AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

Name: AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
Brand: AMD

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

AMD

RX 6950 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#59 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.68/100

Lowest price

Currently unavailable

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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 7% faster than the RX 6950 XT at 1440p across our reference games.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6950 XT

RX 9070

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

389 FPS

1% low 230

384 FPS

1% low 228

Apex Legends

+7%

284 FPS

1% low 188

305 FPS

1% low 203

Grand Theft Auto V

+16%

108 FPS

1% low 84

125 FPS

1% low 93

Red Dead Redemption 2

+8%

167 FPS

1% low 113

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+15%

96 FPS

1% low 70

110 FPS

1% low 80

Rocket League

+8%

784 FPS

1% low 353

846 FPS

1% low 378

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+12%

155 FPS

1% low 115

173 FPS

1% low 124

Crimson Desert

+9%

140 FPS

1% low 95

152 FPS

1% low 111

FPS / €

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

RX 6950 XT

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RX 9070

0.965

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Specifications

	RX 6950 XT	RX 9070
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2022-05	2025-03
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	576 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	5120	3584
Boost clock	2310 MHz	2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	335 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	850 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$1099	$549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6950 XT

#59 / 69

Popularity score0.7/100

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

$3,823

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular

850 W · $104

Latest builds

01/07/26

Sapphire Technology Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT Pure Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6 HDMI/Triple DP 11317-04-20G Noir

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, 8 Kerne, 5,0 GHz, AM5 (Raphael) - tray, ohne Kühler

Mon PC aprés la monté des prix

r7-7800x3D

03/03/26

Mon setup après la monté des prix

r7-7800x3D

29/06/26

Gigabyte GBT RX6950XT 16GB Gaming OC-16GD, GV-R695XTGAMING OC-1

Unnamed build

r7-7800x3D

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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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6950 XT

4 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 6950 XT or the RX 9070?

The RX 9070 is on average 7% faster than the RX 6950 XT at 1440p across our reference games.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6950 XT or RX 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 6950 XT averages 436 FPS versus 468 FPS for the RX 9070 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6950 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6950 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

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 6950 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6950 XT is the r9-7900x3D (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 9070 cost right now?

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

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, an improved version of the 6900 XT, offers optimized ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. An optimized flagship card, it excels at 4K and offers the best AMD performance of its generation.

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.