RX 470 8GB vs RX 480 4GB

[IntelGuy1]

Hi guys!

What is the best option:

Sapphire Nitro+ RX 470 8GB = 249€
Sapphire Nitro+ RX 480 4GB = 232€

For me it's an hard decision, because the RX 480 is faster but at the same time, 4GB of vRAM doesn't seem enough?

Should I wait for the RX 480 8GB price drop?

Thanks.

 

[Rogue Leader]

at 1080p 4gb is enough for most any game. There are a couple games that limit a couple things (like shadow details) that are barely noticeable. Meanwhile the 480 overall is a good amount faster. Its the best card for 1080p.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

The RX 480 is considerably better. Don't let the VRAM put you off.

 

[RobCrezz]

480 without a doubt.

 

[soulspud]

Polaris benefits greatly from memory bandwidth. The Samsung 2000Mhz GDDR5 memory makes a big difference and the 480 4GB models do not have it. The 470 Nitro+ 8GB is the only 470 with it and it has some pretty impressive horsepower. It overclocks well past the 480 8GB reference with lower power consumption (http://imgur.com/a/NI8yX). I got this off Jet or $210 USD which is not likely an option for you but if you can get it for good price - the price to performance is excellent not to mention the 8GB for future use can in fact make a difference (https://youtu.be/y1RWItff0eQ?t=4m47s).