72

RX 9070 Graphics Card

RDNA 4 · 12 GB GDDR6

$449

MSRP

78

RX 9070 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

$549

MSRP

Our verdict

The RX 9070 XT Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 8% higher overall score, driven by its 6,144 shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 36.2 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 15% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RX 9070 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $449 versus the RX 9070 XT Graphics Card's $549 price tag, it costs 22% less while delivering performance that's only 8% behind. Its 12 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RX 9070 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RX 9070 XT Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RX 9070 XT Graphics Card

8% faster overall

Best value for money

RX 9070 Graphics Card

2% better value per dollar

RX 9070 Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

2% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
12 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory bus
192-bit
256-bit
Memory bandwidth
487 GB/s
650 GB/s

Performance

Stream processors
4,608
6,144
Boost clock
2,849 MHz
2,950 MHz
Base clock
2,321 MHz
2,416 MHz
FP32 performance
26.3 TFLOPS
36.2 TFLOPS
Ray accelerators
72
96

Physical

Transistors
20 billion
25.6 billion
Process
3 nm
3 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
260 mm
267 mm

Power

TDP
250W
300W
Power connector
2x8-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
63 fps
74 fps
Black Myth Wukong
70 fps
82 fps
Counter-Strike 2
370 fps
420 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
78 fps
92 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
79 fps
93 fps
Spider-Man 2
82 fps
98 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
148,000 points
175,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
34,000 points
40,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
20,500 points
24,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 9070 XT Graphics Card worth $100 more than the RX 9070 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RX 9070 XT Graphics Card scores 78 overall vs 72 for the RX 9070 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RX 9070 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RX 9070 Graphics Card or RX 9070 XT Graphics Card?

The RX 9070 XT Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RX 9070 XT Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RX 9070 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 9070 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 9070 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RX 9070 XT Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RX 9070 Graphics Card or RX 9070 XT Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 9070 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RX 9070 XT Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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