RX 9070 vs RTX 5070 Ti
Put the RX 9070 next to the RTX 5070 Ti and you have AMD and NVIDIA going after exactly the same upper-midrange graphics card crowd. The scorecard favors the RTX 5070 Ti, which leads in 1 of 2 areas. Its strongest showing is in the memory category. It also matters that $200 separates their launch prices, with the RTX 5070 Ti at the top.
At a glance
- Memory RTX 5070 Ti wins
- Power & Thermals RX 9070 wins
- Price RX 9070 wins
- GPU & Performance4.9
- Memory7.5
- Power & Thermals6.1
- GPU & Performance8.9
- Memory9.0
- Power & Thermals1.0
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The RX 9070 has 80 W lower board power
The RX 9070’s 220 W leaves the RTX 5070 Ti’s 300 W well behind, so if this spec matters to you, the choice is easy. Lower board power means less heat, quieter cooling and a smaller impact on your electricity bill.
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The RTX 5070 Ti has 40% more memory bandwidth
Not a close call. The RTX 5070 Ti lists 896 GB/s and the RX 9070 lists 640 GB/s. That’s a substantial gap. The RTX 5070 Ti has more bandwidth to work with, helping it hold up in memory-heavy games.
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The RX 9070 has a smaller 650 W PSU requirement
Among all the differences on this page, 650 W against 750 W is one of the most meaningful, and it favors the RX 9070. The recommended power supply tells you whether your current PSU can handle the card without an upgrade.
Design & Size
GPU & Performance
This area doesn’t reduce to a single number. The table shows the gpu & performance details for both, so you can judge what matters to you.
Memory
RTX 5070 Ti leads
If memory is high on your list, the RTX 5070 Ti makes the stronger case by a wide margin. The RTX 5070 Ti has the edge with 40% more memory bandwidth. Bandwidth needs vary by architecture, so compare it alongside VRAM and cache rather than on its own. For memory, the RTX 5070 Ti is the one to beat.
Memory bandwidth
RX 9070: 640 GB/s RTX 5070 Ti: 896 GB/s Memory bandwidth decides how quickly the GPU can feed itself with data, which matters most at 1440p and 4K.
Features
The features comparison is about what’s inside rather than how much. See the table for the RX 9070’s and the RTX 5070 Ti’s entries.
Power & Thermals
RX 9070 leads
The RX 9070 wins the power & thermals section decisively. The RX 9070 pulls ahead with 80 W lower board power. The RX 9070 draws less power, which makes it easier to cool in compact cases. If this section decides it for you, choose the RX 9070.
Total board power
RX 9070: 220 W RTX 5070 Ti: 300 W Higher board power often comes with higher performance, so the RTX 5070 Ti’s appetite may be part of the price of its speed.
Recommended PSU
RX 9070: 650 W RTX 5070 Ti: 750 W With the RX 9070, you’re more likely to keep your existing power supply, which can save real money.
Full Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Spec | RX 9070 | RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Blackwell |
| GPU die | Navi 48 | GB203 |
| Process | TSMC N4P | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 3,584 | 8,960 Most shader units |
| Ray tracing units | 56 | 70 Most ray tracing units |
| Base clock | N/A (not specified) | 2,295 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,520 MHz | 2,452 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 36.1 TFLOPS | 43.9 TFLOPS |
Memory
| Spec | RX 9070 | RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 896 GB/s (winner) Most memory bandwidth |
Features
| Spec | RX 9070 | RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling | FSR 4 | DLSS 4 Super Resolution |
| Frame generation | FSR Frame Generation, AFMF 2 | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Spec | RX 9070 | RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Total board power | 220 W (winner) | 300 W |
| Recommended PSU | 650 W (winner) | 750 W |
Price
| Spec | RX 9070 | RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (MSRP) | $549 (winner) | $749 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
At launch, the RTX 5070 Ti cost $200 more than the RX 9070. In percentage terms, that’s 36%. The RTX 5070 Ti justifies part of its $200 premium with 40% more memory bandwidth.
Prices shown are US launch prices as of March 2025. Retail prices change often, so it’s worth checking current offers.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the RX 9070 if…
- you care about your power bill and a quieter case (220 W vs 300 W)
- you want to keep your current power supply (650 W vs 750 W recommended PSU)
- you’re working to a firm budget and $200 matters
Choose the RTX 5070 Ti if…
- you game at high resolutions where bandwidth matters (896 GB/s vs 640 GB/s)
- you already use other NVIDIA products
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the RX 9070 or the RTX 5070 Ti?
The RX 9070 offers better value, saving $200 compared with the RTX 5070 Ti.
Which is faster, the RX 9070 or the RTX 5070 Ti?
The RX 9070 is powered by RDNA 4 and the RTX 5070 Ti by Blackwell. Check independent benchmarks for how they compare in the apps you use.
Is the RX 9070 cheaper than the RTX 5070 Ti?
The RX 9070 is the cheaper option, launching at $200 less than the RTX 5070 Ti (launch prices as of March 2025).
Executive Summary
AMD makes the RX 9070, NVIDIA makes the RTX 5070 Ti, and both want the same spot on your shortlist. Here’s where I land. What tips it for me is that the RX 9070 has 80 W lower board power. Credit where it’s due: the RTX 5070 Ti offers 40% more memory bandwidth.
For power & thermals, the RX 9070 fits better. For memory, the RTX 5070 Ti is the better match.
My pick: the RX 9070, with the RTX 5070 Ti only for people who’d use every extra it offers.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.