Quick Answer

For Black Myth Wukong at 4K, the RTX 5070 is the smarter buy at roughly R13,500 to R16,500 because the game leans hard on ray tracing and dense foliage, so upscaling matters. Expect 60 to 95 fps with upscaling engaged once DLSS 4 is engaged, with the RX 9070 trailing in ray-traced scenes despite its 16GB buffer.

RTX 5070 and RX 9070 in Black Myth Wukong at 4K

Black Myth Wukong is action RPG that leans hard on ray tracing and dense foliage, so upscaling matters. On a 4K 144Hz panel, the RTX 5070 brings DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and clean ray tracing, while the RX 9070 answers with a larger 16GB frame buffer and strong raster value. At 4K plan to use quality-mode upscaling on either card, since native 4K is the most punishing target and even these higher-tier cards lean on it to hold 60 to 95 fps with upscaling engaged. Settings discipline closes most of the gap between these two on the day.

Building Around the RTX 5070 in South Africa

Whichever card wins on the day, feed it properly. Pair RTX 5070 with at least a current six or eight-core CPU, 32GB of DDR5 for Black Myth Wukong plus background apps, and a fast 1TB NVMe SSD for the install. A 750W 80 Plus Gold power supply gives headroom for the 250W to 220W draw of these cards. Airflow matters in a study or res room without aircon, so a mesh-front case with three intake fans keeps clocks stable through long sessions. Put any leftover budget toward faster storage rather than a marginally quicker GPU tier.

TIP

Myth Wukong at 4K, set a target frame rate first, then pick the cheaper of the two cards that holds it on the panel you own. Enable quality-mode upscaling before adding more GPU budget.

FAQ

Is the RTX 5070 or RX 9070 better for Black Myth Wukong at 4K?

In short, the RTX 5070 is the smarter buy here because Black Myth Wukong leans hard on ray tracing and dense foliage, so upscaling matters, and the NVIDIA card upscaling and frame generation hold the experience together. On the panel you actually own, the cheaper card that holds your target frame rate is the right answer.

How much should I budget for these cards in South Africa?

Plan for roughly R13,500 to R16,500 for the RTX 5070 and roughly R12,500 to R15,500 for the RX 9070 at current Evetech pricing. Add the cost of a suitable PSU and case if you are building fresh rather than upgrading.

Will 12GB of VRAM be enough at 4K?

For Black Myth Wukong, the 16GB GDDR6 on the RX 9070 gives extra comfort at higher textures, while the 12GB GDDR7 on the RTX 5070 pairs with smarter memory handling. At 4K both stay sensible for this title.