AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#7 / 71▲

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

$570

FPS / $

0.963

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AMD

RX 9070 XT

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#1 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.88/100

Lowest price

$690

FPS / $

0.826

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (505 FPS vs 500 FPS on average).
The RX 9070 is currently $120 cheaper ($570 vs $690).
With 0.963 FPS/$, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 9070

RX 9070 XT

Counter-Strike 2

405 FPS

1% low 243

407 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+1%

322 FPS

1% low 209

326 FPS

1% low 214

Grand Theft Auto V

+11%

138 FPS

1% low 105

153 FPS

1% low 110

Red Dead Redemption 2

+6%

181 FPS

1% low 132

191 FPS

1% low 135

Cyberpunk 2077

+2%

141 FPS

1% low 102

144 FPS

1% low 110

Rocket League

912 FPS

1% low 400

911 FPS

1% low 415

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+4%

195 FPS

1% low 146

203 FPS

1% low 149

Crimson Desert

+6%

152 FPS

1% low 111

161 FPS

1% low 113

FPS / $

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

RX 9070

0.963

RX 9070 XT

0.826

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Specifications

	RX 9070	RX 9070 XT
Architecture	RDNA 4	RDNA 4
Release date	2025-03	2025-03
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	640 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	3584	4096
Boost clock	2540 MHz	2970 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	220 W	304 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$549	$599

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9070

#7 / 71

Popularity score32.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.4.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

730

Average build price

$1,539

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM850e 850W ATX 3.1 Fully Modular White

850 W · $99

Latest builds

Version 9070

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RX 9070 XT

#1 / 71

Popularity score92.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.16%

Number of builds created with this GPU

4129

Average build price

$1,901

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM1000e 1000W Fully Modular Black

1000 W · $133

Latest builds

build 2

build 1

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RX 9070

15 models tracked

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RX 9070 XT

31 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (505 FPS vs 500 FPS on average). The RX 9070 is currently $120 cheaper ($570 vs $690). With 0.963 FPS/$, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

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

At 1440p, the RX 9070 averages 500 FPS versus 505 FPS for the RX 9070 XT across our reference games.

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 Corsair RM850e 850W ATX 3.1 Fully Modular White.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070 XT?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RX 9070 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM1000e 1000W Fully Modular Black.

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 (147 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 XT is the r7-7800x3D (1404 builds).

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $570. We track 15 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 XT cost right now?

The RX 9070 XT is available from $690. We track 31 models in real time.

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.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, featuring RDNA 4 architecture, delivers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and competes with the best cards in its class.