First-party numbers have leaked, suggesting that AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 GPUs offer significant performance improvements over the RX 7900 GRE. The RX 9070 series is set to be officially unveiled on February 28, but AMD’s benchmark slides have already surfaced, confirming earlier rumors about its performance gains.
The RX 9070 XT appears especially powerful on paper, boasting a 42% performance increase over the RX 7900 GRE at 4K and 38% at 1440p. While these figures originate from AMD, they hint at serious competition against NVIDIA’s latest GPUs.
RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 vs RX 7900 GRE – Benchmark Summary
AMD reportedly tested the RX 9070 XT against the RX 7900 GRE across 30+ games at Ultra settings (both with and without Ray Tracing):
- RX 9070 XT vs RX 7900 GRE
- 1440p: 38% faster
- 4K: 42% faster
- RX 9070 vs RX 7900 GRE
- 1440p: 20% faster
- 4K: 21% faster
The RX 9070 XT shows remarkable improvements in both rasterization and Ray Tracing, making it a strong contender against NVIDIA’s RTX 4080 and 4080 Super. Unlike previous AMD GPUs, RDNA 4 appears to narrow the gap in Ray Tracing, a department where AMD typically lagged behind NVIDIA.
RX 9070 XT Pricing and Competition
While the RX 9070 XT retains the same VRAM capacity as the RX 7900 GRE, architectural improvements provide a substantial performance boost. However, pricing will be critical in determining its success.
NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Ti is priced at $749, but limited availability has pushed its real-world cost above $1,000. If AMD prices the RX 9070 XT around $700, it could present a compelling alternative for gamers.
Launch Date and What’s Next
The RX 9070 series will officially hit shelves on March 6. Independent reviews will provide a clearer picture of real-world performance, ultimately shaping its standing in the GPU market. For now, the leaked numbers suggest AMD is poised to make a strong impact against NVIDIA.
Source: Videocardz
