AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards launched today, and early reports indicate they're selling fast! Don't worry if you missed the individual card release; these powerful GPUs are readily available in pre-built gaming PCs at competitive prices. The Radeon RX 9070 series represents a significant leap in mid-range performance, outpacing Nvidia competitors while offering exceptional value.
The Skytech pre-built PC, featuring the Lian-Li O11 Vision case, stands out as the most affordable Radeon RX 9070 XT option currently available at Best Buy.
We gave the AMD Radeon RX 9070 an 8/10 rating. Priced similarly to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, it delivers superior performance in most tested games and boasts 16GB of VRAM (compared to the RTX 5070's 12GB), suggesting better future-proofing. Power consumption is comparable to the RTX 5070.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas: "The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is an excellent 1440p graphics card that makes the competition all but irrelevant. It delivers exceptional 1440p performance, often reaching high refresh rates even without frame generation, and includes an AI upscaler for enhanced image quality. Its main drawback is its proximity in performance to the Radeon RX 9070 XT."
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT received a perfect 10/10 rating from us. Despite being $150 less than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the 9070 XT surpasses it in many game tests, with some benchmarks showing a significant lead. It also features 16GB of VRAM. However, it does consume more power and run hotter than the RTX 5070 Ti.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Review by Jacqueline Thomas: "PC gaming has been in a bit of a slump since 2020, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a welcome change. This graphics card effortlessly maxes out games at 4K, even with ray tracing enabled, all at a price that makes the competition seem overpriced. Only time will tell if the launch price remains competitive, but this card sets a new standard."