AMD Mid-Range RDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9070

The RX 9070 offers 16GB VRAM and strong raster performance at $499. Competes with RTX 5070 on price; choose based on DLSS vs FSR preference.

Price
$499
MSRP: $549
VRAM
16GB GDDR6
256-bit bus
TDP
220W
Boost Clock
2500 MHz

Full Specifications

Architecture RDNA 4
VRAM 16GB GDDR6
Memory Bus 256-bit
Base Clock 1300 MHz
Boost Clock 2500 MHz
Stream Processors 3,584
Ray Tracing Cores 56
TDP 220W
Recommended PSU 600W
Power Connector 2x 8-pin or 1x 16-pin
Display Outputs 3x DisplayPort 2.1a, 1x HDMI 2.1b
Max Resolution 8K @ 60Hz

Benchmark Performance

1080p Gaming
66/100
1440p Gaming
64/100
4K Gaming
50/100
Ray Tracing
52/100
Productivity
64/100
AI / ML Workloads
46/100

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +16GB VRAM at $499
  • +Efficient 220W TDP
  • +Strong raster performance

Cons

  • -Ray tracing weaker than NVIDIA
  • -AI workloads limited

Best For

1440p gamingValueRaster-focused gaming

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 good for gaming?

Scores 66/100 at 1080p, 64/100 at 1440p, 50/100 at 4K. Best for 1440p gaming and value.

What is the price?

MSRP $549, currently ~$499.

How much VRAM?

16GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus.

What PSU do I need?

TDP 220W. Recommended 600W PSU. Uses 2x 8-pin or 1x 16-pin.

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