AMD
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6 · FSR 4
88
/ 100
From $599
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 9070
RDNA 4 · 16 GB · 220 W · $549
88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT lands at 88 and Radeon RX 9070 at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT if…
- ✓Best price/raster on the market
- ✓FSR 4 quality matches DLSS 3
- ✓16 GB VRAM standard
Pick Radeon RX 9070 if…
- ✓Same 16 GB as XT sibling
- ✓Lower power than 9070 XT
- ✓Excellent price-to-frame
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 88
vs 88 Radeon RX 9070
Score breakdown
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
88 raster 92
rt 80
ai 78
efficiency 82
vram 84
Radeon RX 9070
88 raster 88
rt 82
ai 80
efficiency 92
vram 0
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Compute units | 64 | — |
| Ray accelerators | 64 | — |
| Stream processors | 4096 | — |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Bandwidth | 640 GB/s | — |
| Boost clock | 2.97 GHz | — |
| TBP | 304 W | 220 W |
| Process | TSMC 4 nm | — |
| Connector | 2× 8-pin | — |
| Length | 276 mm | — |
| Architecture | — | RDNA 4 |
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
Pros
- +Best price/raster on the market
- +FSR 4 quality matches DLSS 3
- +16 GB VRAM standard
Cons
- −Trails NVIDIA at full path tracing
- −Higher idle power
- −Smaller dev support
Radeon RX 9070
Pros
- +Same 16 GB as XT sibling
- +Lower power than 9070 XT
- +Excellent price-to-frame
Cons
- −Slightly slower than XT
- −RT still trails NVIDIA
- −FSR 4 needs game adoption
FAQ: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 9070
Which is better, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or Radeon RX 9070? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT worth the price? +
At $599, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in raster.
Is Radeon RX 9070 worth the price? +
At $549, Radeon RX 9070 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in efficiency.
Does AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or Radeon RX 9070 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.