RX 9070 vs RX 9070 XT for Blender
Compare RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 9070 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 12.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 9070 XT
13% faster than RX 9070
Most VRAM
Tie
Same memory capacity
Lowest power draw
RX 9070
28% lower rating than RX 9070 XT
Cheapest
RX 9070
18% cheaper than RX 9070 XT
Best value for money
RX 9070
8% better value than RX 9070 XT
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RX 9070 | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $719.99 Checked Oct 19, 2026 | $879.99 Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Value for money | 4.16 +8% | 3.83 |
| Blender benchmark score | 2,993.79 | 3,374.57 +13% |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 650 W Manufacturer requirement−13% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| Boost clock | 2520 MHz | 2970 MHz +18% |
| RT cores | 56 | 64 +14% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 640 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | RDNA 4 |
| Render support | HIP | HIP |
| TDP | 220 W −28% | 304 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RX 9070
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 23 runs
RX 9070 XT
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 374 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 9070 XT is the stronger Blender rendering pick here, and both cards have the same VRAM capacity.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 9070 XT leads by 12.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,375 vs 2,994). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Both cards have 16 GB of VRAM, so the decision is less about scene capacity and more about render speed, architecture, power draw, and price.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 9070 is the lower-power option at 220 W TDP, compared with 304 W for RX 9070 XT. If render speed is close, that can make RX 9070 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 9070 XT is the straightforward performance pick, while RX 9070 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RX 9070 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 12.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 9070 XT 13% faster than RX 9070.
Most VRAM: Tie Same memory capacity.
Lowest power draw: RX 9070 28% lower rating than RX 9070 XT.
Cheapest: RX 9070 18% cheaper than RX 9070 XT.
Best value for money: RX 9070 8% better value than RX 9070 XT.
Both GPUs ship with 16 GB of VRAM, so the tradeoff is more about speed, architecture, and efficiency than memory capacity.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.