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AMD Radeon RX 9070

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Performance
88,61868% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 9070 has 68% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

Performance per dollar
161.4298% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 9070 has 98% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.

Specs at a glance
Memory16 GB GDDR6
Slots2 slots
TDP220 W
Release DateQ1 2025
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Summary

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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 566 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 3rd 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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerAMD
ArchitectureRDNA 4.0
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ1 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$549
Production StatusActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the Radeon RX 9070 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.

FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
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Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 1080p323 FPS$1.7 CPF
Medium - 1080p267 FPS$2.06 CPF
High - 1080p231 FPS$2.38 CPF
Ultra - 1080p212 FPS$2.59 CPF
QHD - 1440p162 FPS$3.39 CPF
4K UHD - 2160p94 FPS$5.84 CPF
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

Radeon RX 9070's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Compare Cost Per Frame

Radeon RX 9070's 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.

GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 90705.84
GeForce RTX 50706.74+15%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)6.84+17%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti6.87+18%
Arc B5807.37+26%
GeForce RTX 40607.67+31%
GeForce RTX 50807.74+33%
GeForce RTX 50608.17+40%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
88,61868% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 9070 has 68% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

The Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 5th with a score of 88,618.

Performance per dollar
161.4298% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 9070 has 98% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.

The Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 3rd with a performance per dollar of 161.42.

Compare Performance

Radeon RX 9070's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 5090129,772+46%
GeForce RTX 4090104,598+18%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190+13%
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912+12%
Radeon RX 907088,618
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055-2%
GeForce RTX 408086,267-3%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti85,811-3%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83,322-6%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896-14%

Compare Value For Money

Radeon RX 9070's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 9070 XT165.13+2%
Radeon RX 9070161.42
GeForce RTX 5060157.86-2%
Arc B580153.65-5%
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48-19%
GeForce RTX 5070130.5-19%
Radeon RX 7700 XT127.71-21%
GeForce RTX 4060126.34-22%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)119.81-26%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)119.81-26%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the Radeon RX 9070's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
26,511.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
24,081
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
207,806
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
60,292
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
227,303
3DMark 11 Performance Score
64,415.5
PassMark G3D Mark
25,204
PassMark G2D Mark
1,278
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecValue
CodenameNavi 48
ArchitectureRDNA 4.0
Process Size4 nm
Transistors53,900 million

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecValue
Slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)220 W
Suggested PSU550 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth644.6 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,518 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit
L2 Cache8 MB

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.

SpecValue
Stream Processors (SP)3,584
Compute Units (CU)56
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)224
Render Output Units (ROP)128
AI Accelerators112
Ray Accelerators56
Core Clock Speed1,330 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,520 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)2,070 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate322.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate564.5 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance36.13 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1,129 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecValue
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL2.2
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.