Radeon RX 9070 XT
Model frame rate limits of 156, 125 and 79 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
AMD's top RDNA 4 card, with 16GB of memory, much stronger ray tracing than the RX 7000 series, and support for FSR 4 upscaling. It competes directly with the RTX 5070 Ti and is usually priced below it.
Its closest NVIDIA rival is the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, which lands within a few percent of it at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~125 | ~100 | ~65 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~205 | ~165 | ~105 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~180 | ~145 | ~90 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~375 | ~300 | ~190 |
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 i5-12600K | 150 |
| 1440p | Core i5-11600K | 121 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 2600 | 79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i3-14100 | 135 cpu | 125 gpu | 79 gpu |
| Core i3-14100F | 135 cpu | 125 gpu | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 8400F | 135 cpu | 125 gpu | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500X3D | 135 cpu | 125 gpu | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 9 5900X | 135 cpu | 125 gpu | 79 gpu |
| Core i9-11900K | 134 cpu | 125 gpu | 79 gpu |
| Core i5-12400 | 132 cpu | 125 gpu | 79 gpu |
| Core i5-12400F | 132 cpu | 125 gpu | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 5800X | 131 cpu | 125 even | 79 gpu |
| Core i3-13100 | 129 cpu | 125 even | 79 gpu |
| Core i3-13100F | 129 cpu | 125 even | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 5700X | 129 cpu | 125 even | 79 gpu |
| Core i7-11700K | 126 cpu | 125 even | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5600 | 126 cpu | 125 even | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5600G | 126 cpu | 125 even | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5600X | 126 cpu | 125 even | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5600X3D | 126 cpu | 125 even | 79 gpu |
| Core i3-12100 | 123 cpu | 123 even | 79 gpu |
| Core i3-12100F | 123 cpu | 123 even | 79 gpu |
| Core i5-11600K | 121 cpu | 121 even | 79 gpu |
| Core i9-10900K | 121 cpu | 121 even | 79 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 5700G | 121 cpu | 121 even | 79 gpu |
| Core i7-10700K | 116 cpu | 116 cpu | 79 gpu |
| Core i9-9900K | 114 cpu | 114 cpu | 79 gpu |
Written up in detail
Radeon RX 9070 XT Compared
- RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 XT — The RX 9070 XT is about 22% faster than the RTX 5070 at 4K and 18% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT — The RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT are effectively tied: within 0% of each other at every resolution.
- RX 9070 XT vs RX 7900 XTX — The RX 7900 XTX is about 9% faster than the RX 9070 XT at 4K and 7% faster at 1440p.
- RX 9070 XT vs RX 9070 — The RX 9070 XT is about 13% faster than the RX 9070 at 4K and 12% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5080 vs RX 9070 XT — The RTX 5080 is about 25% faster than the RX 9070 XT at 4K and 19% faster at 1440p.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Series | AMD RX 9000 Series (RDNA 4) |
| Video memory | 16 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 25,559 |
| PCI Express | 5.0 ×16 |
| Released | 2025 |
Other Cards in the AMD RX 9000 Series (RDNA 4)
- Radeon RX 9070 CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the Radeon RX 9070 XT?
At 1440p, the Core i5-11600K is the slowest processor that keeps the Radeon RX 9070 XT fully fed. At 1080p the card can run faster, so you need more: the Core i5-12600K or better.
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT good for 1440p?
Yes. It averages around 125 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, enough for a high-refresh monitor in most games.
Is 16GB of VRAM enough on the Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Yes. 16GB covers high textures at 4K in current games and leaves headroom for the next few years.
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT faster than the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
They are effectively tied, within 0% at 1440p in our model. Price, memory (16GB against 16GB) and features should decide it.