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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5070

  • Blender render score 5797 samples/min
  • Video memory 12 GB
  • Board power 250 W
VS

BPart B

AMD

Radeon RX 9070 XT

  • Blender render score 3367 samples/min
  • Video memory 16 GB
  • Board power 304 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is 72% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 50705,797

Median of 176 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 9070 XT3,367

Median of 421 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A50%Fair
B43%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 5070 · Blender render score: 5797 samples/min vs 3367 samples/min

Office Work

A55%Good
B47%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 5070 · Board power: 250 W vs 304 W

Daily Use

A50%Fair
B46%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 5070 · Blender render score: 5797 samples/min vs 3367 samples/min

Content Creation

A47%Fair
B45%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 6 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

51/100

BAMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

45/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

Advantages

  • Blender render score 5797 samples/min vs 3367 samples/min (72% higher)
  • Shader units 6144 vs 4096 (50% higher)
  • Board power 250 W vs 304 W (18% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 12 GB vs 16 GB (25% lower)
  • Memory bus 192 bit vs 256 bit (25% lower)
  • Boost clock 2512 MHz vs 2970 MHz (15% lower)

BAMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

Advantages

  • Video memory 16 GB vs 12 GB (33% higher)
  • Memory bus 256 bit vs 192 bit (33% higher)
  • Boost clock 2970 MHz vs 2512 MHz (18% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Blender render score 3367 samples/min vs 5797 samples/min (42% lower)
  • Shader units 4096 vs 6144 (33% lower)
  • Board power 304 W vs 250 W (22% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070BAMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.5797 samples/min Better +72%3367 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.176421
Memory
Video memory12 GB16 GB Better +33%
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit256 bit Better +33%
Cores & clocks
Shader units6144 Better +50%4096
Boost clock2512 MHz2970 MHz Better +18%
Power
Board power250 W Better304 W
Platform
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 4
Release year20252025
Launch price$549$599

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 posts a median render score of 5,797 against 3,367 for AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, making it 72% faster. The medians are based on 176 and 421 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070: 12 GB video memory, GDDR7, 2512 MHz boost clock, 250 W board power, released in 2025, launched at $549. AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: 16 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2970 MHz boost clock, 304 W board power, released in 2025, launched at $599.

Our overall scores are 51 for GeForce RTX 5070 and 45 for Radeon RX 9070 XT out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: GeForce RTX 5070; for office work: GeForce RTX 5070; for daily use: GeForce RTX 5070; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 9070 XT FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Radeon RX 9070 XT?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 posts a median render score of 5,797 against 3,367 for AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, making it 72% faster. The medians are based on 176 and 421 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Radeon RX 9070 XT?

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is rated at 304 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 at 250 W, so the GeForce RTX 5070 draws 22% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 5070 and the Radeon RX 9070 XT cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549 and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT at $599. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Radeon RX 9070 XT better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (50 vs 43 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.