GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 6950 XT and Radeon RX 9070 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 9070 XT comes out significantly faster — about 24% ahead of the Radeon RX 6950 XT.
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Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 6950 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 6950 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is significantly faster, around 24% ahead of the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
At 304W against 335W, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 9070 XT's memory is faster — 645 GB/s versus 576 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is roughly 3 years newer than the Radeon RX 6950 XT (RDNA 4 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6950 XT or Radeon RX 9070 XT?
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the faster card by about 24%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT better than the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6950 XT or the Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 5,120✓ | 4,096 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 64 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 128 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,860 MHz✓ | 1,660 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,310 MHz | 2,970 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 644.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 335 W | 304 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2022 | Mar 2025 |
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