Radeon RX 9070 against ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RX 9070 is 7% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 6% in the RX 9070's favour.
- RX 9070 carries 16 GB of video memory against 12 GB.
- The RX 9070 typically costs $150 less.
- Per dollar, the RX 9070 is the better buy: 8.4 points per $100 against 6.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 9070 | ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 58 | 1 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 69 | 65 | 4 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 62 | 58 | 4 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 52 | 49 | 3 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 46 | 56 | 10 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 24%left |
| Typical price | $700 | $850 | $150left |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB | 33%left |
| Board power | 220 W | 250 W | 14%left |
| Length | 290 mm | 300 mm | 3%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC | 54 vs 57 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | Radeon RX 9070 | 69 vs 65 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Radeon RX 9070 | 62 vs 58 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Radeon RX 9070 | 52 vs 49 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC | 52 vs 57 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC | 51 vs 57 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 | ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Board power | 220 W | 250 W |
| Length | 290 mm | 300 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | 12V-2x6 (16-pin) |
| Brand | AMD | Nvidia |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $700 | $850 |