Short answer: On a 1440p monitor, the RX 9070 XT and RTX 5070 Ti are nearly tied in non-ray-traced games (116.5 vs 116.8 fps average, Tom's Hardware), but the RTX 5070 Ti leads ray tracing by about 19%. The RTX 5070 is about 17% slower with 12GB, yet handles most 1440p games and needs a smaller power supply.
Last updated: October 2026 · By the PVP team
Bought a 1440p monitor, or about to, and want a card that does it justice? Three names keep coming up: RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT. The price gap is clear; here's the performance gap in published numbers, plus which card suits whom.
How do the RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT differ on paper?
Memory is the first difference: the RTX 5070 has 12GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, while the RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT have 16GB on a 256-bit bus. Specs are from NVIDIA's and AMD's official pages.
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 5070 Ti | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6144 CUDA | 8960 CUDA | 4096 stream processors (64 compute units) |
| Memory | 12GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Boost clock | 2.51 GHz | 2.45 GHz | Up to 2.97 GHz |
| Card power | 250W (TGP) | 300W (TGP) | 304W (TBP) |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 750W | 750W |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Upscaling and frame generation | DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation | DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation | FSR "Redstone" (includes FSR 4) |
The RX 9070 XT also has 64MB of AMD Infinity Cache and 64 Ray Accelerators, according to AMD. NVIDIA bases required system power on a Ryzen 9 9950X system and notes partner cards may differ from the reference design.
Which card is fastest at 1440p?
This may surprise you: the RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT are practically tied. In Tom's Hardware's GPU benchmarks hierarchy (last updated 24 June 2026), the RTX 5070 Ti averaged 116.8 fps at 1440p, the RX 9070 XT 116.5 and the RTX 5070 96.4.
Table: Tom's Hardware average fps, a geometric mean of 11 games at High to Ultra settings, measured at native resolution without DLSS, FSR or frame generation on a Ryzen 7 9800X3D test system.
| Card | 1440p standard | 4K standard | 1440p ray tracing | 4K ray tracing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5070 Ti 16GB | 116.8 | 68.6 | 66.2 | 36.7 |
| RX 9070 XT 16GB | 116.5 | 65.8 | 55.5 | 30.1 |
| RTX 5070 12GB | 96.4 | 54.3 | 51.5 | 22.7 |
By these numbers, the RX 9070 XT is about 21% faster than the RTX 5070 at 1440p. TechSpot sees the same trend: in a 52-game comparison published in September 2026, the RX 9070 XT's average frame rate was 24% higher at 1440p.
Against the RTX 5070 Ti, TechSpot's extended test of more than 50 games at 1440p (March 2025) put the AMD card only about 5% behind, concluding the two are very close.
On a 144Hz monitor with recent games, you'll feel the roughly 20 fps average gap between the RTX 5070 and the other two; on a 60Hz monitor, the RTX 5070's 96.4 fps average sits comfortably above your refresh rate.
Can these cards handle 4K?
4K is far more demanding, but here's what to expect if you upgrade later: in Tom's Hardware's 4K testing, the RTX 5070 Ti averaged 68.6 fps, the RX 9070 XT 65.8 and the RTX 5070 54.3, all without upscaling or frame generation.
In TechSpot's 2026 comparison, the RX 9070 XT's lead over the RTX 5070 widened to 25% at 4K. With ray tracing at 4K, the RTX 5070 drops to 22.7 fps in Tom's Hardware's chart, making DLSS almost essential at those settings.
Which card is stronger at ray tracing?
The RTX 5070 Ti: 66.2 fps in Tom's Hardware's 1440p ray tracing chart, about 19% ahead of the RX 9070 XT at 55.5. The RX 9070 XT stays about 8% ahead of the RTX 5070 at 51.5.
Results vary by game, though. TechSpot found the RX 9070 XT a strong rival to the RTX 5070 Ti in Cyberpunk 2077, Alan Wake 2 and Dying Light 2, but about 20% slower on average once Indiana Jones and Black Myth: Wukong were added.
With full path tracing in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1440p, even the RTX 5070 beat the RX 9070 XT by 32% (25 vs 19 fps) in TechSpot's 2026 test. If your favorite games lean on path tracing, NVIDIA has a clear advantage.
Is the RTX 5070's 12GB enough for 1440p?
In most games today, yes, but with less headroom than 16GB. In TechSpot's 2026 comparison, the RTX 5070 hit its memory limit in Mafia: The Old Country at Epic settings and in Star Wars Outlaws at 4K with RTX Direct Lighting on Ultra, and TechSpot said 12GB had been questionable from the start.
Their 16GB gives the RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT more room for high-resolution textures, ray tracing and higher resolutions. The gap grows with the load in Tom's Hardware's chart: with ray tracing, the RX 9070 XT leads the RTX 5070 by about 8% at 1440p but by about 33% at 4K (30.1 vs 22.7 fps).
If you don't mind lowering a setting or two later, 12GB will serve you; for more headroom with upcoming games, 16GB is more comfortable.
DLSS 4 or FSR 4: which is better for 1440p?
DLSS is still ahead, but the gap has narrowed. TechSpot called FSR 4 a big leap and clearly better than FSR 3, placing its quality between DLSS 3 and DLSS 4, with NVIDIA ahead on game support.
RTX 50 cards' Multi Frame Generation generates up to five frames per rendered frame, according to NVIDIA, and DLSS 4.5 added a dynamic mode that adjusts the multiplier by game and scene, plus a second-generation transformer model that improves Super Resolution and Ray Reconstruction. NVIDIA pairs frame generation with Reflex to keep responsiveness.
AMD's FSR 4 is now called FSR Upscaling, part of the FSR "Redstone" suite, which also includes ML frame generation and Ray Regeneration on RX 9000 cards. AMD says FSR is supported in more than 300 games.
AMD also says Redstone boosted RX 9070 XT performance 3.5 times on average in its own testing. That's a company figure, not an independent review, so don't compare it with Tom's Hardware's numbers above.
What power supply does each card need?
NVIDIA recommends 650W of system power for the RTX 5070 and 750W for the RTX 5070 Ti, and AMD recommends a 750W minimum for the RX 9070 XT, which draws 304W. These are general figures: NVIDIA bases its numbers on a Ryzen 9 9950X system and says requirements vary with your components.
The RTX 5070 is the lightest on power, drawing about 50W less than the other two cards on its own.
PVP builds with these cards use a 700W or 800W 80+ Bronze power supply depending on the build, above each manufacturer's recommendation; still, check your build's page and ask technical support about compatibility.
Which card should you choose for 1440p?
- RTX 5070: If your budget is tighter and you play 1440p at high settings with DLSS. It averages 96.4 fps in Tom's Hardware's testing and needs 650W, but its 12GB leaves less headroom for the future.
- RX 9070 XT: If your priority is non-ray-traced performance with 16GB. It roughly matches the RTX 5070 Ti at 1440p per Tom's Hardware, and TechSpot said in 2026 that it sees no realistic reason to pay more for the RTX 5070 instead.
- RTX 5070 Ti: If you want the strongest ray tracing and path tracing with DLSS 4 and 16GB, and plan to play at 4K sometimes. TechSpot suggested a price gap of around 15% as the deciding point for choosing the RX 9070 XT instead.
Buying for your son? A 16GB card, RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070 Ti, gives him more headroom for upcoming games, and the pick between them comes down to whether he cares about ray tracing.
Which PVP builds come with these cards?
Every build comes with professional assembly, genuine Windows 11 Pro, activated, a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects and after-sales technical support through PVP LifeTime. Prices are at the time of writing and may change; all include 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD:
- RTX 5070 gaming PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 230F: 6,999, with a Core Ultra 7 265KF version at 7,999.
- RX 9070 XT gaming PC with Core Ultra 7 265KF: 8,999, with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D version at 9,699, the same CPU Tom's Hardware and TechSpot test with.
- RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC with Core Ultra 7 265KF: 9,999.
Graphics card, CPU and memory upgrades are on the build page, and checkout offers interest-free installments via Tabby and Tamara. In fairness, the FPS tables on the product pages are estimates, not measurements; see the sources below for measured numbers.
Where should you start?
Start with your monitor and games, not the card's name. If ray tracing matters, lean toward the RTX 5070 Ti; for strong non-ray-traced performance with 16GB, the RX 9070 XT makes sense; if budget comes first, the RTX 5070 gets you there. Compare the options in PVP's high-end gaming PCs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RX 9070 XT faster than the RTX 5070?
Yes, clearly, in non-ray-traced games. By Tom's Hardware's numbers it's about 21% faster at 1440p, and in TechSpot's 52-game comparison it was 24% faster. The RTX 5070 does pull ahead with full path tracing, as in Doom: The Dark Ages.
Is the RTX 5070 Ti worth the extra over the RX 9070 XT?
It depends on ray tracing. Without it, the difference is almost nil (116.8 vs 116.5 fps at 1440p per Tom's Hardware), but the RTX 5070 Ti is about 19% faster with ray tracing. TechSpot suggested a price gap of around 15% as the tipping point for choosing the RX 9070 XT.
Is 12GB enough for 1440p gaming?
Yes, in most current games, but with less headroom. The RTX 5070 averaged 96.4 fps at 1440p in Tom's Hardware's testing, while TechSpot saw it hit its memory limit in Mafia: The Old Country at Epic settings. For longer headroom, choose a 16GB card.
How many watts do I need for an RX 9070 XT?
750W minimum, per AMD's official recommendation, because the card draws 304W. That matches NVIDIA's recommendation for the RTX 5070 Ti, while the RTX 5070 needs 650W. Actual draw depends on the rest of the system.
Does Multi Frame Generation work on the RX 9070 XT?
No, Multi Frame Generation is exclusive to NVIDIA RTX 50 cards. The RX 9070 XT supports AMD's FSR "Redstone" suite instead, including ML upscaling (formerly FSR 4), frame generation and Ray Regeneration, in more than 300 games according to AMD.
Sources
- NVIDIA – GeForce RTX 5070 Family: Specs
- AMD – AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Specifications
- Tom's Hardware – The GPU benchmarks hierarchy 2026
- TechSpot – AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Benchmark
- TechSpot – GeForce RTX 5070 vs. Radeon RX 9070 XT Benchmark
- NVIDIA – NVIDIA DLSS Technology
- AMD – AMD FSR "Redstone" and FSR Upscaling