GPU for designer

[Alex32252670s8p0]

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.

[Conrad_C]

My use is a bit generic; I don't edit large quantities of photos, but I like to experiment and learn.
I work a lot with InDesign and Illustrator, however.
So I'll get…A PC that's not high-end, but that will allow me to do some work and be upgradeable over time.

By @Alex32252670s8p0

That sounds fine. PC CPU and GPU design have come a long way in 14 years, so a current non-high-end build should still bring you a lot of relief, it should be much more responsive. The fact that you mostly work in InDesign and Illustrator means your needs are less demanding and priorities are actually CPU performance and having enough RAM, but not more than 32GB at this time for those apps. (If you had said you spend most of your time on bulk photo editing of high-megapixel images, or video editing and visual effects, then the GPU and more RAM would have been higher priorities.)

Thermal efficiency of the processor and the PC cooling system should be a priority, to avoid high temperatures.

[modesta_1982]

You’re definitely in the right place, and your planned build looks like a solid step up from your current setup. For the kind of work you’ve described—Photoshop with multiple files, large InDesign projects, and entry-level video editing in Premiere/After Effects—the Ryzen 7 9700X and 32 GB DDR5 will handle multitasking and heavy file sizes well. The GPU is where things get a bit nuanced: Adobe applications are optimized more for CUDA cores and VRAM than raw gaming performance, so both the RTX 3060 (12 GB) and RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) will serve you fine.