1. Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070
Specifications:
GPU: GB205
GPU Cores: 6144
Boost Clock: 2,512 MHz
Video RAM: 12GB GDDR7 28 Gbps
TDP: 225 watts
Reasons to buy:
+Decent generational performance increase
+Same theoretical price as the RTX 4070
+DLSS, MFG, and AI features
Reasons to avoid:
-Retail pricing and availability
-Multi-frame generation marketing claims
-Only 12GB of graphics memory
2. AMD Radeon RX 9070
Specifications:
GPU: Navi 48
GPU Cores: 3584
Boost Clock: 2,520 MHz
Video RAM: 16GB GDDR6 20 Gbps
TDP: 225 watts
Reasons to buy:
+16GB of VRAM without breaking the bank
+Big improvements compared to RDNA 3
+Proper AI and ray tracing support
+Decent availability at something close to MSRP
Reasons to avoid:
-Currently costs 22% more than base MSRP
-FSR 3.1/4 less widespread than DLSS
3. Intel Arc B580
Specifications:
GPU: Battlemage BMG-G21
GPU Cores: 2560
Boost Clock: 2,850 MHz
Video RAM: 12GB GDDR6 19 Gbps
TGP: 115 watts
+Great 1080p performance
+Comes with 12GB VRAM
+Efficient and quiet
+Theoretically amazing price
Reasons to avoid:
-Typically going for $350 right now
-Only slightly faster than RTX 4060
-Lingering driver concerns
4. Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060
Specifications:
GPU: Ada AD107
GPU Cores: 3072
Boost Clock: 2,460 MHz
Video RAM: 8GB GDDR6 17 Gbps
TGP: 115 watts
Reasons to buy:
+Good 1080p performance
+Very efficient and quiet
+Still reasonably priced and available
Reasons to avoid:
-Only 8GB of VRAM
-128-bit memory interface
-It seems more like an RTX 4050
5. AMD Radeon RX 7600
Specifications:
GPU: Navi 33
GPU Cores: 2048
Boost Clock: 2,625 MHz
Video RAM: 8GB GDDR6 18 Gbps
TBP: 165 watts
Reasons to buy:
+1080p max settings and 60fps for rasterization
+AV1 and DP2.1 support
+Good overall value
Reasons to avoid:
-Not good for ray tracing
-Only 8GB VRAM
-Basically a sidegrade from RX 6650 XT