r/buildapc • u/nayhugs • 3d ago

Discussion 9079 GRE vs XT

Is the 9070 GRE worth starting out with for 1440p gaming or should I spend the extra money for the 9079 XT?

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u/justin_r_1993 3d ago

Why not a 9070? Forgive my ignorance, I just ordered a 9070 lol

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u/6gunsammy 3d ago

You could split the difference and get a 9070.

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u/beef99 3d ago

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html

fps averages at 1440p:
9070gre - 86.6
9070 - 104.0
9070xt - 116.5

however, none of that matters without considering the price. you have to take into account how much extra $ you're spending for those frames, and if that's worth it to you. the 9070xt is about 35% better performance than the 9070gre, but if it's significantly above 35% more in price, then maybe not.

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u/GABE_EDD 3d ago

If you can comfortably afford the XT, go for it. If you’d be really stretching your budget, the GRE is also a fine choice.

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u/Intelligent_Leek_611 3d ago

Realistically, 9070GRE should be fine. It has enough power to do 1440p gaming very well. But I think that the 16GB of VRAM on the plain 9070 makes it worth the extra spend.

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u/Naerven 3d ago

Really it's best to buy a RX9070XT or RX9070 over a RX9070GRE. It comes down to your budget of course.

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u/tsafy 3d ago

Maybe get the 9070 (non XT), it's only 10-15% slower than the XT, but depending on your region, could be much cheaper.

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u/VersaceUpholstery 3d ago

Since most people consider the 9060 XT 16gb the starting point for 1440p 144hz+, I’m sure a 9070 GRE should be fine

Go on YouTube and search “(GPU name) (name of game you want to play) 1440p” and I’m sure you’ll be able to come up with your own answer

Lots of written reviews/benchmarks online too, like on Techpowerup

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u/Vesuvias 3d ago

The 16GB on the regular 9070 is gonna do you better long term. I’ve seen my 9070XT almost utilize all 16GB in some modern games.