I’m trying to wrap my head around the performance expectations for the RTX 50 series. Is the 5090 really the only card that can handle 4K properly? From what I gather, you need at least 60fps to make the most out of DLSS4’s frame generation, especially in ray-traced AAA games. Does that mean the 5080 is more of a 1440p card? And where do the 5070 and 5070 Ti fit in—are they strictly for 1080p gaming? I get that not all games utilize ray tracing, but with so much hype around the 50 series, it feels like buying them for older games isn’t tapping into their potential. Can someone clarify this?
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Honestly, graphics settings are there for a reason. People forget there’s a whole spectrum of options between 4K max settings and 1080p minimum settings. It’s all about what balance works for you!
I think you’ve got it a bit skewed. The 5080 is absolutely capable of 4K gaming and is not limited to just 1440p. Sure, if you’re talking about maxing out everything on the most demanding titles, then yes, the 5090 shines brightest, but that doesn’t mean the 5080 can’t handle 4K at all. Just optimize your settings and you’ll be good to go!
The pricing strategy does seem to push people towards immediate purchases, and yeah, not everyone is going to be playing Cyberpunk with path tracing. A lot of games run just fine without max settings, so it’s a bit overdramatic to say the 5070 and 5070 Ti can’t do anything above 1080p.
You’re right that path tracing is super demanding, and while the 5090 can handle it best, it’s not the only option out there. Most of the current gen GPUs can run 4K if you tweak the settings a bit. Also, the 5070 Ti shouldn’t be dismissed as purely a 1080p card; it’s more versatile than that!
100% agree! People need to stop thinking that you have to run games on the highest settings for them to look good.
Exactly! Most games still look fantastic even with some settings dialed back. Not everything needs to be cranked up to 11.