AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 has 286% better performance than the Radeon RX 6500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 9070 has 40% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 48) and is manufactured on a 4 nm process.
Memory
The RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,518 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 644.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 9070 includes 3,584 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,330 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,520 MHz. It usually operates at 2,070 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 112 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 56 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 9070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 9070 has the 5th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 68.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 88,618 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 161.42. This is the 2nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $199. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 24) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The RX 6500 XT has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,248 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 143.9 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 6500 XT includes 1,024 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,310 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,815 MHz. It usually operates at 2,610 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 16 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 6500 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 107 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 6500 XT has the 119th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 22,954 score and $199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 115.35. This is the 16th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2025 | Q1 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $549 | $199 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 323 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 267 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 231 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 212 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 162 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 94 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 129 | +37% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | +7% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | -13% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 74.6 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 67.4 | -28% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 5.84 | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.74 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | +17% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | +18% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | +31% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | +33% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +40% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | +52% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | +57% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 9070 has 286% better performance than the Radeon RX 6500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 5th with a score of 88,618, and the Radeon RX 6500 XT is ranked 119th with a score of 22,954.
The Radeon RX 9070 has 40% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 2nd with a performance per dollar of 161.42, and the Radeon RX 6500 XT is ranked 16th with a performance per dollar of 115.35.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 100,190 | +13% |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 98,912 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 88,618 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 87,055 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 86,267 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | -74% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | -74% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | -74% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | -74% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 21,980.5 | -75% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 165.13 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 161.42 | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 157.86 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 131.48 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 130.5 | -19% |
| Arc A770 | 119.31 | -26% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | -29% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | -29% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | -29% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | -30% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 26,511.5 (+433.75%) | 4,967 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 24,081 (+334.99%) | 5,536 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 207,806 (+126.1%) | 91,909 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 60,292 (+283.73%) | 15,712 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 227,303 (+251.42%) | 64,682 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 64,415.5 (+181.3%) | 22,899 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 25,204 (+162.27%) | 9,610 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,278 (+54.53%) | 827 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 48 | Navi 24 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Size | 4 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistors | 53,900 million | 5,400 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 644.6 Gb/s | 143.9 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,518 MHz | 2,248 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 220 W | 107 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 3,584 | 1,024 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 56 | 16 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 224 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 128 | 32 |
| AI Accelerators | 112 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | 56 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,330 MHz | 2,310 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,520 MHz | 2,815 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 2,070 MHz | 2,610 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 322.6 GPixel/s | 90.08 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 564.5 GTexel/s | 180.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 36.13 TFLOPS | 5.77 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,129 GFLOPS | 360.3 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.