I'm having a hard time deciding which GPU should I pick for 1080p gaming (>144fps on competitive games & stable 60fps on AAA games)? I'll pair it with a 7600X:

  • - Brand new 4070 12GB ($1027)
  • - Brand new 4060TI 8GB ($609)
  • - Second-hand 3080 10GB ($650)
  • - Second-hand 3070 8GB ($480)

I discarded AMD GPUs as I had troubles with my Vega 56 and also I'd like to use some of nvidia features (like reflex)

Based on some benchmarks, the 3070 performs almost like the 4060 TI and it cost $200 less (second-hand). At the same time, the 3080 (second-hand) is only $40 more to the 4060 TI and performs similar to a 4070 which is almost $400 more.

It's not a budget problem (as I could go for a 4070), it's about value/performance for my usage. My reasoning is "I'll be ok with a 3070/3080 and I'll could save those $400 for 50 series" but at the same time it doesn't make any sense as 50 series is nowhere near being released (2025?), and by that time the $400 won't make the difference...

Which GPU would you pick having these prices in mind?
 
If it was me; 1080Ti via ebay for under $200 for 1080p, I get well over over 100 FPS average in a 34 game benchmark I ran with ultra/max settings ; but if budget isn't the issue I'd get the 4060ti with a warranty. But some games like ArmA 3 will run at low FPS regardless due to crap engine.
 
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4070 is massively overkill for 1080p gaming. Its a 1440p solution.

In most competitive games, you will rely on CPU and Memory over GPU.
 
The new 4070 boasts the latest tech but its price for 1080p might be overkill. The 4060 Ti offers a slight edge over the used 3070, but the price gap between it and the used 3080 is significant.
gbiatpc said:
I'm having a hard time deciding which GPU should I pick for 1080p gaming (>144fps on competitive games & stable 60fps on AAA games)? I'll pair it with a 7600X:

  • - Brand new 4070 12GB ($1027)
  • - Brand new 4060TI 8GB ($609)
  • - Second-hand 3080 10GB ($650)
  • - Second-hand 3070 8GB ($480)

I discarded AMD GPUs as I had troubles with my Vega 56 and also I'd like to use some of nvidia features (like reflex)

Based on some benchmarks, the 3070 performs almost like the 4060 TI and it cost $200 less (second-hand). At the same time, the 3080 (second-hand) is only $40 more to the 4060 TI and performs similar to a 4070 which is almost $400 more.

It's not a budget problem (as I could go for a 4070), it's about value/performance for my usage. My reasoning is "I'll be ok with a 3070/3080 and I'll could save those $400 for 50 series" but at the same time it doesn't make any sense as 50 series is nowhere near being released (2025?), and by that time the $400 won't make the difference...

Which GPU would you pick having these prices in mind?
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The new 4070 boasts the latest tech but its price for 1080p might be overkill. The 4060 Ti offers a slight edge over the used 3070, but the price gap between it and the used 3080 is significant.
The used 3080 is the sweet spot. It often performs very similarly to the 4070 at a fraction of the cost. You'll get stellar 1080p performance, potentially exceeding 144fps in competitive titles and holding a steady 60fps in AAA games.
Plus, the saved money could be a head start on a future upgrade whenever it makes sense. With the 3080, you get top-notch performance for current 1080p needs and prioritize value!
 
I wouldn't buy a used GPU again as the last one I bought died after 3 months (Vega 56). Are the prices you listed in Canadian dollars? Even so they seem kind of high.
 
Flayed said:
I wouldn't buy a used GPU again as the last one I bought died after 3 months (Vega 56). Are the prices you listed in Canadian dollars? Even so they seem kind of high.
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I have about 70 used GPUs that work and a dozen that don't; the ones that don't are mostly Nvidia 8800s and 2004/5 ATI cards. My most recent used/new from the past few years are Red Devil Vega 56, 780Ti Matrix, RTX 2080 AMP, and RTX 3080 TUFF.

I've got used W98 late 90s/early 00s GPUs that still run fine as well; like my Geforce 2 GTS, Geforce 3Ti 200, 3dFx Voodoo 3 3000, 3dFx Voodoo 3 2000, 3dFx Voodoo 4 4500, 3dFx Voodoo 5 5500.

When you buy used you need to buy from ebay or amazon; then test da **** outta that card the first 24-48 hours so you can see if it has issues; if it does then return it and get your money back.
 
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The value/performance of the 40xx series is pretty bad overall aside from perhaps one or two of the high-end cards, so maybe used is the way to go.
 
loki1944 said:
If it was me; 1080Ti via ebay for under $200 for 1080p, I get well over over 100 FPS average in a 34 game benchmark I ran with ultra/max settings ; but if budget isn't the issue I'd get the 4060ti with a warranty. But some games like ArmA 3 will run at low FPS regardless due to crap engine.
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For 1080p gaming with a good balance of value and performance, consider the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or AMD Radeon RX 7600. Both offer strong performance at 1080p and are well-regarded for their value.
 
RTX 4060 is the go-to GPU for 1080p gaming as of this post. It provides best-in-class power efficiency, solid price-to-performance, and decent ray tracing.
 
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