GeForce RTX 5070 12GB vs Radeon RX 9070 16GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB ≈ ₹1.29 L today · 2025 Buy now

≈9% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB ≈ ₹1.35 L today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 9070 16GB scores about 9% higher than GeForce RTX 5070 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Radeon RX 9070 16GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 5070 12GB

DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing

Why pick Radeon RX 9070 16GB

9% higher estimated gaming score
4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)
FSR 4 machine-learning upscaling
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money
30 W lower rated board power (220 W vs 250 W)

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	Radeon RX 9070 16GB
Architecture	Blackwell	RDNA 4
GPU chip	GB205	Navi 48
Video memory	12 GB GDDR7	16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	192-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	672 GB/s	640 GB/s
L2 cache	48 MB	—
Boost clock	2.51 GHz	2.52 GHz
Board power (rated)	250 W	220 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	FSR 4 with Frame Generation
Released	2025-03-04	2025-03-06
Price today (≈)	₹1.29 L	₹1.35 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 5070 12GB better than Radeon RX 9070 16GB?

Radeon RX 9070 16GB scores about 9% higher than GeForce RTX 5070 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB or Radeon RX 9070 16GB?

Radeon RX 9070 16GB is rated at 220 W versus 250 W for GeForce RTX 5070 12GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB or Radeon RX 9070 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Are GeForce RTX 5070 12GB and Radeon RX 9070 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 12GB (12 GB GDDR7) and Radeon RX 9070 16GB (16 GB GDDR6) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.