Should i buy Intel B580 or AMD 6700XT?

[nazhus]

I can get these both at the same price, CEX are selling a used 6700XT with 5 year warranty for £260, which would you guys pick between these two?

 

[nazhus]

never in a month of sundays are cex providing a 5 year warranty on a used gpu!

It's true though, they do indeed have 5 year warranty on nearly all products, including GPU's, only catch is that if they cannot replace it then they will refund it at the value at the time, which i am fine with.

 

[nazhus]

I mean it's tricky as they're pretty much on par it looks like but the intel is new and will no doubt improve if they stay on top of their drivers.

Then again it's 12 Vs 16gb vram.

Still, I think I'd try the intel for that money. New is new after all.

Yeah i like the idea of getting newer technology, btw they are both 12GB.

 

[nazhus]

depends on the rest of the system... If its an older system without rebar the Intel just isnt an option. In fact id probably take the 6700xt 9 out of 10 times unless the stars aligned.

B550I, 3700X, 32GB, i have SAM enabled which is equivalent to Rebar i believe.

 

[nazhus]

You can regularly get a brand new 6750XT for around £280, I'd not be looking at saving £20-30 by going to CeX of all places.

Otherwise the 580 depending on the rest of your system.

I've seen a new 6750XT for £265 a few times, with 3 year warranty, might have gone for that but it doesn't fit my case, i can only take GPU that are 44mm or less width, unfortunately.

 

[nazhus]

Pulled the trigger on the B580.

 

[nazhus]

Let us know how you get on, which specific model did you grab out of interest?

Sure, will do. Got the Sparkle because it was the cheapest, as well as the fact that the it's supposed to run cooler and more efficient. The ASRock Challenger has gone up in price a bit, the Steel Legend will not fit my case and seems kinda expensive.