Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 9070 GRE

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9070

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

114%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

113%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

111%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

111%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

110%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

109%

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GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

108%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

107%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

107%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

106%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

105%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

105%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

103%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

103%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

101%

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Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

100%

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Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

89%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

86%

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Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

83%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

83%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

83%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

80%

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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

74%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

73%

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

73%

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Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

72%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

69%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

66%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 9070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9070 GRE.

Insight	Radeon RX 9070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 9070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $575 for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, it costs 4% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 8.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 9070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+8.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($550)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($575)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 9070 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 9070 and Radeon RX 9070 GRE

Radeon RX 9070

The Radeon RX 9070 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1330 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,380 points. Launch price was $549.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 9070 scores 25,380 and the Radeon RX 9070 GRE reaches 24,418 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9070 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX 9070) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 36.13 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (Radeon RX 9070) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) with 112 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
G3D Mark Score	25,380+4%	24,418
Architecture	RDNA 4.0	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584+17%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	36.13 TFLOPS+5%	34.28 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2790 MHz+11%
ROPs	128+33%	96
TMUs	224+17%	192
L2 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	56+17%	48
Tensor Cores	112+17%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 9070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 9070 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 48.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	640 GB/s+48%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 9070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Decoder: Dual Media Engine vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).

Feature	Radeon RX 9070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Encoder	Dual Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Decoder	Dual Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 9070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 9070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80.