AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

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

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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AMD

RX 9070 XT

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#1 / 69

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 / €

0.799

See the cheapest model See all 84 models

Our verdict

The RX 9070 XT is on average 4% faster than the RX 9070 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9070 is currently $140 cheaper ($550 vs $690).
With 0.965 FPS per euro, 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

+4%

384 FPS

1% low 228

398 FPS

1% low 241

Apex Legends

+3%

305 FPS

1% low 203

313 FPS

1% low 207

Grand Theft Auto V

+14%

125 FPS

1% low 93

142 FPS

1% low 106

Red Dead Redemption 2

+6%

181 FPS

1% low 132

191 FPS

1% low 135

Cyberpunk 2077

+5%

110 FPS

1% low 80

115 FPS

1% low 90

Rocket League

+5%

846 FPS

1% low 378

890 FPS

1% low 391

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+3%

173 FPS

1% low 124

179 FPS

1% low 128

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

0.965

RX 9070 XT

0.799

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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

#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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RX 9070 XT

#1 / 69

Popularity score92.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.16.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3023

Average build price

$1,826

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Seasonic CORE GX 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $130

Latest builds

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PC -> Gaming

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 9070

59 models tracked

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RX 9070 XT

84 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 is on average 4% faster than the RX 9070 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9070 is currently $140 cheaper ($550 vs $690). With 0.965 FPS per euro, 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 468 FPS versus 488 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 Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular.

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 Seasonic CORE GX 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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).

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 (924 builds).

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

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

How much does the RX 9070 XT cost right now?

The RX 9070 XT is available from $690. We track 84 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.