AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#60 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.1/100

Lowest price

$231

FPS / €

1.255

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AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#9 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.65/100

Lowest price

$550

FPS / €

0.965

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 73% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6400 is currently $319 cheaper ($231 vs $550).
With 1.255 FPS per euro, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6400

RX 9070

Counter-Strike 2

+23%

311 FPS

1% low 186

384 FPS

1% low 228

Apex Legends

+113%

143 FPS

1% low 103

305 FPS

1% low 203

Grand Theft Auto V

+221%

39 FPS

1% low 28

125 FPS

1% low 93

Red Dead Redemption 2

+145%

74 FPS

1% low 52

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+424%

21 FPS

1% low 16

110 FPS

1% low 80

Rocket League

+51%

559 FPS

1% low 226

846 FPS

1% low 378

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+253%

49 FPS

1% low 35

173 FPS

1% low 124

Crimson Desert

+145%

62 FPS

1% low 44

152 FPS

1% low 111

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6400

1.255

RX 9070

0.965

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Specifications

	RX 6400	RX 9070
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2022-01	2025-03
Video memory	4 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	128 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	768	3584
Boost clock	2321 MHz	2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	53 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	350 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$159	$549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6400

#60 / 69

Popularity score0.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$620

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RX 9070

#9 / 69

Popularity score22.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

453

Average build price

$1,442

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular

750 W · $60

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6400

9 models tracked

XFX Speedster SWFT105 RX 6400 4GB GDDR6 Black$231

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RX 9070

59 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6400 or the RX 9070?

The RX 9070 is on average 73% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6400 is currently $319 cheaper ($231 vs $550). With 1.255 FPS per euro, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6400 or RX 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 6400 averages 270 FPS versus 468 FPS for the RX 9070 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6400?

A power supply of around 350 W is recommended for the RX 6400. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 9070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-3400g (3 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (114 builds).

How much does the RX 6400 cost right now?

The RX 6400 is available from $231. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $550. We track 59 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 offers entry-level gaming performance with RDNA 2 architecture. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and excellent price-performance ratio for budget builds.

AMD Radeon RX 9070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers excellent performance-to-price value for gamers.