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UniversityFrosty2426@reddit

I’d say get your cousins 5070ti and return the 5080. You’ll lose out between 10-20 percent performance. As a Dad and a former hardcore gamer you better get your gaming in before the baby arrives as you’ll be relegated to Saturday Nights after 7pm every week.

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UneditedB@reddit

I would keep the 5080 personally. It is a lot, and buyer’s remorse is real. But once you hook it up and start using it and enjoy it a bit, that will pass. It’s a pretty decent card, and 1500 is a lot, but it’s definitely better than spending 1000 on a 5070ti.

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spliffybaz@reddit

So 10% better performance for 50% more money is good to you? Just lol.

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aragorn18@reddit

Personally? I would wait for the 9070 XT to be in stock at a price closer to MSRP ($700 or less).

SickOfIt42069@reddit

They do have more stock but MSRP cards were day 1 only and no more are being made.

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It only has 95% of the performance of the 5070 Ti if all you care about is pure raster performance.

DLSS, MFG affect real life performance and matter, although YouTubers focus on pure raster performance to easily compare cards.

There’s a reason why 5070 Ti’s still sell out even if a 9070 XT at $600 exists. The features matter to most people.

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Intranetusa@reddit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh1FHR9fkJk

If fake frame generation from DLSS, MFG, etc are so important then AMD has its own fake frame generator caled FSR.

The 5070 Ti sold out faster because they had far fewer in stock and Nvidia has better brand name recognition. It has little to nothing to do with gimmicks like DLSS that most consumers don't even know or care about...especially with AMD cards have the similar gimmicks.

There are interviews from Microcenter emplpyees saying AMD 9070 had way more stock in the last few days than all of the Nvidia 5000 lineup combined since launch. Nvidia created a fake, paper launch for the 5000 series.

The only real advantage Nvidia has is its ray tracing in games, but even then the card is still overpriced because it has a 18-20% RT advantage but is 21% more expensive MSRP (even worse in terms of actual street prices) and most games dont even use RT much if at all.

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carmen_ohio@reddit

The AMD implementations of ray tracing, upscaling, frame generation are all inferior. Everyone knows this.

If it wasn’t the case, people would not pay more for Nvidia for similar performance.

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Intranetusa@reddit

I talked about Nvidia's ray tracing advantage already. 20% RT advantage but costs 21% more at MSRP. This combined with a 5% regular performance advantage at 21% more MSRP = barely worth MSRP even if you care about RT. See above.

Nvidia's fake frame generation is superior to AMD's fake frame generation. It is not $150-$400 superior. Same goes for AI upscaling. AMD has all of this technology. Nvidia's better AI fake frame, fake picture upscaling tech is not worth the huge price difference.

These are gimmicks most people are not going to be using and these are still AI generated fake frames.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh1FHR9fkJk

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QuitClearly@reddit

Ray tracing advantage is huge and worth it imo

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Scanoe@reddit

Especially considering the Ray Tracing of the 9070 XT isn't exactly working all to well.
I have the Taichi 9070 XT, have been playing Indy Jones Great Circle.
The performance hit of the Path Tracing, even at the lowest setting Medium is a lot, and to top that off the Game keeps crashing when I turn the Path Tracing on. It does not crash any other time, runs fine otherwise.
I like ray tracing and would have bought the 5070 Ti if it were available, out of stock at my Local Micro Center so I bought the Taichi 9070 xt for $730.
If you like Ray Tracing save 2 birds with one stone, buy the 5070 Ti from your Cousin, AMD Ray Tracing is still not quite there yet. (5080 too expensive)

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Intranetusa@reddit

Ray tracing advantage is ~20% on average, and whether it is worth it depends on how much you can get it for.

The 9070XT comes close to the 5070 Ti with 95-97% of the performance without Ray Tracing and is about 80% of its performance with Ray Tracing. The 9070Xt costs about 80% of the 5070Ti in terms of MSRP and maybe 65-70% of its actual street price if we consider scalpers.

Biking_dude@reddit

Based on the reviews, $300

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jott1293reddevil@reddit

To be better performance per dollar (both raster and ray tracing than the 9070xt at $700) the 5070ti has to be $715 based on hardware unboxed’s benchmarks so yeah as close to the that $750 msrp as possible because as long as rhe 9070xt can be had for $725 or less it’s better value.

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Psigun@reddit

Anything under $1000 is reasonable at this point direct from retailers.

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JoeChio@reddit

With 400/2000 OC on my 5080 I get the same perfs as my friend who has a 4090 (and beat him in some games like MH Wilds) so yeah the 5080 is way better than a 7900xtx. The 7900xtx is closer to a 4080ti.

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bornagainchristian42@reddit

Any game with ray tracing… it loses by like 50%… and you can google the raster performance info… I always had the latest drivers. And i always had crashes in many games if the settings were off. Examples include Helldivers 2, sons of the forest. both nearly unplayable on launch and still unplayable a month later. I switched for the better driver support as well.

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It's an idiotic analogy. I don't feel I have the patience or crayons to explain this to you it seems like but I'll try.

When you buy a GPU, you're buying it for not only how fast it is, but how long it will be fast enough to run games well. When you first buy a GPU on release for x amount of dollars, you're paying for x amount of years of high end gaming before it's obsolete.

When you buy a card late in its life cycle, you drastically reduce the value you get for the card for any given amount of money because the number of years, months, etc that you will have a sufficiently high end card are reduced.

Put it this way. Say someone bought a nintendo switch for 300 dollars the day of the launch 8 years ago. They have got 8 years of gaming on a nintendo switch for 300 dollars and it's really paid for itself.

Say someone else buys a Nintendo swtich a week before the switch 2 for the exact same price. They get to play Nintendo switch games for a while before it's obsolete, but you're talking maybe 1-2 years max. So one person can basically pay 30 dollars a year for a nintendo switch ( 300 / 10 lets say at the 2 years beyond new release it's good for) or anothe rperson can pay 150 dollars a year for a switch (300 / 2 = 150).

Now commenter above did pay slightly less than original MSRP. But you mean to tell me that basically buying a card at 8/10 of the price of MSRP to have a high end card for half as long of a time (probably 2 1/2 years instead of 5) doesn't mean they got a pretty shitty value in some ways?

It *ALWAYS* makes the most sense to buy a GPU as soon as it's available for MSRP upon new release. That's how you get the most life out of it. The only reason *not* to do that is if you're poor.

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silvusx@reddit

Their analogy is a lot better than yours.

Switch (2017) and Switch 2 (2015) is 8 years apart. The spec & the technologies are decades apart

Their car analogy works because the past generation of GPU has minimal improvements. If you are seeing similar specs, then 5 years down the line it should theoretically be the same still. (Actually, it's not in theory. My 5700XT from pre-pandemic, its still comparable to 2700 Super).

So 5 years from now, XTX7900 is still the same ballpark as RTX 5080

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JoeChio@reddit

This and if /u/ibeerianhamhock thinks an overvalued 5080 that is $600 over MSRP is going to hold that value then he is in for a shock. Ask me how I know? (COVID 3080TI OWNER HERE).

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ibeerianhamhock@reddit

Point to the part where I suggested buying a 5080. I'll wait.

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GeckoDeLimon@reddit

Well then. I'll bite. What WOULD you suggest? An XTX is today still the 5th fastest card in the GN benchmarks.

5070 TI is a great card. Just couldn’t justify it for $30 less than a 5080. Even though I loved the aesthetic (white gigabyte aero)

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munkiemagik@reddit

Even 5090s will be easier in the coming months.

4080 super felt like a beast of a card. Even the anti -sag bracket didn't help much. Ended up mounting it off the mobo with cable adapter. 5070 ti.. support bracket not really needed. Ill still add for security.

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chao77@reddit

So your source is "Trust me bro"?

Also I think you may have typed that response a bit too quick, I don't think you meant to use MSRP each time that you did

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szethSon1@reddit

Average 2025 gamer brain rot. Why nvidia don't give a F.... Mfs will buy it.

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hesh582@reddit

I personally wouldn’t even consider upgrading a 3070 at these price points, but that’s just personal preference.

You need to decide what you actually want in terms of performance (ie what games do you play? It’s amazing to me that this isn’t a bigger part of people’s calculations) and then set a budget. Then decide what to buy.

Starting with the card and working backwards to justify your own demands and budget is not the right approach.

Be honest with yourself… is that 3070 actually struggling with anything you currently play? If it is, can you drop the settings a tiny bit without worsening the experience?

Those questions are a lot more important than some abstract notion of whether a card is worth it. Just in my own personal situation, a 3070 will more than handle everything I’m currently looking to play, so those upgrades wouldn’t make financial sense for me at almost any plausible price

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asaltygamer13@reddit

The difference between the 5080 and the 5070ti isn’t worth the price jump and you can help your cousin out by taking it off his hands, win win imo. 5070ti is a great card and who knows when you can get a 9070XT at MSRP.

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daymanlol@reddit (OP)

you're right, its not only the middle ground here but it helps him out and honestly feel out of line considering otherwise to begin with

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Miniteshi@reddit

Honestly whatever you go for will be a nice upgrade from a 3070. As a dad of 3, yeah it's prob best to nail something now. Don't get me wrong, you can still hunt down cracking deals with a bit of patience and haggling like I do. Even as a stay at home dad, I get lucky on FB from time to time picking up upgrades for a fraction of the costs if they are needed/wanted.

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tonallyawkword@reddit

3x the MSRP of a 3070 seems like a whole lot for a 3-tier jump.

Helping out cousin for a less over-priced decent upgrade from a 3080 Seems better if you’re actually considering sticking with the 3070.

I would tell my cousin to drop the price to 850$, which is what you're gonna end up paying for the 9070xt more or less, which is what you actually want.

I doubt we'll see 9070xt for mrsp of 600$.

Not sure why even buy the 5080, terrible choice to make.

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Icy-Classic-5377@reddit

Sell the 5080 for 2000 and by the TI

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obstan@reddit

Bro in the end its a graphics card, I'd probably just keep the 5080 since you already have it and stop letting outside things make you feel bad about it and just enjoy it. It'll definitely last you a long ass time and you won't feel the need to upgrade until it dies. If you need the money, then dont buy either one and just go get the 9070/xt. Also things like the 5080 retain HUGE value compared to any AMD card or the 5070ti super. the 80/90 series can always resale later for a pretty hefty price, even years down the line.

Honestly the bigger worry is how you're gonna handle bigger financial decisions, a few hundred dollars difference will not be the game changer for your overall finances with a kid on the way lmao.

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daymanlol@reddit (OP)

I'm incredibly stingy when it comes to spending money on myself, it's always been a thing to the point where it's bordering on superstition. My take home without my wife is 11k a month, but the thinking is that $1k could be put towards a vacation for us or that could be otherwise used is a less selfish way. Doesn't mean you're wrong though I realize as I finish typing this out

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SnooDrawings405@reddit

I’m the same way and in the same exact situation. I got the same 5080 from microcenter but I’m debating on returning it. It feels wrong that I spent that much on a computer part when I could go on vacation. On the bright side I did save and finish other financial goals so I’m not hurting myself financially much. It’s more so where I want to spend the money for pleasure.

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DumboBoggins@reddit

I think given this is the case and that you could probably buy a 5080 or 6080 any time you want, I'd probably in this particular case forget about the details and help the cousin out. You can switch up the gfx in a year if you want but you might not get the chance to help out the cousin again at a time they really needed it. You're barely gonna notice a real difference between the 5070ti and the 5080 in actual use, but you might buy a lot of goodwill with the 5070ti that's priceless

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disillusioned@reddit

Look, I get this feeling and I'll offer you a counter: go ahead and lean that feeling a bit here. You have an alternative that would save some real money. I have a 4070 Ti from Nov 2023 and I don't game that much and even that was a splurge at nearly $800, but now that I've upgraded my CPU, it's taking basically anything I throw at it.

And you can absolutely have that money saved up for a vacation, rainy day fund, or as you say, the gaping chest wound on your wallet that is having a child. And who knows with what's happening to this economy... hell, buy SPY Puts with that extra $1k instead. :p

But in all seriousness, you can definitely treat yourself, but I think you win some spouse points and still have a great gaming experience with a more cost-effective upgrade, and it's okay to do that here. I absolutely could have afforded a 4090-whatever back when I bought mine, but there was just no justifying more than double. The pixels aren't that much nicer. (Frankly, nothing I play is pushing this card beyond its limits, even at full everything @ 4k, but I don't play Cyberpunk or much in the way of AAA games.)

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CyberLabSystems@reddit

It wouldn't be so selfish if the whole family gets to enjoy games and other forms of entertainment/edutainment and possibly money making productivity a few years down the road.

Grab some controllers and some family friendly couch co-op games!

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Bentok@reddit

Not everything that primarily brings you fun is selfish. A vacation is nice, but also fairly short, this card will last you as long as you want, or you can sell it later for good value. Your wife already said that she supports your decision to buy it and I think if you can overcome the "buyers remorse" you will probably be very happy with the performance, which in turn might make your wife happy :)

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obstan@reddit

I'm the same way so I get it, but you already pulled the trigger, just enjoy it for yourself now and forget about it. With things like graphics card just think about how often you'll be using your computer and the value that brings. I use mine nearly everyday, so a one time purchase to last years is a great deal to me.

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Intranetusa@reddit

Retaining more value means very little when the product is significantly overpriced beyond MSRP and even the MSRP value itself is a bit overpriced.

You can do the math from there if you want to correct your stats properly and revise your claim that Nvidia has significantly better resale value that makes buying overpriced scalped cards worth it today

I mean all this info was obvious and readily available, fanboying is cherry picking it to be biased one side bro, get it together, AMD is just another brand.

You should look in the mirror when you say that because you're literally the one fanboying over Nvidia by encouraging people to buy overpriced scalped Nvidia cards at way over MSRP.

I would never be telling people to buy AMD cards if it was this much over MSRP and had this bad price-for-performance ratios.

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obstan@reddit

I agree about the premium version advice as well, but unfortunately in this case, that’s what’s being compared so you have to compare properly. The guy has it already so he must have deemed it worthwhile. Also not sure where or why you pull numbers that are readily available. Average sale price on eBay for 6700 xt used is 220$ and 3080 10gb version is 380$. There’s also a 12Gb version that’s also similar in price, but the nicer argument is that the 3080 is definitely more sought after (easier to resale) than the 6700 xt.

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Intranetusa@reddit

I did not see the OP mention wanting to buy a $800 9070XT Asus Tuf? I only see him mentioning the 9070 XTs were out of stock and he got a premium Tuf version of the 5080. The premium 5080 will be sold for more than the base 5080 5 years down the road, but I doubt it will be enough to make up anywhere near the 150% price difference.

As for the price ratios, not sure where you are pulling numbers from here because my readily available numbers that I got are different.

Average sale price of the "6700XT" on Ebay is $300 according to Averagefinder.com. The recently sold Ebay listings show prices around the low $300s/upper $200s on the ebay website.

Average sale price of the (RTX "3080 10GB") according to Averagefinder.com is $428. They were mostly going for the low $400s on the recently sold Ebay listings on the Ebay website. From those numbers, I got the resale ratio as roughly ~60% for both.

As for easier to resale, Nvidia has a larger fan base, but I don't know how much that translates into ease of sale as long as you price the graphics cards at competitive market rates where there are decent numbers of buyers.

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obstan@reddit

You went out of your way to find that when the average buyer will type it into google and never pay a cent more than that. “6700 xt used average price” enter. “3080 used average price” enter

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tiandrad@reddit

Return it, if you are worrying about money you shouldn’t have purchased it to begin with.

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gigaplexian@reddit

Ended up leaving with a 5080 but didn't unbox because I wanted to get my wifes thoughts. She said I should just keep it but I didn't want to spend that on myself.

Ebay keeps \~20% of the sale and buyer can return. Sometimes a quick sale is better, especially with a family member.

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turtleship_2006@reddit

\~20% of the sale

MisterGrimes@reddit

Yeah, came here to say this and the current top comment doesn't even mention the family member in need.

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Ironborn137@reddit

Or at least help him sell his card.

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JastraJT@reddit

The real answer

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Few_Plankton_7587@reddit

I currently have a 3070, we're planning trying for a kid this year so in most ways I feel like this is my last stop with a gpu . What would you do here?

Uh, I'd stick with the 3070 in that case.

You already have proper good gaming performance at 1080 and 1440p. You could play most things on ultra and be getting near 100 FPS. You're good for the next 5 years at least. Why upgrade at all if you're planning on a kid?

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shadowlid@reddit

If you.cant afford the GPU with a kid, your aren't ready for a kid. Trust me kids are not cheap.

This being said I wouldn't buy either one of those GPUs at those prices they are not worth it

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daymanlol@reddit (OP)

its not about being able to afford the card, luckily. I have issues spending money on myself for whatever reason and if we indeed have a kid in the next year that would only get worse. So on the one hand it feels like a last stop in getting a nice GPU for myself and being able to get the most out of it before life changes, but on the other hand I got unlucky with this generation/gpu market.

So do I just say fuck it or try to find a middle ground, which the 5070ti feels like. That said, based on reviews and what I'm seeing here it might be the middle ground in price but not much else.

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shadowlid@reddit

I would just wait for MSRP or close to it 9070XT.

But if you are happy with the 5070ti then get that.

Far_Professional_821@reddit

The 5070 ain't worth it

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Far_Professional_821@reddit

Keep the 5080 or just sell it

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Hypester_Nova84@reddit

My 2 cents would be to return the 5080 and wait for a 9070 XT to restock. If nothing else, return the 5080 and snag your cousins 5070 TI.

$1000 is a hard price to swallow imo, but you would also be helping out your cousin and getting a very capable card too. If you were cool with spending $1500+ then $1000-ish hurts a bit less.

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Serene_Peace@reddit

That thing isn't worth $1500. That's how much I paid for my 4090 which is significantly better than a 5080 in every way...

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Ok-Rabbit4731@reddit

If you're gaming a lot and you don't want to upgrade any time soon keep the 5080 and call it a day. Otherwise I'd wait for an MSRP 9070XT. 1k for a 5070ti... idk man.

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mcflurvin@reddit

Keep the 5080, buy your cousins card then sell it for like 700$-800$. People are more importanter than monies.

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ma0za@reddit

The 5070 ti is a horrible value, so is the 5080.

Id say either decide to not care about the money at all in which case keep the 5080 or return it and get a 9070 xt for $700. Dont go with the 5070ti

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toatsbrosef@reddit

Your cousin is better off selling it on ebay himself.

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redisprecious@reddit

3070 is still pulling its weight if you're willing to wait. Like you said, kid's coming so try to make the most of your dollar as you can. 9 months down the line gpu prices will drop, so just budget slightly above msrp instead of paying right now for the aib/retailer markup. Gpu generation currently is about 2 years or so, so 9 months later you'll still get the best gen.

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Jaba01@reddit

Keep the 5080

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I'd keep the 5080 and just have cos sell to someone else

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AndIDrankAllTheBeer@reddit

Honestly. I’d probably just buy it off my cousin to help him out.

I would have bought the 9070..

I'd return everything and wait unless your cousin really needs the money

Maybe he'll even buy it back from you someday and you can re-buy the 9070xt

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Bbadmerc99@reddit

Was going to say this as well. I’m sure given the opportunity the cousin would love to buy back the card he worked to get in the first place. Then Op could just buy the card he wants later.

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I_EAT_THE_RICH@reddit

I can't believe people pay this much for some graphics tbh

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Illustrious_Date_161@reddit

The 5070 ti is a great card and you'd be lucky to have it. I think a 5070 ti vs 5080 is nearly interchangeable in terms of performance, and i'd say half price, assuming he's selling it for 750, for like 10% less power? You have a good scenario on your hands.

AuthoringInProgress@reddit

If you already have the 5080, just. Keep it.

You obviously have the money. If it fits in your finances, you can just roll with it.

Look, if you were choosing between the three GPUs, the 9070 xt is the best value, followed by the 5070 ti, and then the 5080. But unless your 5080 is defective--which, maybe double check it has all its rops--then you're not getting your money back from the store, so you'll be buying two thousand dollars plus gpus.

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OverworkedAuditor1@reddit

I would return the 5080 and get the 5070ti

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cmcclora@reddit

Dude the 5080 isn't that much better than the 9070xt, microcenter should be getting alot of stock, you could use that extra 700 bucks somewhere else. I recommend the red devil so happy I got one.

Yes sure I get that. I didn’t get a new graphics card for a while when my kid was little, and when i did it was a low tier card. I am just trying to get through that it is usually not a forever decision. So decide one what one he likes most instead of if this card will last 4.5 years but this one will last 4.7 years so I should keep it. They will last about the same time frame, heaven forbid major issues.

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makoblade@reddit

Kids, at least in the US if you require daycare, are a tremendous money pit that doesn't really get better.

sneakychalupa23@reddit

If you got the cash, keep the 5080 despite it being a massive fucking racket at $1500. Smartest financial decision is get the 9070 or 9070 xt when they’re back in stock for $700 or under. It’s virtually the same as the 5070ti and way cheaper. The 5070ti is not even close to being worth $1k.

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Liesthroughisteeth@reddit

I went to micro center thinking they had 9070 XT inventory, turns out it was 9070.

A tale to set all the Nvidia fanbois hearts a fluttering. :D

Not sure why anyone would be buying and spending this kind of money with new releases from AMD and Nvidia... AND more importantly crappy stock levels and high prices on top of it all with what is available.

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Nolaboyy@reddit

Id keep that 5080, especially if thats the last great card youll be able to buy for awhile. Thats coming from an amd fan. I even just purchased a 9070xt for myself. However, amd just doesnt have anything that can compete with a 5080 or 5090….yet. The 5070ti isnt worth it since you can get competitive performance from the 9070xt for less. That 5080 should keep you gaming, very happily, for quite awhile. jmo

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Duhmoan@reddit

All the AMD glazers in chat…

Real time reflections on CYBORG TITTIES FUCK YOU AMD

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z333ds@reddit

Bro just keep the 3070 when the baby comes will you still be playing that much? Focus on your future baby my man. Help your cousin sell his gpu in marketplace.

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netscorer1@reddit

Buying at these prices makes absolutely zero sense, either for 5080 or for 5070Ti. Return and wait until stock rebounds in couple of months, so you would be able to buy one for the actual MSRP. And if you want 9070Xt, then just wait for few weeks as that card is not going to be as scarce as NVidia.

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l1qq@reddit

If it's a cousin you like I would help him out. Frankly there is no way I would give Asus money especially on an overpriced GPU because I've had yo deal with their stupid asses and GPU RMA. It was an ordeal to say the least.

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RokkstarRick@reddit

So keep in mind that the 5070ti IS the equivalent of a 9070XT. So you are paying $300/$400 more if you go with the 5070ti

5080 TUF I wouldn't even consider it bro, take it back. $1,500 is insane unless you got it like that, which from what it sounds like, you are like many of us and $1,500 is a lot of money to you and your family. You can literally cut the cost in half with a 9070 XT and still get pretty much the same performance/experience.

I would suggest searching other stores in your area to see if they have 9070 XTs in stock. Even the Red Devil at $850 is a better deal.

With that said, If there are no other 9070 XTs available to you and you do not want to wait for the 2nd wave

Then the 5070ti for 1,000 is better than the 5080 for $1,500 by a landside. (NEW)

If it's used than your cousin gotta drop the price atleast $100 bro.

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e30kid@reddit

Frame gen and 20% better RT performance is worth $150 over the 9070 XT IMO

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driftw00d@reddit

I maybe agree with that, if the 9070xt were sitting in front me of for MSRP 600 and the 5070ti at MSRP of $750 I think I'd prolly get the 5070ti for the 20% better RT and frame gen as you said.

I haven't bought a GPU (rockin gtx1070) for 10 years so the $150 would be nothing as far as I've already been saving all this time with an old GPU I might as well get the best I can at next upgrade.

For gaming? $1514 is too much for a 5080, I would stay with a 3070. 5070ti is close to a 5080, I don't think you will notice a significant difference.

Does you Cousin need the $1k? If he sells it to you does he have a fall back card? I would take your Cousin's 5070 and give him $800 and your 3070.

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CaseLazy5595@reddit

Sell me the 5080

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GiveTogeBonitoFlakes@reddit

He could sell that for what he paid easily in this market. I’d keep the 5080.

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Thatguydrew7@reddit

$1500 with tax is basically what i paid for my 4090. 50 series prices are crazy, is the 5080 even worth it minus the new gimmicks?

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husky_hawk@reddit

What monitor?

Lol what?

Have some common sense here.

They got laid off.
There is a good chance they are still in the return period for it.
Even if they had to sell it, they could sell it for more than they paid for.
They are already offering it to OP AT COST.

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sawb11152@reddit

His problem
His problem
Then he should do that
Never pay full price for pre-owned gear.

Xero_id@reddit

Buy 5070ti and sell 5080 at a small profit

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crazydavebacon1@reddit

Keep what you bought and be happy. You aren’t required ti pay someone else’s way by sacrificing your own happiness

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Cumcentrator@reddit

5070ti is almost 2 times the perfromance of 3070
5080 is 10% better than 5070ti...
do you really need that 10% extra performance at the cost of it being 50% higher?

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MyNameIsLucid@reddit

Return 5080, buy 5070ti off cousin

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illicITparameters@reddit

Cousin is still in the return window, so have him return it.

Return your 5080 and wait for a near-ish MSRP 9070XT. If you’re really thirsty for a new card, I’d get a used 4080 or 4070 Ti Super before a 50-series card.

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Kojinka@reddit

Honestly, I’d help out the cousin

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The 9070 XT has 95%-98% of the performance of the 5070Ti for 60% of the price. The 9070 is even a better bang for buck value.

The 9070 XT has 95%+ of the performance of the 5070Ti for 60% of the price. The 9070 is even a better bang for buck value.

Do you want to pay 40% more to get a measley 5% more performance?

The 5070 Ti value is bad. The 5080 value is even worse. Get a 9700 regular for $550 or a 9700 XT for $600ish.

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Wooshio@reddit

Well it's all up to you obviously. 5080 is about 20% better than the 5070 Ti but obviously you are paying way more then 20% over cost wise, so 5070 TI would seem like the best in between choice here where you aren't spending tons of money but still getting a better card then the 9070 XT (particularly with ray tracing which the upcoming games are going to be utilizing heavily).

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JoeChio@reddit

What games do you play and resolution/refresh rate? I got a RX 7900 XTX a couple weeks ago for $800 from Best Buy. The same day I won the newegg raffle for a $1500 RTX 5080. I chose the way better value card and I couldn't be happier.

I'm getting an average of 270 frames in Marvel Rivals with ultra settings on an ultrawide 1440p. I'm getting 340 frames with ultra settings in Split Fiction. In WoW (which is more CPU intensive so take these with a grain of salt) I'm getting 196 frames in raid. My monitor is only 244 hz so I have too many frames. I'm probably overkill with my current setup.

I would genuinely go for a 9070Xt if you can find one for sub $800(High end AIB) or sub $750(Any card).

The gap in performance between the two is so minimum that the extra $200-$300 dollars for the 5070ti is not worth it.

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Rich73@reddit

5070 Ti for sure.

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inide@reddit

Every PC gamer should have the chance to go all out on a build at least once, and this might be your last chance. It's not about the cost per frame, it elevates how you feel about it - rather than being just another pc upgrade it becomes something special again.
If you can comfortably afford the 5080, keep it. Treat yourself.

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Particular_Copy_666@reddit

Trying for a kid this year - you’ve 9 months left of 2025, 9 months to bake, so you’re talking 1.5-2 years out. If you’re close to your cousin, I’d go with the 5070ti. If you’re not, 5080.

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Handleton@reddit

Honestly? Depending on the cousin, I might buy the 5070ti for the price I paid for the 5080. The guy just lost his job and is selling his card to get money.

Alternatively, he can sell the 5070ti for more than he paid and you both win.

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Apprehensive_Dog890@reddit

Help your cousin out dude

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oh_no3000@reddit

Your cousin can sell to someone else. Keep the 5080 and avoid the whole 5070 9070 5070ti and 9070xt fight. Get above it and be happy.

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oh_no3000@reddit

Your cousin can sell to someone else. Keep the 5080 and avoid the whole 5070 9070 5070ti and 9070xt fight. Get above it and be happy.

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that's what I'm leaning towards and I figure I can prolly get like $250 for my 3070 or something too

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