I’ve been rocking a 3060 Ti since it launched, and it’s served me well so far. It only hit its VRAM limit once while gaming at 1440p. Now that I’m considering switching to a 1080p monitor, the recently released 9060 XT has caught my eye. I’m curious if it’s worth making the switch for better DX12 performance, especially since I’ve heard that Nvidia is aware of some performance issues with vkd3d on Linux. I’m a bit worried about the potential price increase for the 9060 XT in the coming weeks and I’d like your thoughts. Is it truly an upgrade or just a minor step up? Thanks for any insights!
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Stick with your 3060 Ti unless you’re experiencing performance issues in the games you want to play. The performance you’re currently getting is solid, and the 9060 XT offers only marginal improvements that might not justify the upgrade right now.
I’d personally stick with the 3060 Ti. It handles most games well and has features like DLSS which can help with 1440p gaming. Plus, it’s a great sweet spot for performance without going overboard on spending. I’d recommend enjoying your GPU for a couple more years before looking for a mid-range upgrade.
When thinking about upgrades, the first question to ask is whether your current games run well on your existing setup. If they’re performing fine, there’s no rush to upgrade. The 9060 XT is better, but if it’s not a night-and-day difference, holding onto your 3060 Ti might be a smart move. Especially if your VRAM hasn’t been a consistent issue for you.
But hey, what if the current games bake your system alive? Then an upgrade might be more than just a nice-to-have.
Honestly, the 9060 XT is a decent upgrade with more RAM, but since you’re focusing on 1080p and your current card works fine, it might make sense to stick with your 3060 Ti. The performance gain isn’t massive, and with current GPU prices, it feels like a gamble. Save that cash for a better upgrade down the line! Just don’t expect Nvidia to prioritize improvements for older cards on Linux either.
Right? I just wish there was something in between the 9060 XT and 9070. I’m fine waiting if I can snag a better card later on.
Same! I’ve seen some mind-blowing Vulkan and OpenGL benchmarks so I might hold out before switching.
You will see better performance with the 9060 XT, but understand that it’s not a massive leap forward. Plus, it might not even outperform the 3060 Ti on Linux due to some ongoing Mesa driver quirks. If you’re not stressing your current setup, I’d say bide your time.
Good point! With driver tweaks still needed, maybe it makes sense to hold off.
Exactly! Plus, people often chase the newest GPU without needing the extra power. It’s a slippery slope unless you really need it for specific titles.