Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Model frame rate limits of 125, 96 and 58 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a high-end graphics card in our database and a high-refresh 1440p card that can handle 4K at tuned settings or with upscaling.
Its 12GB of memory is comfortable at 1440p today, with less headroom at 4K.
Its closest NVIDIA rival is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, which is 5% slower at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~100 | ~75 | ~45 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~165 | ~125 | ~75 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~145 | ~110 | ~65 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~300 | ~230 | ~140 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Core i5-11600K | 121 |
| 1440p | Ryzen 7 2700X | 92 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 58 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 3900X | 110 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Core i5-11400 | 109 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Core i5-11400F | 109 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Core i7-10700F | 109 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 108 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 107 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 107 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 105 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 105 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 103 cpu | 96 gpu | 58 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 100 cpu | 96 even | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 98 cpu | 96 even | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 95 cpu | 95 even | 58 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 94 cpu | 94 even | 58 gpu |
| Core i5-10400F | 94 cpu | 94 even | 58 gpu |
| Core i7-7700K | 94 cpu | 94 even | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3500X | 93 cpu | 93 even | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 92 cpu | 92 even | 58 gpu |
| Core i3-10100F | 91 cpu | 91 cpu | 58 gpu |
| Core i5-9400F | 89 cpu | 89 cpu | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4600G | 88 cpu | 88 cpu | 58 gpu |
| Core i5-8400 | 87 cpu | 87 cpu | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4500 | 86 cpu | 86 cpu | 58 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3100 | 86 cpu | 86 cpu | 58 gpu |
Specifications
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Series | AMD RX 9000 Series (RDNA 4) |
| Video memory | 12 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 18,056 |
| PCI Express | 5.0 ×16 |
| Released | 2025 |
Other Cards in the AMD RX 9000 Series (RDNA 4)
- Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9070 CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9070 XT CPU pairing and bottleneck
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE?
At 1440p, the Ryzen 7 2700X is the slowest processor that keeps the Radeon RX 9070 GRE fully fed. At 1080p the card can run faster, so you need more: the Core i5-11600K or better.
Is the Radeon RX 9070 GRE good for 1440p?
Yes. It averages around 96 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, enough for a high-refresh monitor in most games.
Is 12GB of VRAM enough on the Radeon RX 9070 GRE?
For 1440p, yes. 12GB handles high textures at 1440p today; at 4K with ray tracing a few games already want more.
Is the Radeon RX 9070 GRE faster than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Yes. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is about 5% faster at 1440p in our model (96 vs 91 FPS).