GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6950 XT, leading by roughly 31% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs Radeon RX 6950 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs Radeon RX 6950 XT
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is significantly faster, around 31% 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
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti draws just 300W versus 335W for the Radeon RX 6950 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is roughly 3 years newer than the Radeon RX 6950 XT (Blackwell vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6950 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or Radeon RX 6950 XT?
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the faster card by about 31%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 8,960✓ | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 280 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,300 MHz✓ | 1,860 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,452 MHz✓ | 2,310 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 896 GB/s✓ | 576 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 300 W✓ | 335 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2025 | May 2022 |
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