Which RX 9070 XT Should You Buy?

Every RX 9070 XT in stock right now, ranked cheapest-first. All these cards use the same GPU - so the smart move is usually the cheapest one that fits your case. We track 6 models from 3 brands, from $729.99 to $789.99.

Our verdict

The 9070 XT is AMD's best card and the best raster-per-dollar in the high end: 16GB, score 84/100, and 4K-credible performance for real-world prices the 5070 Ti rarely hits. NVIDIA keeps the ray tracing and upscaling crowns - AMD keeps the receipt.

Best for: 4K and high-refresh 1440p builders who prioritize raster value over RT maximalism.

Skip it if: Path-traced showcases and DLSS-dependent titles are your library - go 5070 Ti.

ASUS Prime AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition Graphics Card, AMD (PCIe 5.0, HDMI/DP 2.1, 2.5-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fans, Ball Bearings, Dual BIOS, GPU Guard), 3 Year Warranty

Cheapest in stock

ASUS RX 9070 XT

ASUS Prime AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition Graphics Card, AMD (PCIe 5.0, HDMI/DP 2.1, 2.5-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fans, Ball Bearings, Dual BIOS, GPU Guard), 3 Year Warranty

Models in stock

6

Lowest price

$729.99

Typical price

$749.99

Our GPU score

84/100

All RX 9070 XT models, cheapest first

Same GPU on every card - a factory overclock buys 2-5% at most. Sort by price and buy the one that fits.

ASUS Prime AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition Graphics Card, AMD (PCIe 5.0, HDMI/DP 2.1, 2.5-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fans, Ball Bearings, Dual BIOS, GPU Guard), 3 Year Warranty
ASUSCheapest

ASUS Prime AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition Graphics Card, AMD (PCIe 5.0, HDMI/DP 2.1, 2.5-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fans, Ball Bearings, Dual BIOS, GPU Guard), 3 Year Warranty

$729.99

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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, PCIe 5.0, 16GB GDDR6, GV-R9070XTGAMING OC-16GD Video Card
Gigabyte

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, PCIe 5.0, 16GB GDDR6, GV-R9070XTGAMING OC-16GD Video Card

$739.99

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Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card - 16 GB GDDR6, 256 Bit, PCI-E 5.0, 3060 MHz Core Frequency, 2 x DisplayPort, 2 x HDMI, GV-R9070XTGAMING OC-16GD
Gigabyte

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card - 16 GB GDDR6, 256 Bit, PCI-E 5.0, 3060 MHz Core Frequency, 2 x DisplayPort, 2 x HDMI, GV-R9070XTGAMING OC-16GD

$739.99

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GIGABYTE Radeon™ RX 9070 XT Gaming OC ICE 16G Graphics Card (16GB GDDR6, 256-bit, PCIe 5.0, HDMI/DP 2.1, 2.7 Slot, Hawk Fan, Server-Grade Thermal Gel, Reinforced Structure)
Gigabyte

GIGABYTE Radeon™ RX 9070 XT Gaming OC ICE 16G Graphics Card (16GB GDDR6, 256-bit, PCIe 5.0, HDMI/DP 2.1, 2.7 Slot, Hawk Fan, Server-Grade Thermal Gel, Reinforced Structure)

$749.99

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ASUS Prime AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 White OC Edition Graphics Card, AMD (PCIe 5.0, HDMI/DP 2.1, 2.5-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fans, Ball Bearings, Dual BIOS, GPU Guard), 3 Year Warranty
ASUS

ASUS Prime AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 White OC Edition Graphics Card, AMD (PCIe 5.0, HDMI/DP 2.1, 2.5-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fans, Ball Bearings, Dual BIOS, GPU Guard), 3 Year Warranty

$749.99

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Sapphire 11348-03-20G Pulse AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 4
Sapphire

Sapphire 11348-03-20G Pulse AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 4

$789.99

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Prices are the Amazon buy-box at last refresh and move constantly - confirm on the product page. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Why buy it

  • The best high-end raster value we track
  • 16GB with genuine 4K capability
  • RDNA 4 RT and FSR 4 close most of last gen's gap

Think twice if

  • Ray tracing still trails NVIDIA at the same tier
  • 300W with big partner coolers - measure your case
  • FSR 4 adoption, while growing, trails DLSS 4

How the RX 9070 XT compares

The cards people cross-shop against it, with the numbers that actually decide it - our gaming score, VRAM, power draw, and what each one costs per point of performance.

RTX 5070 graphics card

RTX 5070

The nearest card below it, if the budget matters more than the frames

Performance
2% slower
VRAM
12GB (-4)
Power draw
250W (-50)
Price
$811
Per point of score
$9.89
RTX 5060 graphics card

RTX 5060

Cheapest performance per dollar in this bracket

Performance
24% slower
VRAM
8GB (-8)
Power draw
150W (-150)
Price
$460
Per point of score
$7.19
RTX 5080 graphics card

RTX 5080

The next genuine step up in performance

Performance
+11% faster
VRAM
16GB (same)
Power draw
360W (+60)
Price
$1,599
Per point of score
$17.19

Score is our own gaming index (0-100), measured the same way for every card, so the gaps are comparable across generations. Price per point is that score divided by the cheapest live listing - a blunt value check, not a verdict: VRAM, power and features decide plenty that a single number cannot.

Is it right for your PC?

The RX 9070 XT is a sweet-spot 1440p high-refresh card. Pair it with the wrong CPU and you leave frames on the table - check yours first.

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See it in your games

Want the FPS this card pushes in specific titles at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K? Our per-game pages estimate it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a RX 9070 XT cost?

Right now RX 9070 XT models run from about $729.99 to $789.99, with most around $749.99. The cheapest in-stock card is the ASUS model at $729.99. Prices move constantly - the table above is our latest refresh.

Which RX 9070 XT is the best one to buy?

The board partners (ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Zotac, PNY, Sapphire, PowerColor...) all use the same GPU, so performance differs by only a few percent. Buy on price, cooler size (bigger = quieter), and whether it fits your case - the cheapest in-stock model is usually the smart pick. We rank them cheapest-first above.

Will the RX 9070 XT bottleneck my CPU?

It depends on your processor and the resolution you play at. The RX 9070 XT is a sweet-spot 1440p high-refresh card (our gaming score: 84/100). Run it through our free bottleneck checker with your exact CPU to see whether they're balanced before you buy.

Are the more expensive RX 9070 XT models worth it?

Usually only if you want a quieter/cooler card, RGB, or a factory overclock (typically 2-5% faster - not something you'll feel in games). For most people the extra $100-300 over the cheapest model buys aesthetics and cooling headroom, not meaningful frames.

Prices and stock are the Amazon buy-box captured at our last refresh and change constantly - only cards in stock at that check are listed, but always confirm on the product page. All listed cards use the same RX 9070 XT GPU; differences are cooling, clocks, size, and looks. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.