GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 5070, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $106 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070
Price
€600
Performance
46%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+50% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 4,096)
+50% Tensor Cores (192 vs 128)
+4% Bandwidth (672 GB/s vs 644.6 GB/s)
Price
€706
Performance
52%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Ray Accelerators (64 vs 48)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+18% Boost Clock (2,970 MHz vs 2,512 MHz)

Radeon RX 9070 XT vs GeForce RTX 5070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 9070 XT vs GeForce RTX 5070

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070. 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 $600 EUR against $706 EUR for the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5070 offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 9070 XT still sits about $107 EUR above its $599 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 5070 draws just 250W versus 304W for the Radeon RX 9070 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 9070 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5070's 12GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9070 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 9070 XT?

Choose the Radeon RX 9070 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT better than the GeForce RTX 5070?

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. The GeForce RTX 5070 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Radeon RX 9070 XT?

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT worth the extra $106 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5070?

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

Does the Radeon RX 9070 XT 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 5070Radeon RX 9070 XT
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 4
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)6,1444,096
Ray Tracing Cores4864
Tensor / AI Cores192128

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 9070 XT
Base Clock2,160 MHz1,660 MHz
Boost Clock2,512 MHz2,970 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 9070 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth672 GB/s644.6 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 9070 XT
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP250 W304 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2025Mar 2025