AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT: which GPU is better?
Which graphics card gives you more gaming performance? AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads our performance index by roughly 4%. Estimates from ApexCore's verified benchmark catalog.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 250 | 240 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 304 W | 335 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Price (EUR) | 629 EUR | 569 EUR |
| Upscaling | ["FSR","XeSS","DLSS"] | ["FSR","XeSS","DLSS"] |
Estimated FPS in shared games (1080p High)
| Game | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (1080p High) | AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (1080p High) |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 143 FPS | 141 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 581 FPS | 478 FPS |
| Fortnite | 319 FPS | 314 FPS |
Who wins?
For pure gaming performance the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the stronger card in ApexCore's index (250 vs 240). On paper it is about 4% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT also draws less power (304W vs 335W). Frame rates always depend on the game, resolution and the rest of your build - check the interactive tool for your exact parts.
Try AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT in the interactive compare tool
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