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RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070

The RX 9070 XT is about 17% faster than the RTX 5070 in games. In 8 popular games at 1080p (High settings), the RX 9070 XT averages about 246 FPS and the RTX 5070 about 234 FPS.

AMDRX 9070 XT420 performance score16 GB · RDNA 417% faster
NVIDIARTX 5070360 performance score12 GB · Blackwell

RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070: FPS in games

Estimated average FPS at 1080p, High settings, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ.

RX 9070 XTRTX 5070
Cyberpunk 2077
172
148
Counter-Strike 2
533
533
Call of Duty®
213
203
Forza Horizon 5
224
212
Red Dead Redemption 2
183
157
Marvel Rivals
162
138
Apex Legends™
293
293
Baldur's Gate 3
190
185

1080p vs 1440p vs 4K

Average estimated FPS on High settings in the same games.

ResolutionRX 9070 XTRTX 5070
1080p246 FPS234 FPS
1440p189 FPS162 FPS
4K117 FPS100 FPS

Can they run the new games?

How each graphics card compares with the official graphics card requirements of new PC games.

GameRX 9070 XTRTX 5070
Resident Evil RequiemAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Forza Horizon 6Above recommendedAbove recommended
Gears of War: E-DayAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Crimson DesertAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4Above recommendedMeets recommended
Phantom Blade ZeroAbove recommendedAbove recommended

Specs

RX 9070 XTRTX 5070
Performance score420 ✓360
Video memory (VRAM)16 GB ✓12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR7
Power (board)304 W250 W ✓
ArchitectureRDNA 4Blackwell
Ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingFSR 4DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Generation
Released20252025
Typical price (US)$720$735

Official specs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Performance score: GTX 1060 6GB = 100. Prices: the cheaper of the usual new price and the typical used (eBay) price, October 2026. They change every week.

Which one should you buy?

  • The RX 9070 XT has more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB). That helps at 1440p, with Ultra textures and in big new games.
  • The RTX 5070 uses about 54 W less power, so it runs cooler and needs a smaller power supply.
  • Upscaling: RX 9070 XT has FSR 4, RTX 5070 has DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Generation.
  • For the money, the RX 9070 XT gives about 19% more performance per dollar (about $720 vs $735).
Buy the RX 9070 XT if…
  • you want the most FPS (17% faster)
  • you want the best value for your money
  • you play at 1440p or with Ultra textures (more VRAM)
Buy the RTX 5070 if…
  • you have a small power supply or a compact case

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FAQ

Is the RX 9070 XT better than the RTX 5070?

Yes. The RX 9070 XT is about 17% faster in games. In our 8 test games at 1080p (High settings) it averages about 246 FPS vs 234 FPS.

Is it worth upgrading from the RTX 5070 to the RX 9070 XT?

It is a noticeable upgrade (about 17% faster), worth it if you can sell your RTX 5070 or find a good price.

Which is better for 1440p, the RX 9070 XT or the RTX 5070?

At 1440p High, our estimate is about 189 FPS for the RX 9070 XT and 162 FPS for the RTX 5070 on average in recent games. More VRAM also helps at 1440p: RX 9070 XT 16 GB, RTX 5070 12 GB.

How are these numbers calculated?

Every graphics card has a gaming performance score (GTX 1060 6GB = 100) based on published benchmark averages. FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ. They are estimates, not benchmarks.

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How we compare: scores are gaming performance averages from published benchmarks (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware and others), and FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, calibrated on benchmark results. They are estimates for typical gameplay, not our own lab tests. Updated October 2026. See our editorial standards.