GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 6950 XT and Radeon RX 9070.
The Radeon RX 9070 is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 6950 XT, leading by roughly 7% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 6950 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 6950 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 9070 starts at $65,847 INR against $114,949 INR for the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 87%. The Radeon RX 9070 still sits about $65,298 INR above its $549 INR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $113,850 INR above its $1,099 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 9070 draws just 220W 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 RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 9070'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 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?
The Radeon RX 9070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6950 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 9070 better than the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6950 XT or the Radeon RX 9070?
Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT worth the extra $49,102 INR over the Radeon RX 9070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 5,120✓ | 3,584 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 56 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,860 MHz✓ | 1,330 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,310 MHz | 2,520 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 335 W | 220 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2022 | Mar 2025 |
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