Results: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + Radeon RX 9070 XT
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Radeon RX 9070 XT paired: expected FPS in 10 games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, bottleneck analysis and the recommended power supply wattage.
Prices in shops
Prices checked:
Prices at UK shops today
Stock and prices come from UK shops we track (Back to the Office, GamingKit, PCHUB.UK). Prices are in pounds and include VAT.
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: from £175.56 at GamingKit, 3 listings up to £182.48. Lowest in the last 30 days: £162.64.
- Radeon RX 9070 XT: from £860.92 at GamingKit, 41 listings up to £1,134.61. Lowest in the last 30 days: £725.14.
The pair together: from £1,036.48.
What a frame costs in the UK
The pair price at UK shops divided by the frames it gives at 1440p on high settings. Lower is better value.
| Game | FPS at 1440p | Cost per frame |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 235 FPS | £4.41 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 390 FPS | £2.66 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 130 FPS | £7.97 |
| Valorant | 545 FPS | £1.90 |
| COD: Warzone | 210 FPS | £4.94 |
| Battlefield 6 | 155 FPS | £6.69 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 225 FPS | £4.61 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 315 FPS | £3.29 |
| Marvel Rivals | 100 FPS | £10.36 |
| GTA V | 100 FPS | £10.36 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 145 FPS | £7.15 |
| Escape from Tarkov | 105 FPS | £9.87 |
| Rust | 120 FPS | £8.64 |
| Minecraft | 430 FPS | £2.41 |
The same frame rate for less, in UK stock now
No cheaper graphics card in UK stock holds this frame rate with this processor today.
What it costs to run in the UK
At full load the pair draws about 369 W. At 26.32p per kWh (Ofgem energy price cap, October to December 2026) that is £0.10 an hour of play, or about £71 a year at 2 hours a day.
Expected FPS
Average FPS on “High” settings
| 1080p FPS | 1440p FPS | 4K FPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 325 FPS | 235 FPS | 145 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 535 FPS | 390 FPS | 240 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 175 FPS | 130 FPS | 80 FPS |
| Valorant | 675 FPS | 545 FPS | 335 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 210 FPS | 210 FPS | 130 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 175 FPS | 155 FPS | 95 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 300 FPS | 225 FPS | 140 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 430 FPS | 315 FPS | 195 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 135 FPS | 100 FPS | 60 FPS |
| GTA V | 135 FPS | 100 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 170 FPS | 145 FPS | 90 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 105 FPS | 105 FPS | 75 FPS |
| Rust | 135 FPS | 120 FPS | 75 FPS |
| Minecraft | 430 FPS | 430 FPS | 430 FPS |
Bottleneck by resolution
Which component limits performance at each resolution
Power supply
Estimated load: 532 W · Recommended: 750 W
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Other graphics cards with AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Other processors with Radeon RX 9070 XT
Other comparisons
The figures are estimates - real FPS depends on the game, settings and drivers. The FPS model is calibrated against public TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS