In terms of pricing, the Radeon RX 9070 XT's most comparable competitor is the GeForce RTX 5070, priced at $549. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is $150 more expensive, which suggests that the RX 9070 XT may not be a direct rival to the latter. But is this really the case? This article will reveal the truth.
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Based on the specifications you've shared, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti was released on January 6, 2025, using the GB203 GPU chip manufactured with TSMC's 5nm process. It features 8,960 CUDA cores, 280 texture units, 70 multi-processors, 280 tensor cores, and 70 ray tracing units.
The card comes with 64MB of L2 cache, a base clock of 2300MHz with boost up to 2452MHz, and is equipped with 16GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus running at 28Gbps, providing 896GB/s of memory bandwidth. It delivers 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, has a TDP of 300W, and retails for $749.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti was released on January 6, 2025, featuring the GB203 GPU chip built on TSMC's 5nm process. It has 8,960 CUDA cores, 280 texture units, 70 streaming multiprocessors, 280 tensor cores, and 70 ray tracing units.
It includes 64MB of L2 cache, a base clock of 2300MHz with boost up to 2452MHz, 16GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus running at 28Gbps, providing 896GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its FP32 performance reaches 43.94 TFLOPS with a power consumption of 300W and a reference price of $749.
For the Radeon RX 9070 XT:
The Radeon RX 9070 XT was released on March 6, 2025, utilizing the Navi48 GPU manufactured on TSMC's 4nm process. It features 4,096 shaders, 256 texture units, 128 raster units, 64 compute units, and 128 tensor cores. It has 8MB of L2 cache and 64MB of L3 cache.
Its base clock runs at 1660MHz, boosting up to 2970MHz. It's equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with memory speed of 20.1Gbps and bandwidth of 644.6GB/s. The card has a power consumption of 304W and is priced at $599.
The main configuration is as follows:
Processor: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Motherboard: MSI MPG X670E CARBON
Memory: 32GB DDR5 6000 MHz
Graphics cards: GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5090
Storage: Two Samsung 970 EVO 1TB drives
Operating system: Windows 11
We'll be benchmarking seven different games at 4K resolution settings. In the following comparison images, results from the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti are shown on the left, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT results appear on the right.
Game 1: Ghostwire: Tokyo
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivered an average of 60 FPS, with minimum framerate dropping to 53 FPS. Frame times averaged 16.6ms. CPU utilization remained low at 11%, drawing 51W with temperatures holding at 52°C. System memory usage reached 10.7GB. The GPU itself maintained 99% utilization, consuming 8.3GB of VRAM while drawing 274W and running at 52°C.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT pushed significantly higher numbers with 72 FPS average and 65 FPS minimum. Frame times were noticeably better at 13.8ms. CPU utilization was similar at 12%, drawing 48W at 49°C. System RAM usage was higher at 13.2GB. GPU utilization also hit 99%, but VRAM consumption jumped to 10.7GB while drawing 344W of power and running at 56°C.
In this title, both cards showed nearly identical CPU utilization with the RX 9070 XT just 1% higher. The AMD card did require 2.5GB more system memory and 2.4GB more VRAM than its NVIDIA counterpart.
Performance-wise, the Radeon RX 9070 XT clearly outpaced the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with a 12 FPS advantage in both average and minimum framerates, along with approximately 3ms better frame times. This advantage comes at the cost of 70W higher power consumption and temperatures running 4°C hotter.
Game 2: God of War
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieved an average of 94 FPS with minimum framerates of 86 FPS. Frame times averaged 10.6ms. CPU utilization sat at 15%, drawing 46W with temperatures at 48°C. System memory usage was 12.3GB. The GPU maintained 99% utilization, using 8.5GB of VRAM while consuming 276W and running at 53°C.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT recorded slightly lower performance with 89 FPS average and 81 FPS minimum. Frame times were marginally higher at a 11.4ms average. CPU utilization was actually lower at 12%, drawing the same 46W but running slightly warmer at 50°C. System RAM usage increased to 13.3GB. GPU utilization matched at 99%, with VRAM consumption reaching 9.6GB while pulling 336W and hitting 58°C.
In God of War, the RX 9070 XT showed 3% lower CPU utilization despite requiring 1GB more system memory and 1.1GB more VRAM.
Performance-wise, the tide turned with NVIDIA taking the lead. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti outperformed the Radeon RX 9070 XT by 5 FPS in both average and minimum framerates, though frame times remained competitive between the two cards. The AMD card continued its pattern of higher power draw (+60W) and temperatures (+5°C) compared to the NVIDIA offering.
Game 3: Forza Horizon 5
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivered an impressive 117 FPS average, with minimum framerates of 105 FPS. Frame times came in at 7.9ms. CPU utilization reached 26%, drawing 64W at 55°C. System memory usage was 12.4GB. The GPU ran at 98% utilization, consuming 9.9GB of VRAM while drawing 224W and maintaining a cool 50°C.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT pushed even higher numbers with 132 FPS average and 121 FPS minimum. Frame times improved to 7.2ms. CPU utilization matched at 26%, though power draw was slightly lower at 60W with temperatures at 52°C. System RAM usage jumped significantly to 15.0GB. GPU utilization also hit 98%, with VRAM consumption reaching 11.2GB while pulling 333W at 51°C.
In Forza Horizon 5, both platforms showed identical CPU utilization, though the RX 9070 XT demanded 2.6GB more system memory and 1.3GB more VRAM than its competitor.
Performance-wise, AMD took a commanding lead with the Radeon RX 9070 XT outperforming the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by 15 FPS in average framerates and 16 FPS in minimum framerates. Frame times were nearly identical between the two. This substantial performance advantage came with significantly higher power consumption (+109W), though temperatures remained competitive with only a 1°C difference.
Game 4: Silent Hill 2
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti recorded an average of 65 FPS, though minimum framerates dipped to 47 FPS. Frame times averaged 15.9ms. CPU utilization hit 15%, consuming 48W at 50°C. System memory usage was 11.1GB. The GPU maintained 98% utilization, using 8.6GB of VRAM while drawing 243W and running at 51°C.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT delivered a slightly lower 60 FPS average, but with more consistent minimum framerates of 53 FPS. Frame times were comparable at 16.6ms. CPU utilization was lower at 13%, with identical power draw at 48W and temperatures at 49°C. System RAM usage climbed to 13.7GB. GPU utilization was virtually identical at 97%, with VRAM consumption reaching a higher 10.3GB while drawing a substantial 339W and running at 55°C.
In this remake, the RX 9070 XT required 2% less CPU overhead despite consuming 2.6GB more system memory and 1.7GB more VRAM. GPU utilization remained practically equal between the two cards.
Performance in Silent Hill 2 showed an interesting split: while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti won in average framerates by 5 FPS, the Radeon RX 9070 XT delivered more consistent performance with minimum framerates 6 FPS higher than its competitor. Frame times were essentially equal, making this matchup close to a draw in overall experience. As we've seen throughout testing, the AMD solution demanded significantly higher power (+96W) and ran slightly warmer (+4°C).
Game 5: Microsoft Flight Simulator
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti managed 48 FPS on average with minimum framerates of 43 FPS. Frame times averaged 19.5ms. CPU utilization was notably high at 38%, drawing 78W and reaching 63°C. System memory usage climbed to 18.8GB. The GPU ran at 98% utilization, consuming a substantial 13.3GB of VRAM while drawing 262W and operating at 54°C.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT performed nearly identically with 49 FPS average and 44 FPS minimum. Frame times were slightly higher at 21.0ms. CPU utilization was significantly lower at 32%, drawing less power at 72W and running cooler at 58°C. System RAM usage was marginally higher at 19.1GB. GPU utilization matched at 98%, with VRAM consumption reaching 14.6GB while pulling 303W and hitting 59°C.
In this demanding simulator, the RX 9070 XT required 6% less CPU overhead while using just 0.3GB more system memory but 1.3GB more VRAM.
Performance was practically identical between the two cards, with the Radeon RX 9070 XT edging out the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by just 1 FPS in both average and minimum framerates. Frame times were slightly worse on the AMD card by about 1ms. Overall, this matchup ends in a practical tie for user experience. The AMD card maintained its pattern of higher power consumption (+41W) and temperatures (+5°C).
Game 6: STALKER 2
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivered 48 FPS on average, with minimum framerates of 40 FPS. Frame times averaged 21.6ms. CPU utilization reached 23%, drawing 64W with temperatures at 58°C. System memory usage hit 15.8GB. The GPU maintained 98% utilization, using 9.5GB of VRAM while consuming 263W and running at 53°C.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT struggled more in this title, averaging 41 FPS with minimum framerates of 38 FPS. Frame times were higher at 23.3ms. CPU utilization was slightly lower at 21%, drawing 62W at 53°C. System RAM usage jumped significantly to 20.6GB. GPU utilization was nearly identical at 99%, with VRAM usage reaching 10.6GB while pulling a hefty 336W and running at 54°C.
In STALKER 2, the RX 9070 XT showed 2% lower CPU utilization despite demanding 4.8GB more system memory and 1.1GB more VRAM than its NVIDIA counterpart.
Performance-wise, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti established a clear lead over the Radeon RX 9070 XT with 7 FPS higher average framerates and 2 FPS better minimum framerates. Frame times were also approximately 2ms better on the NVIDIA card. While the performance gap isn't massive, NVIDIA holds a noticeable advantage here while consuming significantly less power (-73W) with virtually identical operating temperatures (just 1°C difference).
Game 7: Black Myth: Wukong
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieved 45 FPS on average, with minimum framerates dropping to 35 FPS. Frame times averaged 22.6ms. CPU utilization was modest at 12%, drawing 46W at 54°C. System memory usage reached 12.5GB. The GPU ran at 97% utilization, consuming 10.6GB of VRAM while drawing 259W and operating at 53°C.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT struggled significantly in this title, managing only 24 FPS average with minimums at 21 FPS. Frame times ballooned to 42.0ms. CPU utilization was higher at 17%, though power draw was slightly less at 43W and temperatures lower at 50°C. System RAM usage was comparable at 12.8GB. GPU utilization maxed out at 100%, with VRAM consumption at 10.2GB while drawing 308W and running at 57°C.
In Black Myth: Wukong, the RX 9070 XT showed 5% higher CPU utilization with only marginally increased system memory usage (+0.3GB) and slightly less VRAM usage (-0.4GB). The AMD card's GPU was working flat-out at 100% utilization compared to the NVIDIA card's 97%.
Performance-wise, this test revealed a dramatic difference with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti outperforming the Radeon RX 9070 XT by a substantial 21 FPS in average framerates and 14 FPS in minimum framerates. Frame times were nearly double on the AMD card, coming in around 20ms worse. These results strongly suggest optimization issues with AMD hardware for this particular title. Despite the significantly worse performance, the RX 9070 XT still consumed more power (+49W) and ran hotter (+4°C).
Conclusion
Looking purely at gaming performance, the Radeon RX 9070 XT falls slightly behind overall, though future driver optimizations could potentially close this gap. At present, we can consider its performance roughly on par with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
However, examining hardware resource utilization reveals some advantages for NVIDIA. The RTX 5070 Ti consistently uses less system memory and VRAM across our test suite while drawing significantly less power – giving it some notable advantages in overall efficiency.
Despite these shortcomings, the Radeon RX 9070 XT's pricing makes a compelling argument in its favor. At $150 less than the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, AMD's offering clearly delivers better value for budget-conscious gamers willing to accept higher power consumption for competitive performance.
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