GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 comes out significantly faster — about 32% ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. But the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the better value, undercutting it by $570 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€990
Performance
37%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+188% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 2,048)
+188% Tensor Cores (184 vs 64)
+56% Bandwidth (504 GB/s vs 322.3 GB/s)
Price
€420
Performance
28%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+26% Boost Clock (3,130 MHz vs 2,475 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster, around 32% ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB currently lists from $420 EUR, $570 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4070 at $990 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~78% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the gentler choice at 160W versus 200W. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 200W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB carries 16GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 4070. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 (RDNA 4 vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 4070 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 better than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster, roughly 32% ahead. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 worth the extra $570 EUR over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 4
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8882,048
Ray Tracing Cores4632
Tensor / AI Cores18464

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Base Clock1,920 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock2,475 MHz3,130 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth504 GB/s322.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP200 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2023Jun 2025