G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2970 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 304W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,922 points. Launch price was $599.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9070 XT

#288

Radeon HD 7770

MSRP: $159|Avg: $50

113%

#289

Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

113%

#290

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

112%

#291

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $459.66

111%

#292

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

MSRP: $575|Avg: N/A

110%

#293

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

109%

#294

Radeon RX Vega 11

MSRP: $149|Avg: $50

109%

#295

GeForce GTX 480

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

106%

#296

GeForce GT 635

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

105%

#297

GeForce GTX 460 v2

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

105%

#298

Radeon RX Vega11

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

104%

#299

Radeon R9 350

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

104%

#300

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

103%

#301

GeForce GTX 460 SE

MSRP: $160|Avg: $50

103%

#302

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

101%

#303

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

100%

#304

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

100%

#305

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

100%

#306

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#307

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

97%

#308

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

97%

#309

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#310

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

96%

#311

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

94%

#312

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

MSRP: $999|Avg: $600

93%

#313

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

92%

#314

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#315

Radeon HD 8670D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

90%

#316

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

89%

#317

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

89%

#318

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon RX 9070 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 9070 XT specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 26,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 (2025) architecture (codename: Navi 48), manufactured on a 4 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4096 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 256 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 128 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 48.66 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2970 MHz from a base of 1660 MHz.

Specification	Radeon RX 9070 XT
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	26,922
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	RDNA 4.0 (2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Navi 48
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	4 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	4096
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	256
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	128
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	2970 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1660 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	48.66 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	760.3 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 5.0 x16
Transistor Count	53,900 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#31

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 640 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon RX 9070 XT
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	16 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	640 GB/s
L2 Cache	8 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 9070 XT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Upscaling, FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon Super Resolution, AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon RX 9070 XT
FSR Upscaling	✅ Supported
FSR Frame Generation	✅ Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	✅ Supported
Radeon Super Resolution	✅ Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1	✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	ROCm, OpenCL 2.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	No

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1bx 0, 3x DisplayPort 2.1ax 1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN (Enhanced), decoder: VCN (Enhanced)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9.

Specification	Radeon RX 9070 XT
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	1x HDMI 2.1bx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	3x DisplayPort 2.1ax
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCN (Enhanced)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	VCN (Enhanced)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 9070 XT draws 304 Watt under load (TDP) — a 750W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 288mm long, 120mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 1500g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	Radeon RX 9070 XT
TDPPower consumption under load	304 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	750W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	288mm
Card Height	120mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	3-slot
Weight	1500g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $700 (MSRP: $599), the Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers 38 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #31 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon RX 9070 XT
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$599
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$700
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#31
Release Date	March 6 2025
Release Year	2025