GPU vs GPU
RX 9070 GRE vs RTX 5070
The RTX 5070 is 11% faster at 1440p but costs $270 more. For value, the RX 9070 GRE gives more fps per dollar; buy the RTX 5070 only if you need the extra speed.
Key facts· updated
- At 1440p the RX 9070 GRE averages 87 fps and the RTX 5070 averages 96 fps (Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026, 11-game average at Ultra).
- The RTX 5070 is 11% faster than the RX 9070 GRE at 1440p (Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026).
- The RX 9070 GRE costs $599 and the RTX 5070 costs $869 (PC Atlas price check, Nov 3, 2026; catalog estimates, not live store prices).
- At those prices the RX 9070 GRE gives the most 1440p fps per $100: 14.5 vs 11.1.
- The RX 9070 GRE has 12 GB of video memory and the RTX 5070 has 12 GB (maker spec pages, checked Oct 29, 2026).
| Spec | RX 9070 GRE | RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $599Sample | $869Sample |
| Average fps at 1080p | 121 | 133 |
| Average fps at 1440p | 87 | 96 |
| Average fps at 4K | 46 | 54 |
| fps per $100 at 1440p | 14.5 | 11.1 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Gaming power | ~220 W | ~250 W |
| Power supply advice | 650 W | 650 W |
| Card length | ~305 mm | ~285 mm |
| Power plug | 8-pin PCIe | 8-pin or 12V-2x6 (by model) |
fps: Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026), 11-game average at Ultra. Highlighted = better. Prices last checked . Prices marked Sample are PC Atlas catalog estimates, not live store prices.
Which one should you buy?
The RX 9070 GRE 12GB and RTX 5070 12GB sit in the same class, so this is a straight question of which maker gives more for the money right now. In the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026), the RX 9070 GRE 12GB averages 87 fps at 1440p and 46 at 4K; the RTX 5070 12GB averages 96 and 54. At 1080p the averages are 121 and 133 fps. That makes the RTX 5070 12GB about 10% faster at 1440p (10% at 1080p, 17% at 4K).
Both have 12GB of video memory. In games the RX 9070 GRE 12GB draws about 220W and the RTX 5070 12GB about 250W; power supply advice is 650W (maker's advice) vs 650W (maker's advice). The RX 9070 GRE 12GB is about 305mm long and uses standard 8-pin power; the RTX 5070 12GB is about 285mm long, 2.5 slots thick with 8-pin or 12V-2x6 depending on the model.
For upscaling, the RX 9070 GRE 12GB uses FSR 4 and the RTX 5070 12GB uses DLSS; DLSS is supported in the most games.
Our take: the RTX 5070 12GB is the faster card, so it is the pick unless the price gap is bigger than the speed gap. The verdict above checks that with today's prices.
Questions
Is the RX 9070 GRE better than the RTX 5070?
The RTX 5070 is 11% faster at 1440p but costs $270 more. For value, the RX 9070 GRE gives more fps per dollar; buy the RTX 5070 only if you need the extra speed.
Which is better value, RX 9070 GRE or RTX 5070?
At today's prices the RX 9070 GRE gives more frames per dollar at 1440p (14.5 vs 11.1 fps per $100).
What power supply do I need?
RX 9070 GRE: 650 W (the maker's advice). RTX 5070: 650 W (the maker's advice).
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