AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT wins 15 of 15 benchmarks, averaging 23.8% 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 XT leads by 63% (183 vs 112 FPS); the closest fight is Counter-Strike 2 (3% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the better value at 22.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 20.4).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | GeForce RTX 5070 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 FPS | 117 | 79 | +48% |
| Baldur's Gate 3 FPS | 201 | 158 | +27% |
| Black Desert Online FPS | 196 | 158 | +24% |
| Black Myth: Wukong FPS | 91 | 75 | +21% |
| Call of Duty: MW3 FPS | 183 | 112 | +63% |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 FPS | 55 | 49 | +12% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS | 242 | 234 | +3% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 127 | 103 | +23% |
| Diablo 4 FPS | 146 | 131 | +11% |
| Escape from Tarkov FPS | 135 | 124 | +9% |
| Marvel Rivals FPS | 84 | 69 | +22% |
| Monster Hunter Wilds FPS | 88 | 68 | +29% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 142 | 113 | +26% |
| The Last of Us Part II FPS | 107 | 103 | +4% |
| The Witcher 3 FPS | 141 | 106 | +33% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | 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 | 2,970 MHz | 2,512 MHz |
| TDP | 304 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $599 | $549 |
| Release | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-05 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or GeForce RTX 5070?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT performs better for gaming, winning 15 of 15 benchmarks in our suite with an average 23.8% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 304W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers more performance per dollar: 22.9 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 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?
- Call of Duty: MW3: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by roughly 63% (183 vs 112 FPS) in our testing.
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