AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6700 XT

RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6

#28 / 71
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
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

$649

FPS / $

0.666

AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#9 / 71
AMD Radeon RX 9070
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

$535

FPS / $

1.026

Our verdict

  • The RX 9070 is on average 27% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 9070 is currently $114 cheaper ($535 vs $649).
  • With 1.026 FPS/$, 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

Counter-Strike 2

+8%
374 FPS
1% low 219
405 FPS
1% low 243
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+30%
248 FPS
1% low 169
322 FPS
1% low 209
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+55%
89 FPS
1% low 67
138 FPS
1% low 105
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+40%
129 FPS
1% low 93
181 FPS
1% low 132
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+47%
96 FPS
1% low 76
141 FPS
1% low 102
Rocket League

Rocket League

+24%
733 FPS
1% low 326
912 FPS
1% low 400
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+27%
154 FPS
1% low 110
195 FPS
1% low 146
Crimson Desert

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
0.666
RX 9070
1.026

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Specifications

RX 6700 XT RX 9070
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 4
Release date2021-03 2025-03
Video memory12 GB 16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit 256 bit
Bandwidth384 GB/s 640 GB/s
Shading units2560 3584
Boost clock2581 MHz 2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)230 W 220 W
Recommended PSU650 W 650 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$479 $549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6700 XT

#28 / 71
Popularity score3.7/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

29

Average build price

$1,456

RX 9070

#9 / 71
Popularity score19/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

602

Average build price

$1,490

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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 27% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9070 is currently $114 cheaper ($535 vs $649). With 1.026 FPS/$, 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 393 FPS versus 500 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 r5-5600x (9 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 (135 builds).

How much does the RX 6700 XT cost right now?

The RX 6700 XT is available from $649. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $535. We track 30 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.

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