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- Radeon RX 9070 benchmarks reveal similar performance to Nvidia’s RTX 4080 Super.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was used during testing, and an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor powered the rig.
- The GPU boasts 16 GB of VRAM, but specifics about the exact frequencies and graphics cores are yet to be revealed.
It is no surprise that Nvidia is the biggest conglomerate that powers the gaming industry with its robust graphics cards and processors. AMD is arguably the only challenge that stands strong in Nvidia’s way, and these findings might show you why.
New benchmarks suggest that AMD’s upcoming Radeon RX 9070 GPU features performance close to Nvidia’s RTX 4080 Super.
Why it matters: The first Radeon RX 9070 benchmarks have shown quite a positive result, which is comparable to the RTX 4080 Super. The GPU is expected to be priced around the $500 mark for mid-range 1440p gaming.
IGN extensively benchmarked the Radeon RX 9070 GPU in a rig powered by AMD’s upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. The testing in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 concluded with an average FPS of 99 at 4K resolution without any upscaling and frame generation. Almost 9 GB of VRAM was used by the game out of the available 16 GB.
On the flip side, the Nvidia 4080 Super can get an average FPS of 129 when DLSS is turned on at the ‘Quality’ setting. Given that the upscaler adds a 30% performance boost, the results end up on par with the RX 9070 GPU. However, we still don’t know the exact graphics cores and the card’s clock speed.
Also, bear in mind that the RTX 4080 Super can cost you a staggering $999 figure, while the RX 9070 is rumored to cost around $500. The GPU lineup is expected to hit the market in Q1 2025.
The RX 9070 series GPUs are built using the cutting-edge RDNA 4 architecture, promising huge advancements in ray tracing capabilities and AI computing. That’s not all; the performance in games is expected to be further boosted by AMD’s new AI-based FSR 4.0 upscaler.
All in all, it is worth taking these benchmarks with a grain of salt, as some other factors—like what game is tested and what processor is used—might also influence the results.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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