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AMD RX 9070 XT
Rated: 8.8/10
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti
Rated: 9/10
Pros And Cons
GPU
Pros
Cons
RX 9070 XT
✅ More ROPs
✅ Better Price
❌ Higher power consumption
❌ Weaker ray tracing performance
RTX 5070 Ti
✅ Better efficiency
✅ Uses GDDR7 memory
❌ More expensive
Key Takeaways
In our tests, NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Ti came out 3.7% faster in gaming at 4K while 27.5% better at managing productivity tasks.
In energy consumption, RTX 5070 Ti saves around 14% more energy on average than AMD’s RX 9070 XT.
Due to availability problems, the RTX 5070 Ti stands at an 88% higher price than the current value of the RX 9070 XT.
If you are looking for a decent gaming performance for your buck, the RX 9070 Ti is the obvious option but if efficiency and productivity are worth this extra money, the RTX 5070 Ti is your pick.
Process Nodes: Both the RX 9070 XT and RTX 5070 Ti are built on TSMC’s 5nm process node, ensuring cutting-edge efficiency and performance.
Clock Speeds: The RX 9070 XT features a base clock of 1660 MHz and can boost up to 2970 MHz, offering a significantly higher boost clock. In contrast, the RTX 5070 Ti starts at 2295 MHz and reaches a boost clock of 2452 MHz.
VRAM: Both GPUs come with 16GB of VRAM and share a 256-bit memory bus, but the RX 9070 XT utilizes GDDR6 memory, whereas the RTX 5070 Ti is equipped with the faster GDDR7.
TDP: The RX 9070 XT has a TDP of 304W, slightly higher than the 300W rating of the RTX 5070 Ti meaning both GPUs require a robust power supply setup for optimal performance.
Supported Technologies: The RTX 5070 Ti comes packed with DLSS 4, Nvidia Reflex 2.0, and AI-driven optimizations, while the RX 9070 XT introduces FSR 4 and AFMF 2.1, enabling frame generation across all games for smoother and more responsive gameplay.
AMD’s latest RX 9070 series is stepping into the spotlight as a direct response to Nvidia’s Blackwell lineup. But does this mean AMD is finally ready to go head-to-head—or even surpass—Team Green’s latest offerings? Let’s find out as we compare the RX 9070 XT against the RTX 5070 Ti to see who comes out on top.
Gaming Benchmarks – 4K
Built with gamers in mind, these GPUs need to prove themselves in real-world gaming scenarios. To see how they perform, we tested the RX 9070 XT and RTX 5070 Ti head-to-head in multiple games at 4K max settings, using the same high-end test bench for a fair comparison.
Averaging 26 FPS, the RTX 5070 Ti delivered a massive 84.6% boost over the RX 9070 XT’s 48 FPS, making it the clear winner for this demanding title.
For 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti hit 37 FPS, a 76.2% jump over the RX 9070 XT’s 21 FPS, ensuring smoother gameplay during intense moments.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image by Tech4Gamers)
The RTX 5070 Ti’s 97 FPS average gave it a 7.8% lead over the RX 9070 XT’s 90 FPS, showing strong performance in open-world gameplay.
For 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti reached 84 FPS, outperforming the RX 9070 XT’s 76FPS by 10.5%, resulting in fewer stutters.
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 (Image by Tech4Gamers)
In Cyberpunk 2077, the RX 9070 XT maintained an average of 62 FPS, just 3.3% higher than the RTX 5070 Ti’s 60 FPS, showing near-identical performance.
The 1% lows saw the RX 9070 XT drop to 51 FPS, an 8.5% improvement compared to the RTX 5070 Ti’s 47 FPS, though gameplay remained smooth.
Silent Hill 2
Averaging 64 FPS, the RTX 5070 Ti outperformed the RX 9070 XT’s 61 FPS by 4.9%, providing a slightly better experience.
In 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti hit 52 FPS, an 8.3% improvement over the RX 9070 XT’s 48 FPS, reducing frame dips.
F1 24
F1 24 (Image by Tech4Gamers)
The RTX 5070 Ti averaged 132 FPS, 10.9% faster than the RX 9070 XT’s 119 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate gaming.
For 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti reached 115 FPS, 6.5% ahead of the RX 9070 XT’s 108FPS, ensuring a fluid racing experience.
Alan Wake II
Alan Wake II (Image by Tech4Gamers)
With an average of 52 FPS, the RTX 5070 Ti trailed slightly behind the RX 9070 XT’s 54 FPS by 3.8%, performing nearly identically.
The 1% lows saw the RTX 5070 Ti at 44 FPS, just 4.5% lower than the RX 9070 XT’s 46 FPS, keeping performance steady.
Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima (Image by Tech4Gamers)
The RX 9070 XT took the lead in Ghost of Tsushima, averaging 73 FPS, 12.3% higher than the RTX 5070 Ti’s 65 FPS.
1% lows showed a similar pattern, with the RX 9070 XT at 61 FPS, 10.9% better than the RTX 5070 Ti’s 55 FPS, ensuring fewer drops.
Returnal
Returnal (Image by Tech4Gamers)
The RTX 5070 Ti pushed 84 FPS on average, 7.7% ahead of the RX 9070 XT’s 78 FPS, showcasing stronger performance.
In 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti reached 63 FPS, 5.0% higher than the RX 9070 XT’s 60 FPS, providing a more stable experience.
Productivity Benchmarks
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro (Image by Tech4Gamers)
In Adobe Premiere Pro, the RTX 5070 Ti maintained a strong 11.0% lead over the RX 9070 XT, scoring 13,580 points in PugetBench compared to the RX 9070 XT’s 12,230 points, ensuring smoother video editing workflows.
UL Procyon
UL Procyon (Image by Tech4Gamers)
The RTX 5070 Ti delivered a significant 47.4% advantage in AI-powered image generation, scoring 3,890 points, far ahead of the RX 9070 XT’s 2,640 points, making it the superior choice for AI-driven workloads.
When it came to AI-based text generation, the RTX 5070 Ti outshined the RX 9070 XT with a massive 89.0% lead, scoring 4,310 points compared to the RX 9070 XT’s 2,280 points, making complex language models run significantly faster.
Blender (Barbershop Render)
Blender (Image by Tech4Gamers)
In Blender’s Barbershop benchmark, the RTX 5070 Ti completed the render in just 49 seconds, a 51.0% faster time than the RX 9070 XT’s 100 seconds, highlighting its efficiency in 3D rendering tasks.
Overall Gaming Performance
GPU
RX 9070 XT
RTX 5070 Ti
Average FPS
📈 70.4
📈 75.25
1% Lows
📉 58.9
📉 62.1
Productivity Rating
✏️ 7/10
✏️ 9/10
Winner: RTX 5070 Ti
Average Framerate
The RTX 5070 Ti averaged 75.25 FPS, edging out the RX 9070 XT by 3.7%, though the gap varied depending on the game. Black Myth: Wukong was the standout, with the RTX 5070 Ti delivering a massive 84.6% boost, showing that while the overall difference is small, some titles see huge gains.
1% Lows
Minimum framerates followed a similar pattern, with the RTX 5070 Ti averaging 62.125 FPS, a 5.5% improvement over the RX 9070 XT’s 58.875 FPS. Black Myth: Wukong once again stood out, with the RTX 5070 Ti outperforming by 76.2%, showcasing NVIDIA’s strength in specific scenarios.
Productivity
When it comes to productivity, the RTX 5070 Ti was 27.5% faster, solidifying NVIDIA’s lead in rendering, AI tasks, and video editing. This makes it the better pick for users who need a GPU that excels in both gaming and productivity.
Power Consumption
Power Consumption
RX 9070 XT
RTX 5070 Ti
Idle
10⚡
18⚡
Gaming
351⚡
274⚡
Ray Tracing
351⚡
307⚡
Maximum
346⚡
310⚡
Winner: RTX 5070 Ti
The RTX 5070 Ti proves to be the more power-efficient option, consuming around 14% less energy than the RX 9070 XT on average. Thanks to its slightly lower TDP, NVIDIA takes the lead in power efficiency without sacrificing performance.
Pricing And Availability
GPU
RX 9070 XT
RTX 5070 Ti
Price Difference
Launch MSRP
💲599
💲749
25.04%
Current Price
💲737
💲1389
88.42%
With limited availability driving prices up, the RTX 5070 Ti is now 88% more expensive than the RX 9070 XT, widening the 20% launch gap into a massive difference that makes NVIDIA look far less competitive against AMD’s RX 9070 XT.
Final Verdict—What We Recommend?
RX 9070 XT: AMD’s latest graphics solution, the RX 9070 XT, gives Team Red another powerhouse GPU that shines in high-end gaming with solid next-gen support. What’s more, it delivers this performance without breaking the bank, making it a strong contender for gamers.
RTX 5070 Ti: As part of NVIDIA’s latest lineup, the RTX 5070 Ti delivers a solid performance edge, excelling in 4K gaming, heavy productivity workloads, and raw power. While it’s a powerhouse in every way, its higher price makes it a tougher sell for those looking for better value.
The 5070 Ti takes the lead in both performance and efficiency though, if you’re after the best performance per dollar, the RX 9070 XT takes the crown. However, if productivity and efficiency are deal-breakers and you’re okay with spending more, the RTX 5070 Ti is the better choice for you.
FAQs
Which GPU is better for ray tracing?
The RTX 5070 Ti leads in ray tracing due to NVIDIA’s superior RT cores and DLSS support, though AMD has made improvements.
Which card has better drivers and stability?
NVIDIA typically provides more stable drivers and better long-term software support, but AMD has improved significantly in recent years.
Which one is better for content creation?
The RTX 5070 Ti is better for video editing, 3D rendering, and workloads that benefit from CUDA acceleration, while the RX 9070 XT is strong in raw compute performance but lacks NVIDIA’s ecosystem advantages.
Is the RTX 5070 Ti’s DLSS 4 or the RX 9070 XT’s FSR 4 better?
DLSS 4 on the 5070 Ti is better due to dedicated AI hardware, delivering smoother performance and sharper image quality than FSR 4’s software-based upscaling.
Which GPU is more future-proof?
The RTX 5070 Ti is likely the better long-term investment due to its higher raw performance, ensuring smoother gameplay in future titles.
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