AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards launched today, and early reports indicate they're selling fast. Don't worry if you missed the individual card releases; these powerful GPUs are readily available in pre-built gaming PCs at competitive prices. The Radeon RX 9070 series represents a significant leap forward in mid-range performance, offering exceptional power while undercutting Nvidia's offerings.
The Skytech pre-built PC stands out, offering the most affordable Radeon RX 9070 XT option at Best Buy and featuring the excellent Lian-Li O11 Vision ATX case.
Our review of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 scored an 8/10. Priced similarly to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, it delivers superior performance in most games tested and boasts more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB), suggesting better future-proofing. Power consumption is comparable to the RTX 5070.
"The AMD Radeon RX 9070 excels as a 1440p graphics card, significantly outperforming the competition. It delivers exceptional 1440p performance, often reaching high refresh rates even without frame generation, and includes an AI upscaler for enhanced image quality. Its proximity to the Radeon RX 9070 XT is its only drawback."
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT received a perfect 10/10 in our review. Despite being $150 less than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the 9070 XT surpasses it in many game tests, with some benchmarks showing a considerable lead. It also features 16GB of VRAM. However, it does consume more power and run hotter than the RTX 5070 Ti.
"PC gaming has faced challenges since 2020, but the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT signifies a return to excellence. This graphics card effortlessly handles maximum settings in any game at 4K resolution, even with ray tracing enabled, all at a price that makes competitors seem overpriced. While future performance remains to be seen, the current value proposition is undeniable."