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RX 9070 XT vs RX 9070

The RX 9070 XT is about 11% faster than the RX 9070 in games. In 8 popular games at 1080p (High settings), the RX 9070 XT averages about 246 FPS and the RX 9070 about 240 FPS.

AMDRX 9070 XT420 performance score16 GB · RDNA 411% faster
AMDRX 9070380 performance score16 GB · RDNA 4

RX 9070 XT vs RX 9070: FPS in games

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

RX 9070 XTRX 9070

1080p vs 1440p vs 4K

Average estimated FPS on High settings in the same games.

ResolutionRX 9070 XTRX 9070
1080p246 FPS240 FPS
1440p189 FPS172 FPS
4K117 FPS106 FPS

Can they run the new games?

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

GameRX 9070 XTRX 9070
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 XTRX 9070
Performance score420 ✓380
Video memory (VRAM)16 GB16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power (board)304 W220 W ✓
ArchitectureRDNA 4RDNA 4
Ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingFSR 4FSR 4
Released20252025
Typical price (US)$720$640

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 uses about 84 W less power, so it runs cooler and needs a smaller power supply.
  • For the money, both give about the same performance (about $720 vs $640).
Buy the RX 9070 XT if…
  • you want the most FPS (11% faster)
Buy the RX 9070 if…
  • you have a small power supply or a compact case

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Not sure how much video memory you need? Read How Much VRAM Do You Need for Gaming.

FAQ

Is the RX 9070 XT better than the RX 9070?

Yes. The RX 9070 XT is about 11% faster in games. In our 8 test games at 1080p (High settings) it averages about 246 FPS vs 240 FPS.

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

Probably not: about 11% faster is hard to notice in most games. A bigger jump is a better use of your money.

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

At 1440p High, our estimate is about 189 FPS for the RX 9070 XT and 172 FPS for the RX 9070 on average in recent games.

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.