RX 9070 XT vs RTX 4070 Ti
AMD brings the RX 9070 XT; NVIDIA answers with the RTX 4070 Ti. Both play in the upper-midrange graphics card class. By our tally, the RX 9070 XT leads 1 of 2 areas. The memory section is where it pulls furthest ahead of the RTX 4070 Ti. It also matters that $200 separates their launch prices, with the RTX 4070 Ti at the top.
At a glance
- Memory RX 9070 XT wins
- Power & Thermals RTX 4070 Ti wins
- Price RX 9070 XT wins
- GPU & Performance7.5
- Memory7.5
- Power & Thermals0.8
- GPU & Performance7.5
- Memory3.6
- 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 RX 9070 XT has 4 GB more VRAM
Not a close call. The RX 9070 XT lists 16 GB and the RTX 4070 Ti lists 12 GB. That’s a substantial gap. At high resolutions or with texture packs, running out of VRAM can hurt more than a small speed gap.
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The RX 9070 XT has 27% more memory bandwidth
Among all the differences on this page, 640 GB/s against 504 GB/s is one of the most meaningful, and it favors 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 has 19 W lower board power
If everything else were equal, this small edge would favor the RTX 4070 Ti: 285 W against 304 W. The RTX 4070 Ti draws less power, which makes it easier to cool in compact cases.
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The RX 9070 XT has a wider 256-bit memory bus
The RTX 4070 Ti gives up a lot on memory bus: 192-bit, compared with 256-bit on the RX 9070 XT. A wider memory bus moves more data per clock between the GPU and its memory.
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The RTX 4070 Ti has a smaller 700 W PSU requirement
Not a big gap, but a consistent one. The RTX 4070 Ti’s 700 W beats the RX 9070 XT’s 750 W. The recommended power supply tells you whether your current PSU can handle the card without an upgrade.
Design & Size
GPU & Performance
The gpu & performance entries below are descriptive rather than numeric. Read them side by side to see where the RX 9070 XT and the RTX 4070 Ti part ways.
Memory
RX 9070 XT leads
No contest in memory: the RX 9070 XT is the stronger of the two. The RX 9070 XT takes this one with 4 GB more VRAM. More VRAM lets the card hold higher-resolution textures and bigger scenes without stutter. That makes the RX 9070 XT the natural choice for buyers focused on memory.
VRAM
RX 9070 XT: 16 GB RTX 4070 Ti: 12 GB Newer games tend to ask for more video memory, so the RX 9070 XT’s extra VRAM helps the card age better.
Memory bandwidth
RX 9070 XT: 640 GB/s RTX 4070 Ti: 504 GB/s Memory bandwidth decides how quickly the GPU can feed itself with data, which matters most at 1440p and 4K.
Features
The features data here comes as names and types, not scores. Check the table to see what each one uses.
Power & Thermals
RTX 4070 Ti leads
The RTX 4070 Ti has the slight upper hand on power & thermals. The RTX 4070 Ti makes its case with 19 W lower board power. Higher board power often comes with higher performance, so the RX 9070 XT’s appetite may be part of the price of its speed. On power & thermals alone, the RTX 4070 Ti gets the nod.
Total board power
RX 9070 XT: 304 W RTX 4070 Ti: 285 W Lower board power means less heat, quieter cooling and a smaller impact on your electricity bill.
Recommended PSU
RX 9070 XT: 750 W RTX 4070 Ti: 700 W With the RTX 4070 Ti, you’re more likely to keep your existing power supply, which can save real money.
Full Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Spec | RX 9070 XT | RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Ada Lovelace |
| GPU die | Navi 48 | AD104 |
| Process | TSMC N4P | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 4,096 | 7,680 |
| Ray tracing units | 64 | 60 |
| Base clock | N/A (not specified) | 2,310 MHz |
| 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 | 40.1 TFLOPS |
Memory
| Spec | RX 9070 XT | RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16 GB (winner) | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit (winner) | 192-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s (winner) | 504 GB/s |
Features
| Spec | RX 9070 XT | RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total board power | 304 W | 285 W (winner) |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 700 W (winner) |
Price
| Spec | RX 9070 XT | RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 cost $200 more than the RX 9070 XT. In percentage terms, that’s 33%. On value, the RX 9070 XT is the easy call: $200 less and ahead on balance.
Launch prices (US) as of March 2025. Discounts and bundles come and go, so compare current prices before buying.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the RX 9070 XT if…
- you play at high resolutions with high-quality textures (16 GB vs 12 GB VRAM)
- you game at high resolutions where bandwidth matters (640 GB/s vs 504 GB/s)
- you push high resolutions where memory width helps (256-bit vs 192-bit bus)
- you don’t need the extras that cost $200 more
Choose the RTX 4070 Ti if…
- you care about your power bill and a quieter case (285 W vs 304 W)
- you want to keep your current power supply (700 W vs 750 W recommended PSU)
- you trust NVIDIA and want to keep things familiar
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the RX 9070 XT or the RTX 4070 Ti?
The RX 9070 XT makes more sense overall. Consider the alternative only if what you want most is 19 W lower board power.
Does the RX 9070 XT perform better than the RTX 4070 Ti?
The RX 9070 XT uses RDNA 4, while the RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace. How that translates into speed depends on the workloads you care about.
Which costs less, the RX 9070 XT or the RTX 4070 Ti?
At launch, the RX 9070 XT undercut the RTX 4070 Ti by $200. These figures are as of March 2025, and street prices can change.
Executive Summary
Brand loyalty aside, I tried to judge the RX 9070 XT and the RTX 4070 Ti purely on what they offer. Here’s what matters most to me: the RX 9070 XT offers 4 GB more VRAM. Then there’s a wider 256-bit memory bus, another point for the RX 9070 XT. The RTX 4070 Ti does have a strong card to play: 19 W lower board power.
A quick self-test: do you care more about memory or power & thermals? The first answer means the RX 9070 XT, the second means the RTX 4070 Ti.
My pick: if it were my money, the RX 9070 XT, unless you value 19 W lower board power above everything else.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.