There seems to be a clear downward trend irrespective of the crypto bubble. It’s probably caused by several factors, but I would be surprised if the consistently increasing prices weren’t a major contributor. Even crypto couldn’t outdo the sales enjoyed by the tremendous value GPUs from both...
Isn't 4K 30 an easier workload than CB 4K 60? A 6800 should be almost 50% faster than the PS5 GPU. Requiring a 960 or 5500 XT for 720p/30 at very low is way off base for GPUs that are noticeably faster than PS4. The 5500XT in particular is on par with the RX 590. That's faster than a PS4 Pro.
I would say all the games you listed are wholly PS4 level rendering tech with RT bolted on in a select few. Demon Souls, Forbidden west and a few others push some of the graphics settings up but the tech in almost every aspect of rendering is firmly rooted in the prior gen. It's hard to...