AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

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

AMD

RX 6700 XT

RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6

#34 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.33/100

Lowest price

$705

FPS / €

0.567

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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

See the cheapest model See all 59 models

Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 26% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9070 is currently $155 cheaper ($550 vs $705).
With 0.965 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6700 XT

RX 9070

Counter-Strike 2

+9%

351 FPS

1% low 211

384 FPS

1% low 228

Apex Legends

+34%

228 FPS

1% low 155

305 FPS

1% low 203

Grand Theft Auto V

+56%

80 FPS

1% low 59

125 FPS

1% low 93

Red Dead Redemption 2

+40%

129 FPS

1% low 93

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+64%

67 FPS

1% low 49

110 FPS

1% low 80

Rocket League

+24%

683 FPS

1% low 288

846 FPS

1% low 378

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+50%

115 FPS

1% low 86

173 FPS

1% low 124

Crimson Desert

+39%

109 FPS

1% low 78

152 FPS

1% low 111

FPS / €

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

RX 6700 XT

0.567

RX 9070

0.965

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Specifications

	RX 6700 XT	RX 9070
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2021-03	2025-03
Video memory	12 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	384 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	2560	3584
Boost clock	2581 MHz	2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	230 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$479	$549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6700 XT

#34 / 69

Popularity score1.9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,583

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 6700 XT

26 models tracked

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RX 9070

59 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6700 XT or the RX 9070?

The RX 9070 is on average 26% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9070 is currently $155 cheaper ($550 vs $705). With 0.965 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6700 XT or RX 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 6700 XT averages 370 FPS versus 468 FPS for the RX 9070 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6700 XT?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6700 XT. 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 6700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6700 XT is the r7-7800x3D (4 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 6700 XT cost right now?

The RX 6700 XT is available from $705. We track 26 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 6700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and supports all AMD FidelityFX technologies.

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.