RX 9070

RX 9070 Specifications

The RX 9070 is based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and manufactured using the 5 nm process node. It was launched approximately 3 months ago, originally priced at $549. It features 3584 cores, including 46 compute units (SMs), 224 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 128 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 56 dedicated RT cores and None Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 1330 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 2520 MHz. The RX 9070 comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus. Memory runs at 2518 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 644 GB/s.

This GPU has a moderate thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W. A PC case with good airflow and a quality power supply are required for stable operation. Due to the moderate TDP, this GPU is suitable for small form factor builds with somewhat limited airflow.

RX 9070 Performance Review

RX 9070 is a high-end graphics card, achieving a relative gaming performance score of 63.54%. With 16 GB of VRAM, it delivers excellent gaming performance across all resolutions and maintains 60+ FPS at 4K in most modern titles when paired with a high-performance CPU. Ideal for 150+ FPS at 1440p or smooth 4K gaming with ultra settings.

The RX 9070 is equipped with a generous 16 GB of VRAM, providing excellent performance in a wide range of use cases. It can handle ultra to high settings in most modern games at up to 4K resolution with minimal compromise. It also supports features such as ray tracing and high-resolution textures without significant memory constraints. For content creators, this GPU is well-suited for 4K video editing, photo editing with large RAW files, 3D rendering, and complex animations. In AI applications, it can run intermediate-sized models and perform tasks such as training custom models, image generation, and data processing — though not at the scale of enterprise-class GPUs. It offers a great balance for gamers, creators, and prosumers alike.

RX 9070 delivers a balanced performance-per-price ratio of 54.1%. With sufficient VRAM, it provides good value for gamers seeking practical performance without overspending.