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GPU for designer

Explorer ,
Aug 28, 2025 Aug 28, 2025

Hello everyone. I hope I'm not in the wrong section.

I'd like some clarification regarding the requirements for a PC for design, not gaming.
- Photoshop, 2-4 files simultaneously, applying camera raw filters and color correction, max 50 MB per file
- InDesign, 2-4 files simultaneously, layout for multi-page menus or catalogs (using the book function, however, the file size is 4 GB when closed)
- Premiere, After Effects, video editing to learn how to use these software, so small things, no pretensions

The idea is a Ryzen 7 9700X CPU, 32 DDR5, 870 EVO, all chosen according to budget and performance.
The question is about the GPU: some recommend the RTX 3060 because it has 12 GB of VRAM, others push the 5060 Ti with 8 GB.
Obviously, I can't afford ultra-expensive, ultra-high-performance GPUs right now, but at least something that will allow me to work decently without any hiccups.

The countless reviews always focus exclusively on games, and I haven't found any reviews for graphics applications.

I currently have an FX8350, 16DDR3, and RX560, so I'm using a very slow machine that I already know will struggle to run certain software.

Thanks to anyone who joins the conversation.

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Valorous Hero ,
Aug 28, 2025 Aug 28, 2025

I've  got  the rtx 3060 with 12 GB ram in my old 4 core i5 cpu-  zero issues with PS or my beloved flightsim2020.
Your ideal is fine, your current is crap.

Now some will respond with "Naw dude, you need the 256 core i56 with 2TB of ram and the gtx 9090 with 256GB of ram"---no you don't need the latest and greatest.

 

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Advocate ,
Aug 28, 2025 Aug 28, 2025

RAM and GPU are first, fast SSD storage for files and scratch disk are second. A video card with 16GB of RAM will be the most versatile and probably give the most longevity.

Or just get a decently spec'd Mac, an M4 Pro or Max will give you plenty of power.

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Aug 28, 2025 Aug 28, 2025
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The optimal price : performance ratio for Photoshop is RTX 4060 / 5060.

 

8 GB VRAM will work, but 12 - 16 GB is recommended.

 

The higher model numbers, -70 -80 -90, will be faster with certain operations (in some cases dramatically so), but it's questionable whether it's worth the rapidly increasing price tags.

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