RX 9070 XT beats RTX 5070 on performance not value
The RX 9070 XT just widened its lead over Nvidia’s RTX 5070, according to new tests from Hardware Unboxed. While its raw performance looks excellent, the pricing still makes it a tough sell, especially next to its cheaper sibling.
RX 9070 XT is now 24% faster than RTX 5070 with FSR 4
In a 23-game average at 1440p, the XT comes out 24% ahead of the RTX 5070. Even with both GPUs using their respective upscaling tools, FSR 4 for AMD and DLSS 4 for Nvidia, the lead holds.
Here’s how it breaks down by FSR 4 profile:
- Quality mode: 22% faster
- Balanced mode: 21% faster
- Performance mode: 19% faster
Compared to the RX 9070, the XT version delivers around 10% more performance on average. With FSR 4 enabled, the gains drop slightly to 6–8% depending on the mode.
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At the time of writing, the RX 9070 XT costs about $650 on Newegg. Meanwhile, the RX 9070 is now widely available at its $549 MSRP.
XT offers more, but not quite enough
Compared to the RTX 5070, the RX 9070 XT offers:
- 24% more gaming performance
- 18% higher price
- 4 GB more VRAM
If you’re upgrading from an older GPU and want long-term headroom, that extra VRAM might justify the price. Still, value-conscious buyers may hesitate.
RX 9070 remains the better buy for now
Between the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, the difference shrinks. You’re paying 18% more for just 10% better performance and no change in VRAM capacity. That’s a weaker trade-off.
Power matters, but pricing still wins
The RX 9070 XT clearly outperforms the RTX 5070, especially with FSR 4 enabled. But until its price lands closer to MSRP, AMD’s standard RX 9070 remains the smarter buy for most gamers. Fast clicks cost less.
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