RX 9070 XT vs RTX 4070 Ti Super
Brand preference aside, the RX 9070 XT and the RTX 4070 Ti Super are close competitors, both pitched at upper-midrange graphics card buyers. Here the verdict on paper is fairly clear. The RTX 4070 Ti Super takes 2 of 2 areas against the RX 9070 XT, starting with power & thermals. Price is part of the story too: the RX 9070 XT launched at $200 less than the RTX 4070 Ti Super.
At a glance
- Memory RTX 4070 Ti Super wins
- Power & Thermals RTX 4070 Ti Super wins
- Price RX 9070 XT wins
- GPU & Performance7.5
- Memory7.5
- Power & Thermals0.8
- GPU & Performance8.7
- Memory7.7
- Power & Thermals2.3
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 RTX 4070 Ti Super has 19 W lower board power
The RX 9070 XT comes close with 304 W; the RTX 4070 Ti Super does slightly better with 285 W. Higher board power often comes with higher performance, so the RX 9070 XT’s appetite may be part of the price of its speed.
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The RTX 4070 Ti Super has 5% more memory bandwidth
Think of it as a tiebreaker rather than a deal-breaker: 672 GB/s for the RTX 4070 Ti Super, 640 GB/s for the RX 9070 XT. Bandwidth needs vary by architecture, so compare it alongside VRAM and cache rather than on its own.
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The RTX 4070 Ti Super has a smaller 700 W PSU requirement
On paper, the RTX 4070 Ti Super is a touch ahead here, listing 700 W against 750 W. The recommended power supply tells you whether your current PSU can handle the card without an upgrade.
Design & Size
GPU & Performance
Here the spec sheet speaks in model names and types. Compare the RX 9070 XT and the RTX 4070 Ti Super row by row in the table below.
Memory
RTX 4070 Ti Super leads
On balance, the RTX 4070 Ti Super leads the memory section, just not by much. In its favor, the RTX 4070 Ti Super has 5% more memory bandwidth. Memory bandwidth decides how quickly the GPU can feed itself with data, which matters most at 1440p and 4K. That makes the RTX 4070 Ti Super the natural choice for buyers focused on memory.
Memory bandwidth
RX 9070 XT: 640 GB/s RTX 4070 Ti Super: 672 GB/s The RTX 4070 Ti Super has more bandwidth to work with, helping it hold up in memory-heavy games.
Features
There isn’t a number to compare on features, just names. Look at the rows below to see how the RX 9070 XT and the RTX 4070 Ti Super differ.
Power & Thermals
RTX 4070 Ti Super leads
In the power & thermals category, the RTX 4070 Ti Super is a step ahead rather than a leap ahead. The RTX 4070 Ti Super stands out with 19 W lower board power. Lower board power means less heat, quieter cooling and a smaller impact on your electricity bill. Bottom line for power & thermals: the RTX 4070 Ti Super has the edge.
Total board power
RX 9070 XT: 304 W RTX 4070 Ti Super: 285 W The RTX 4070 Ti Super draws less power, which makes it easier to cool in compact cases.
Recommended PSU
RX 9070 XT: 750 W RTX 4070 Ti Super: 700 W Recommendations include a safety margin for the rest of the system, so they’re a guide rather than a hard limit.
Full Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Spec | RX 9070 XT | RTX 4070 Ti Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Ada Lovelace |
| GPU die | Navi 48 | AD103 |
| Process | TSMC N4P | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 4,096 | 8,448 |
| Ray tracing units | 64 | 66 |
| Base clock | N/A (not specified) | 2,340 MHz Highest base clock |
| Boost clock | 2,970 MHz Highest boost clock | 2,610 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 48.7 TFLOPS Most compute in class | 44.1 TFLOPS |
Memory
| Spec | RX 9070 XT | RTX 4070 Ti Super |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 672 GB/s (winner) |
Features
| Spec | RX 9070 XT | RTX 4070 Ti Super |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling | FSR 4 | DLSS Super Resolution |
| Frame generation | FSR Frame Generation, AFMF 2 | DLSS Frame Generation (2x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Spec | RX 9070 XT | RTX 4070 Ti Super |
|---|---|---|
| Total board power | 304 W | 285 W (winner) |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 700 W (winner) |
Price
| Spec | RX 9070 XT | RTX 4070 Ti Super |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (MSRP) | $599 (winner) | $799 |
“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 4070 Ti Super cost $200 more than the RX 9070 XT. In percentage terms, that’s 33%. Spending the extra $200 on the RTX 4070 Ti Super gets you 19 W lower board power and 5% more memory bandwidth over the RX 9070 XT.
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 XT if…
- you’re working to a firm budget and $200 matters
- you’re loyal to AMD and happy with it
Choose the RTX 4070 Ti Super if…
- you want lower power draw and less heat (285 W vs 304 W board power)
- you want more memory bandwidth (672 GB/s vs 640 GB/s)
- you’re building on a modest power supply (700 W vs 750 W)
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the RX 9070 XT or the RTX 4070 Ti Super?
The RX 9070 XT offers better value, saving $200 compared with the RTX 4070 Ti Super.
Which is faster, the RX 9070 XT or the RTX 4070 Ti Super?
It comes down to the chips: RDNA 4 in the RX 9070 XT versus Ada Lovelace in the RTX 4070 Ti Super. Our spec data lists them by name rather than by a single score.
Is the RX 9070 XT cheaper than the RTX 4070 Ti Super?
The RX 9070 XT is the cheaper option, launching at $200 less than the RTX 4070 Ti Super (launch prices as of March 2025).
Executive Summary
Honestly, the RX 9070 XT versus the RTX 4070 Ti Super is one of those matchups where your priorities matter more than the logo. Don’t write off the RTX 4070 Ti Super entirely: it has 19 W lower board power.
Choose by what you’d use most: price leads to the RX 9070 XT, memory leads to the RTX 4070 Ti Super.
My pick: the RX 9070 XT. I’d rather keep $200 than pay for extras I might not use.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.