Quick answer
The RX 9070 is a B-tier graphics card in our GPU tier list (gaming score 69, RTX 4090 = 100), built for 1440p gaming. With a fast CPU it averages about 173 FPS at 1080p, 117 FPS at 1440p and 72 FPS at 4K in a typical AAA game at high settings. 16GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. Its maker recommends a 650W power supply.
RX 9070 Specs
| Spec | RX 9070 |
|---|---|
| Maker | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 |
| VRAM | 16GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Boost clock | 2520 MHz |
| Compute Units | 56 |
| Board power | 220W |
| Maker’s recommended PSU | 650W |
| Upscaling / frame generation | FSR 4 upscaling and frame generation, plus AFMF in the driver |
| Released | 2025 |
| ComputingSkill gaming score | 69 (B tier) |
Specs: RX 9070 official page. Scores are ComputingSkill’s gaming index, positioned from publicly reported review averages, not our own benchmarks (methodology).
RX 9070 Gaming Performance (Estimated FPS)
Average FPS from the FPS Calculator’s formula for a typical AAA game, paired with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D so the card is the limit wherever it can be. Figures marked * are held back by the CPU instead. Ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation are not included; they are estimates, not benchmarks.
| Settings | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 202* | 199 | 123 |
| Medium | 202* | 152 | 94 |
| High | 173 | 117 | 72 |
| Ultra | 138 | 94 | 58 |
| Esports titles, high | 518 | 352 | 217 |
In the GPU tier list the RX 9070 sits in B tier: 1440p gaming at high settings. In games that support it, FSR 4 upscaling and frame generation, plus AFMF in the driver can raise these frame rates, at some cost in image quality or input latency. How upscaling and frame generation work.
Is 16GB of VRAM Enough on the RX 9070?
16GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. The rule is the GPU VRAM Calculator’s minimum for each resolution and texture level (1080p: 6GB at high, 8GB at ultra; 1440p: 8GB / 10GB; 4K: 12GB / 14GB). Short on VRAM, a game stutters or swaps textures rather than simply losing frames.
Best CPU for the RX 9070
At 1080p, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the most modest current CPU that runs the RX 9070 without a noticeable CPU bottleneck (under 15% in our engine, typical AAA game at high settings). At 1440p the card does more of the work, so the Core i3-12100F is already enough. A faster CPU still helps in esports and CPU-heavy games, where the CPU sets the frame rate far more often.
| CPU | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Pair page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core i3-12100F | CPU ~41% | CPU ~13% | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 5 5600 | CPU ~36% | CPU ~6% | GPU-limited | — |
| Core i5-12400F | CPU ~32% | Balanced | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | CPU ~17% | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Core i5-14600K | CPU ~11% | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 5 9600X | CPU ~11% | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Ryzen 5 7600X3D | Balanced | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
“GPU-limited” is normal and means the card is the part working hardest. A CPU % is how much of the card goes unused. Check any other pair in the PC Bottleneck Calculator.
What PSU Does the RX 9070 Need?
The RX 9070’s maker recommends a 650W power supply, and the card itself draws up to about 220W. With a Ryzen 7 5800X3D, the PSU Calculator estimates a full-load draw of about 443W for the whole PC and recommends a 650W unit (30% headroom, rounded up). A power-hungry CPU such as a Core i9 needs more, so check your exact parts.
Similar Graphics Cards
| Graphics card | Score | VRAM | FPS 1440p high | Board power | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 9070 XT | 78 | 16GB | 133 | 304W | 2025 |
| RX 7900 XT | 70 | 20GB | 119 | 315W | 2022 |
| RX 9070 | 69 | 16GB | 117 | 220W | 2025 |
| RTX 5070 | 65 | 12GB | 111 | 250W | 2025 |
| RTX 4070 Super | 62 | 12GB | 105 | 220W | 2024 |
Head-to-head comparisons: RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 and RX 9070 vs RX 9070 XT.
Try the RX 9070 with your own CPU, resolution and settings in the FPS Calculator, or see which games it runs in Can I Run It.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RX 9070 good for 1440p gaming?
Yes. Its gaming score of 69 clears the 1440p line (50) our PC Upgrade Calculator uses, and it averages about 117 FPS at 1440p high in a typical AAA game with a fast CPU.
What CPU should I pair with the RX 9070?
For 1080p, at least a Ryzen 7 5800X3D to avoid a noticeable CPU bottleneck; at 1440p, a Core i3-12100F is enough. Faster CPUs help in esports and strategy games.
What power supply does the RX 9070 need?
Its maker recommends 650W. With a Ryzen 7 5800X3D our PSU Calculator suggests 650W for the whole PC.
Is 16GB of VRAM enough on the RX 9070?
16GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, 1440p and 4K.