RTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT
Few matchups in the upper-midrange graphics card class come up as often as the RTX 5070 Ti against the RX 9070 XT. This is less a contest than a fine-tuning exercise: both cover the same ground, with only a few meaningful gaps. On top of that, the RTX 5070 Ti asked $150 more at launch. Below, you’ll find every meaningful difference and what it means in daily use.
At a glance
- Memory RTX 5070 Ti wins
- Power & Thermals Tie
- Price RX 9070 XT wins
- GPU & Performance8.9
- Memory9.0
- Power & Thermals1.0
- GPU & Performance7.5
- Memory7.5
- Power & Thermals0.8
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 5070 Ti has 40% more memory bandwidth
The RX 9070 XT lists 640 GB/s; the RTX 5070 Ti comes in at 896 GB/s. That’s not a rounding error. Bandwidth needs vary by architecture, so compare it alongside VRAM and cache rather than on its own.
Design & Size
GPU & Performance
The gpu & performance data here comes as names and types, not scores. Check the table to see what each one uses.
Memory
RTX 5070 Ti leads
This is one of the RTX 5070 Ti’s strongest areas. On memory, the RX 9070 XT falls well short. The RTX 5070 Ti delivers 40% more memory bandwidth. Memory bandwidth decides how quickly the GPU can feed itself with data, which matters most at 1440p and 4K. The memory verdict goes to the RTX 5070 Ti.
Memory bandwidth
RTX 5070 Ti: 896 GB/s RX 9070 XT: 640 GB/s The RTX 5070 Ti has more bandwidth to work with, helping it hold up in memory-heavy games.
Features
The features entries below are descriptive rather than numeric. Read them side by side to see where the RTX 5070 Ti and the RX 9070 XT part ways.
Power & Thermals
Too close to call
If power & thermals matters most to you, this section won’t make the decision for you: they’re level. In short, power & thermals is a draw; the decision lies elsewhere.
Full Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Spec | RTX 5070 Ti | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| GPU die | GB203 | Navi 48 |
| Process | TSMC 4N | TSMC N4P |
| Shader units | 8,960 Most shader units | 4,096 |
| Ray tracing units | 70 Most ray tracing units | 64 |
| Base clock | 2,295 MHz | N/A (not specified) |
| Boost clock | 2,452 MHz | 2,970 MHz Highest boost clock |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 43.9 TFLOPS | 48.7 TFLOPS Most compute in class |
Memory
| Spec | RTX 5070 Ti | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 896 GB/s (winner) Most memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s |
Features
| Spec | RTX 5070 Ti | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 Super Resolution | FSR 4 |
| Frame generation | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) | FSR Frame Generation, AFMF 2 |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Spec | RTX 5070 Ti | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Total board power | 300 W | 304 W |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 750 W |
Price
| Spec | RTX 5070 Ti | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (MSRP) | $749 | $599 (winner) |
“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
Compare the launch prices and they sit 25% apart, or $150 in real money. The RTX 5070 Ti’s premium of $150 isn’t just for the name; it brings 40% more memory bandwidth.
Based on US launch pricing as of March 2025. Deals and regional pricing can change the picture.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the RTX 5070 Ti if…
- you game at high resolutions where bandwidth matters (896 GB/s vs 640 GB/s)
- you already know your way around NVIDIA’s products
Choose the RX 9070 XT if…
- you want more value for your money ($150 less at launch)
- you trust AMD and want to keep things familiar
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the RTX 5070 Ti or the RX 9070 XT?
For most people, the RTX 5070 Ti is the stronger choice, unless your budget can’t stretch another $150.
Which is faster, the RTX 5070 Ti or the RX 9070 XT?
Performance is driven by Blackwell in the RTX 5070 Ti and RDNA 4 in the RX 9070 XT; the spec table below shows the rest of the hardware.
Is the RTX 5070 Ti cheaper than the RX 9070 XT?
The RX 9070 XT is the cheaper option, launching at $150 less than the RTX 5070 Ti (launch prices as of March 2025).
Executive Summary
Comparing the RTX 5070 Ti and the RX 9070 XT feels a bit like comparing two good restaurants with different menus. I’d put 40% more memory bandwidth at the top of the list, and it belongs to the RTX 5070 Ti.
I think of the RTX 5070 Ti as the one for memory and the RX 9070 XT as the one for price.
My pick: the RTX 5070 Ti, unless paying $150 more feels hard to justify for you, in which case the RX 9070 XT earns its place.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.