end cards with no support for Dx12 Ultimate. With the next gen from both companies coming out before the end of the year getting a cheap card to hold you over is the most sensible idea.

 

[greatash]

Thanks guys, decided to get a 1660 to do me for a while.

best thing to do, 2070s/5700xt aint worth over £300 imo. prices should drop like a rock after ampere/rdna2 is here

 

[robfosters]

I had this decision to make last year. What swung it for me is that the average FPS between the cards was very close, but the low percentiles at 1440p on the 2070S were a lot better tha the 5700XT.

I look more at those than average FPS as they are a better indication of smoother gameplay with no stutter. The 5700XT can match the performance of the 2070S, but quite often, it cannot sustain it.