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 GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 6950 XT.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 6950 XT, leading by roughly 10% 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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GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 6950 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 6950 XT
The GeForce RTX 5070 is noticeably faster, around 10% 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 GeForce RTX 5070 starts at $98,970 JPY against $276,570 JPY for the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 206%. The GeForce RTX 5070 still sits about $98,421 JPY above its $549 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $275,471 JPY above its $1,099 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5070 draws just 250W 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 6950 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5070's 12GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 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 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 or Radeon RX 6950 XT?
The GeForce RTX 5070 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 GeForce RTX 5070 better than the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT worth the extra $177,600 JPY over the GeForce RTX 5070?
Does the Radeon RX 6950 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 6,144✓ | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,160 MHz✓ | 1,860 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,512 MHz✓ | 2,310 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 672 GB/s✓ | 576 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 335 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2025 | May 2022 |
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