GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 9070, leading by roughly 20% 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 XT vs Radeon RX 9070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 9070
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 9070 XT is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Radeon RX 9070 is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The Radeon RX 9070 XT packs 4,096 stream processors versus 3,584 on the Radeon RX 9070.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 9070 starts at $500 GBP against $579 GBP for the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9070 XT wins on performance-per-dollar. The Radeon RX 9070 is trading below its $549 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 9070 draws just 220W 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.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 9070 XT or Radeon RX 9070?
The Radeon RX 9070 XT 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 9070 if you find it at a steep discount.