5070ti 12gb vs 5070 8gb, worth the difference?
Hey everyone, I need some advice on which laptop to pull the trigger on.
For some context: I'm from Argentina, so prices are kind of crazy here.
I’m currently stuck between two options:
Option A: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
• Specs: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | RTX 5070 (8GB VRAM)
• Price: $2,650 USD
Option B: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
• Specs: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | RTX 5070 Ti (12GB VRAM)
• Price: $3,370 USD
My Use Cases:
Gaming: The only game I wanna play is GTA VI. I would love to run it at the best settings.
University: I'm an architecture student, I use revit, BIM, civil3d, etc.
The Dilemma: Is the jump from 8GB to 12GB of VRAM and the vapor chamber on the Pro 7i genuinely worth the $870 difference for my specific needs? Or will the Pro 5i (8GB VRAM) handle my engineering software and gaming fine?
Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!