Upgrading GPU, from GTX 970

neptunes · Aug 2020

Good day Polycounters,

I'm looking into upgrading GPU and everything I read points at the RTX cards.

I'm eyeing the 2060 but was wandering if, for the extra cash, the super variant would be a better

investment. Looking at my options, the price gap is roughly $150.

It's primarily for Substance painter (speed, stability) and Arnold.

Eric Chadwick · Aug 2020

See the section here for Video Card GPU, might help?

Eric Chadwick · Aug 2020

Also, check benchmarks.
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-2060S-Super-vs-Nvidia-RTX-2060/4049vs4034

neptunes · Aug 2020

Thanks @Eric Chadwick

I looked at the GPU section before and since the 2060 wasn't there (only the super) I

didn't want to assume the non super version was a bad choice.

Referring to this article by the Substance crew:

https://store.substance3d.com/blog/substance-painter-lightning-fast-bakers

Either card will be a nice boost from my 970. But can't really tell how much better the super

will be in Substance. Might be a better investment for long term though.

Eric Chadwick · Aug 2020

Moving this to the Adobe section then.

PolyHertz · Aug 2020

The Geforce 2060 is a good card, much faster then the 970, but in most places the price was the same as the Super (that's why it wasn't on the list). Looks like thats changed and you can get it for cheaper now, so I added it back to the list.

That said, the 2000 series is mostly discontinued now, and starting with the higher end cards the 3000 series will begin replacing them starting next month.

neptunes · Aug 2020

Thanks @PolyHertz

Ya the price jump was really what caught me sort of off guard.

Upgrading GPU, from GTX 970

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