GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6950 XT, leading by roughly 31% 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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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Price
€950
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+75% CUDA Cores (8,960 vs 5,120)
+56% Bandwidth (896 GB/s vs 576 GB/s)
+6% Boost Clock (2,452 MHz vs 2,310 MHz)
Price
€1,546
Performance
42%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+14% Ray Accelerators (80 vs 70)

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.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti starts at $950 EUR against $1,546 EUR for the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 113%. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still sits about $201 EUR above its $749 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $447 EUR above its $1,099 EUR MSRP.

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 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 Ti better than the Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 31% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or the Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT worth the extra $596 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070 TiRadeon RX 6950 XT
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)8,9605,120
Ray Tracing Cores7080
Tensor / AI Cores280

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070 TiRadeon RX 6950 XT
Base Clock2,300 MHz1,860 MHz
Boost Clock2,452 MHz2,310 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070 TiRadeon RX 6950 XT
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth896 GB/s576 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070 TiRadeon RX 6950 XT
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP300 W335 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2025May 2022