AMD Radeon RX 9070: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
AMD built the RX 9070 for the upper-midrange graphics card class. On this site, you can compare the RX 9070 head to head with RTX 5070, RX 9070 XT and RTX 4070 Super.
- VRAM16 GB
- Shader units3,584
- Boost clock2,520 MHz
- Memory bandwidth640 GB/s
- Total board power220 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$549
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | RDNA 4 |
|---|---|
| GPU die | Navi 48 |
| Process | TSMC N4P |
| Shader units | 3,584 |
| Ray tracing units | 56 |
| Boost clock | 2,520 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 36.1 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 | 220 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 650 W |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $549 |
|---|
How It Stacks Up in the Upper-Midrange Graphics Card Class
Its shader units figure is 63% below what is average for its class. Take the class average for fp32 compute, add 20%, and you have roughly where the RX 9070 sits. For vram, the RX 9070 is 32% higher than the typical figure in its class.
Compare RX 9070 With Its Rivals
RX 9070 vs RTX 5070
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RX 9070 vs RX 9070 XT
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RX 9070 vs RTX 4070
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RX 9070 vs RTX 4070 Super
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RX 9070 vs RTX 5070 Ti
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the release date of the RX 9070?
The RX 9070 went on sale with a release date of March 6, 2025.
What was the launch price of the RX 9070?
Its launch price was $549, according to our data as of March 2025.
What does the RX 9070 compete with?
If you’re considering the RX 9070, it’s also worth looking at RTX 5070, RX 9070 XT, RTX 4070 Super and RTX 5070 Ti.