RX 9070 XT Outperforms RX 7900 GRE by 42% at 4K Resolution
Recent leaks have revealed performance figures for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 graphics cards, indicating that they are much faster than the RX 7900 GRE. While AMD is set to officially unveil these new graphics cards on February 28, the leaked benchmark data has already sparked interest among tech enthusiasts.
The RX 9070 XT appears to be a powerful option, landing performance benchmarks that suggest it could compete favorably with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4080, particularly in terms of Ray Tracing capabilities. Although the performance data comes from AMD itself, it looks promising compared to the previous generation, particularly when pitted against mid-range models like the RX 7900 GRE. This could place AMD in a strong position, especially since NVIDIA has recently faced some disappointments.
According to the leaked benchmark slides shared by Videocardz, the RX 9070 XT is approximately 38% faster than the RX 7900 GRE at 1440p and about 42% faster at 4K resolution. The benchmarks included comparisons for gaming performance with and without Ray Tracing, demonstrating that the RX 9070 XT is a substantial upgrade over the RX 7900 GRE for native resolution gaming.
When looking at how the RX 9070 XT stacks up against previous NVIDIA cards, it holds its own against models like the GeForce RTX 4080 and 4080 Super. This aligns with earlier rumors but confirms the RX 9070 XT’s ability to deliver superior performance, particularly in Ray Tracing tasks, compared to its predecessor. Overall, the RX 9070 XT looks competitive against NVIDIA’s offerings in both traditional rendering (or rasterization) and Ray Tracing.
In terms of performance comparisons, the leaked data highlights significant differences across more than 30 games. For example, the RX 9070 XT outstrips the RX 7900 GRE by 38% at 1440p and a remarkable 42% at 4K. Meanwhile, the RX 9070 itself shows about a 20-21% improvement over the RX 7900 GRE for the same resolutions. It’s important to note that actual performance may differ slightly depending on game optimization and other variables.
Both cards maintain the same memory capacity as the RX 7900 GRE, but it is the architectural improvements that make them stand out. Pricing will play a crucial role when it comes to their market competitiveness. The direct rival to these cards, the RTX 5070 Ti, is currently priced at $749. If AMD can offer the RX 9070 XT at a significantly lower rate, it could attract more buyers, especially since the availability of the RTX 5070 Ti has been spotty, leading to inflated prices above $1,000. However, as supplies stabilize, AMD may face challenges if it prices the RX 9070 XT around $700.
As we await independent reviews that will give us a clearer picture of the performance of the RX 9070 series, it’s set to officially hit retail shelves on March 6. There are only a couple of weeks left until then, and many are eager to see how these new graphics cards will perform in real-world scenarios. The competitive landscape in the GPU market may shift depending on how well these new offerings stack up against NVIDIA’s current lineup.
