AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9070 wins 11 of 15 benchmarks, averaging 8.4% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Call of Duty: MW3, where AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads by 41% (158 vs 112 FPS); the closest fight is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the better value at 22 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 20.4).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 FPS | 101 | 79 | +28% |
| Baldur's Gate 3 FPS | 170 | 158 | +8% |
| Black Desert Online FPS | 167 | 158 | +6% |
| Black Myth: Wukong FPS | 77 | 75 | +3% |
| Call of Duty: MW3 FPS | 158 | 112 | +41% |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 FPS | 48 | 49 | -2% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS | 226 | 234 | -3% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 110 | 103 | +7% |
| Diablo 4 FPS | 126 | 131 | -4% |
| Escape from Tarkov FPS | 134 | 124 | +8% |
| Marvel Rivals FPS | 74 | 69 | +7% |
| Monster Hunter Wilds FPS | 76 | 68 | +12% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 124 | 113 | +10% |
| The Last of Us Part II FPS | 97 | 103 | -6% |
| The Witcher 3 FPS | 120 | 106 | +13% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 5070 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Transistors | 53,900M | 31,100M |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 (Navi 48) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,520 MHz | 2,512 MHz |
| TDP | 220 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $549 | $549 |
| Release | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-05 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9070 or GeForce RTX 5070?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 performs better for gaming, winning 11 of 15 benchmarks in our suite with an average 8.4% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9070 and GeForce RTX 5070?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 has 16GB VRAM and a 220W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9070 or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers more performance per dollar: 22 average FPS per $100 versus 20.4. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 9070 and GeForce RTX 5070?
- Call of Duty: MW3: AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads by roughly 41% (158 vs 112 FPS) in our testing.
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