The video compares the performance of Nvidia’s 5070 Ti, 5080, and AMD’s 9070 XT in Star Citizen at 1440p and 4K resolutions, highlighting that while all cards perform similarly at lower resolutions, the 5070 Ti and 5080 significantly outperform the 9070 XT at 4K. The presenter emphasizes the importance of upscaling technologies and concludes that the 5070 Ti offers better value for 1440p gaming, especially considering current pricing dynamics in the UK market.
In the video, the presenter discusses the performance of three graphics cards—Nvidia’s 5070 Ti and 5080, and AMD’s 9070 XT—specifically for the game Star Citizen at 1440p and 4K resolutions. Initially, the presenter had planned not to test the 5070 Ti but decided to include it for a comprehensive comparison. The focus is on providing data to help viewers make informed decisions about which GPU to purchase, particularly given the current market dynamics in the UK.
The testing begins with 1080p performance, where all three cards are bottlenecked by the CPU and memory bandwidth, resulting in similar performance levels. At 1440p, the same bottleneck occurs, but when the resolution is increased to 4K, the differences in performance become more pronounced. The 9070 XT lags behind the 5070 Ti and 5080, especially when comparing frame rates with upscaling technologies like DLSS for Nvidia cards and TSR for the AMD card.
The presenter emphasizes the importance of upscaling for gaming performance, noting that enabling features like DLSS and TSR can significantly improve frame rates. While the 5070 Ti and 5080 performed better with DLSS, the 9070 XT’s performance could be enhanced with a newer version of FSR, which is not yet implemented in Star Citizen. The video highlights the ongoing need for better optimization and support for AMD’s technologies in the game to improve performance.
In the next section, the presenter tests performance during quantum travel, a scenario that primarily stresses the GPU. Here, the differences in performance between the three cards are evident, with the 5080 maintaining a solid frame rate at 4K. However, all cards are playable at 1440p, with the 9070 XT being a viable option, although it struggles to keep up at 4K without upscaling.
Finally, the video delves into pricing, revealing that the 5070 Ti and 5080 are relatively well-stocked and priced close to their MSRPs, while the 9070 XT is often priced higher than its original MSRP due to demand. The presenter suggests that despite the popularity of the 9070 XT, the better value for Star Citizen lies with the 5070 Ti, especially for 1440p gaming. The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts on the best card for their needs and the pricing situation in their regions, noting that the current market could change and affect the value of these GPUs.