I tested these "old" GPUs with 2026 AAA games, and the results were weirdly encouraging
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Benchmark tests of five-to-seven-year-old GPUs (GTX 1660 Ti, RTX 2070 Super, RX 5700 XT, RTX 3070) against 2026 AAA titles like Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, and Resident Evil Requiem show these older cards remain playable thanks to upscaling technologies like DLSS 4.5 and FSR 3. At 1080p and 1440p with ray tracing disabled, all tested GPUs hit or exceeded 60 fps using quality upscaling presets. The conclusion is that good developer optimization (RE Engine, ForzaTech) combined with mature upscaling solutions is extending GPU longevity, reducing the pressure to spend $1,000+ on new hardware.
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The GTX 1660 Ti is seven years old, and still a strong veteranThe RTX 2070 SUPER card is still great valueThe RX 5700 XT has aged wellThe RTX 3070 is impossible not to be impressed by216 Impressions