Radeon RX 9070 XT Outperforms Predecessors by 66%

AMD has officially unveiled the first details about its flagship RX 9000 series graphics cards, signaling a new era for gaming hardware. According to information from a closed press briefing, the top-tier RX 9070 XT outperforms the previous flagship RX 7900 GRE by an astonishing 42–66% at 4K resolution with maximum settings. Notably, in ray tracing (RT) scenarios, the performance gap reaches its peak, highlighting the significant advancements of the RDNA 4 architecture in handling complex lighting effects.

In games where RT technology takes center stage, the RX 9070 XT showcases not just improvements but a true technological leap. For instance, in Cyberpunk 2077 and Dying Light 2, the FPS boost reaches up to 66% compared to the RX 7900 GRE. This not only paves the way for ultra-realistic graphics but also puts AMD in direct competition with NVIDIA's RTX 50 series.

The RX 9070 XT shows an average performance increase of 38% at 2K and 42% at 4K (based on 30+ tests), confirming its prowess in handling high resolutions. Even the slightly less powerful RX 9070, trailing the flagship by 16–18%, outperforms the RX 7900 GRE by 20–21% and the RX 6800 XT by 38%. Both new models retain 16 GB of memory, which is crucial for future games with highly detailed textures.

Experts have noted AMD's unusual focus on internal generational comparisons. This approach likely highlights the evolution of RDNA 4 while avoiding direct comparisons with the RTX 50 series. Unlike NVIDIA, AMD emphasizes "native" power without relying on upscalers, as seen in the benchmarks. This strategy could attract gamers who are tired of the dependency on DLSS/FSR. The official launch of the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 is scheduled for February 28.