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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTvsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 arrive as March 2025 releases featuring PCIe 5.0 interfaces and identical hardware video encoding capabilities. Selecting between them depends on balancing price and power against video memory capacity.

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Biggest differences

  • Shader cores

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leads

    +50%

    higher is better

    • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT4,096 cores
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50706,144 cores

  • Video memory

    AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads

    +33%

    higher is better

    • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT16 GB
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 507012 GB

  • Memory bus width

    AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads

    +33%

    higher is better

    • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT256 bit
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070192 bit

  • FP32 compute

    AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads

    +58%

    higher is better

    • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT48.7 TFLOPS
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 507030.9 TFLOPS

Where each one wins

  • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

    • Boost clock
    • FP32 compute
    • Video memory
    • Memory bus width
    • Last-level cache

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

    • Launch price
    • Shader cores
    • Memory type
    • Memory bandwidth
    • Memory speed
    • Board power
    • Recommended PSU
    • DisplayPort version

What both have

  • Release date2025-03
  • PCIe version5.0
  • PCIe lanes16 lanes
  • HDMI version2.1b
  • HDMI outputs1 ports
  • DisplayPort outputs3 ports
  • Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1

Every spec

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SpecAMD Radeon RX 9070 XTNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-032025-03
Launch price599 USD1549 USD
Graphics chip

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Graphics chip specs

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ArchitectureRdna 4Blackwell
Shader cores4,096 cores6,144 cores
Boost clock2,970 MHz22,512 MHz
Base clockNot published2,330 MHz
FP32 compute48.7 TFLOPS30.9 TFLOPS
Memory

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Memory specs

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Video memory16 GB12 GB
Memory typeGddr6Gddr7
Memory bus width256 bit192 bit
Memory bandwidth640 GB/s672 GB/s
Memory speed20 Gbps28 Gbps
Last-level cache64 MB48 MB
Power

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Board power304 W250 W
Recommended PSU750 W650 W3
Power connectors8-pin412V-2x65
Interface

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Interface specs

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PCIe version5.05.0
PCIe lanes16 lanes16 lanes
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.1b2.1b
DisplayPort version2.1a62.1b7
HDMI outputs1 ports1 ports
DisplayPort outputs3 ports3 ports
Max displaysNot published4 displays
Video engine

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Video engine specs

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Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1H.264, HEVC, AV1
Video encodersNot published1 encoders
Size

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Card lengthNot published242 mm
Card heightNot published112 mm
Slot widthNot published2 slots
Notes on 7 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, Launch price: TechSpot reports AMD subsidizes this MSRP with a $50 retailer rebate, so street prices often run higher.
  2. 2AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, Boost clock: TechSpot's 2400 MHz figure is AMD's 'game' clock; the boost rating is 2970 MHz.
  3. 3NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, Recommended PSU: NVIDIA's minimum for a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X; other systems may need a different PSU.
  4. 4AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, Power connectors: Corsair notes a few partner 90-series cards use 12V-2x6; the vast majority use 2x 8-pin.
  5. 5NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, Power connectors: One 16-pin 12V-2x6 socket; an adapter for two 8-pin cables comes in the box.
  6. 6AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, DisplayPort version: TechPowerUp specifies the DisplayPort outputs as UHBR13.5.
  7. 7NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b at the full UHBR20 rate.

Performance and Compute

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 drives 6,144 shader cores, outnumbering the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and its 4,096 cores. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD card achieves a higher boost rating of 2,970 MHz compared to 2,512 MHz on the NVIDIA card, delivering greater FP32 compute capability for demanding tasks.

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Performance and Compute

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Memory and Cache

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT equips buyers with 16 GB of GDDR6 video memory over a wide 256-bit bus, paired with a larger 64 MB last-level cache. In contrast, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 relies on 12 GB of faster GDDR7 memory running on a 192-bit bus to achieve higher memory bandwidth and speed.

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Power and Value

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 launches at $549 and draws less board power at 250 W, requiring a 650 W minimum power supply. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT lists at $599 with a $50 retailer rebate and demands a higher board power of 304 W along with a 750 W power supply.

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The Verdict

Buy the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT if you need more video memory and higher compute performance. Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 if you prefer a lower price and more efficient power draw.

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Where to buy

  • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

    Best for Buyers wanting 16 GB video memory

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  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

    Best for Buyers wanting a $549 price and lower power draw

FAQ

What power connectors do these graphics cards use?

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT uses 8-pin connectors, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 uses a 12V-2x6 socket with an adapter included in the box.

What are the display output options?

Both cards feature one HDMI port and three DisplayPort outputs, with the NVIDIA card supporting up to four displays.

What is the memory type for each card?

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT uses GDDR6 memory, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 uses GDDR7 memory.

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