AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Most compute in class
- Highest boost clock
AMD built the RX 9070 XT for the upper-midrange graphics card class. If you compare it with the other upper-midrange graphics cards we cover, the RX 9070 XT Has the most theoretical FP32 compute. Key rivals to keep in mind are RTX 5070, RX 9070 and RTX 4070 Super.
- VRAM16 GB
- Shader units4,096
- Boost clock2,970 MHz
- Memory bandwidth640 GB/s
- Total board power304 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$599
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | RDNA 4 |
|---|---|
| GPU die | Navi 48 |
| Process | TSMC N4P |
| Shader units | 4,096 |
| Ray tracing units | 64 |
| Boost clock | 2,970 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 48.7 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | FSR 4 |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | FSR Frame Generation, AFMF 2 |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 304 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 750 W |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $599 |
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How It Stacks Up in the Upper-Midrange Graphics Card Class
On shader units, the RX 9070 XT comes in 43% under the class average in raw numbers. Take the class average for fp32 compute, add 62%, and you have roughly where the RX 9070 XT sits. For vram, the RX 9070 XT is 32% higher than the typical figure in its class.
Compare RX 9070 XT With Its Rivals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the release date of the RX 9070 XT?
The release date of the RX 9070 XT is March 6, 2025.
How much did the RX 9070 XT cost at launch?
The RX 9070 XT started at $599 at launch. That figure is as of March 2025, and retail prices may have changed since.
What does the RX 9070 XT compete with?
If you’re considering the RX 9070 XT, it’s also worth looking at RTX 5070, RX 9070, RTX 4070 Super and RTX 5070 Ti.