Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
Radeon RX 9070 or Radeon RX 6800 XT? Estimated FPS in popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, the specs side by side, and what each costs in pounds with VAT included.
Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 6800 XTExpect around 19% more FPS in games from Radeon RX 9070.Fortnite 1440p: 225 vs 190 FPS.
Frame rates side by side
Average frame rate on “High” with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at QHD - 1440p.
| Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6800 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 225 FPS | 190 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 375 FPS | 315 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 120 FPS | 100 FPS |
| Valorant | 520 FPS | 435 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 200 FPS | 165 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 150 FPS | 125 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 215 FPS | 180 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 305 FPS | 255 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 95 FPS | 80 FPS |
| GTA V | 95 FPS | 80 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 140 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 115 FPS | 95 FPS |
| Rust | 115 FPS | 95 FPS |
| Minecraft | 570 FPS | 570 FPS |
The specs
| Model | Radeon RX 9070 | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Our gaming performance score | 62 | 52 |
| TDP | 220 W | 300 W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| PSU we recommend | 650 W | 750 W |
What they cost in the UK
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More head-to-heads
Frame rates in popular pairings
A guide only: how far apart they land depends on your game, settings and drivers. Our model is tuned against benchmarks published by TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS