AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs Category Average
Verdict
Our overall take, at a glance
Key takeaways
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads Category Average overall by 81 points (81 vs 0 out of 100).
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 stands out on Core Specifications Base Frequency: 2.4 GHz, Core Specifications Base Power: 350 W, Core Specifications Maximum Frequency: 2.75 GHz.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads overall
$549 at launch
Why it stands out
- Core Specifications Base Frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Core Specifications Base Power: 350 W
- Core Specifications Maximum Frequency: 2.75 GHz
In-depth analysisAI
AI-generated from the cited sources — may be incomplete or inaccurate; verify important details before deciding · generated Jun 2026.
AMD Radeon RX 9070
The AMD Radeon RX 970 XT was announced as part of the new RX 9000 series, featuring a fully unlocked Navi 48 die. It is set to launch on March 6th with an MSRP of $600 USD.
Best for rate tracingBest for gaming value proposition
Pros
- Claims to be 37% faster on average than the RX 7900 GR for raster titles
- Reports an average uplift of 53% for ray tracing examples, suggesting a larger boost in this area compared to rasterization
- The inclusion of FSR 4 is noted as a potential benefit
- It provides performance close to the RTX 4070 Super in worst-case scenarios and potentially near the RTX 4070 Ti levels for ray tracing.
Cons
- Reviewers suggest it may lack a 'wow factor' or major architectural improvements.
- Its price point, especially when compared to NVIDA's pricing models, might make it difficult to justify an upgrade for certain users.
- It is predicted to fall considerably short of the RTX 3070 Ti in some estimates.
Performance
Higher benchmark score = faster
AMD Radeon RX 907025,381
Category Average16,659
Benchmark score — a measured indicator of raw performance, not a guarantee of real-world speed.
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