AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER occupy different positions in the current graphics card landscape, and the recorded benchmarks reveal a clear split in capabilities. The data shows the NVIDIA card leads in the single available head-to-head test, while the AMD card demonstrates strengths in other measured areas that are not directly comparable in the same workload. This analysis examines where each card wins, what the architecture differences imply, and how the numbers translate to real usage patterns.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark database contains one direct comparison: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. In that test, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER scores 6269.5 points, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 5424 points. The delta is -13.5% for the AMD card, meaning NVIDIA holds a substantial lead in this specific synthetic workload. This is the only head-to-head test available, so the win count stands at 1 for NVIDIA and 0 for AMD.

Beyond that single test, the broader benchmark results show different strengths. The AMD card has two recorded benchmarks: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 5424 and Geekbench OpenCL at 109309. The NVIDIA card has only the 3DMark result in this database. The Geekbench OpenCL score for AMD is a compute-oriented measurement that reflects raw throughput in heterogeneous computing tasks. Since NVIDIA lacks a recorded Geekbench score here, that metric remains an AMD-only advantage in the dataset.

The average benchmark score also differs significantly. AMD’s average is 57367, while NVIDIA’s is 6270. This discrepancy arises because the average includes different test sets. AMD’s average pulls from two tests, one of which is a high compute score, while NVIDIA’s average is based solely on the 3DMark result. This does not imply AMD outperforms NVIDIA overall, but it does indicate that AMD’s recorded performance profile includes a strong compute showing that NVIDIA’s dataset does not capture.

Percentile rankings add context. AMD sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 87% of the graphics cards in the database. NVIDIA’s percentile is 36th, which appears low, but this is likely due to the sparse benchmark data for that card. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6269.5 places NVIDIA well above many cards, yet the percentile calculation uses the full dataset, and the limited tests skew the result. Interpret carefully: percentile values reflect the recorded data, not necessarily real-world performance tiers.

Architecture Differences

The two cards use fundamentally different architectures. AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 GRE is built on RDNA 4.0 with the Navi 48 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB203 chip, also from TSMC but on a 5 nm process. The process node difference is small but measurable: 4 nm versus 5 nm, which affects transistor density. AMD packs 53,900 million transistors into a 357 mm² die, yielding a density of 151.0 million transistors per square millimeter. NVIDIA’s GB203 has 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, giving a density of 120.6 million per square millimeter. AMD’s denser design suggests more transistors per area, while NVIDIA’s larger die provides more physical space for other components.

The transistor counts themselves are notable. AMD has 53.9 billion transistors, NVIDIA has 45.6 billion. Despite the lower count, NVIDIA’s architecture achieves higher raw throughput in the 3DMark test, indicating that architectural efficiency, not transistor count alone, drives performance. The die sizes are close: 357 mm² for AMD, 378 mm² for NVIDIA. This means NVIDIA uses a slightly larger chip but with fewer transistors, so the design philosophy differs. AMD’s density advantage could imply more compute units per area, but the benchmark results show NVIDIA’s larger, less dense chip delivers better DX12 performance.

Clock speeds vary widely. AMD’s base clock is 1420 MHz, boost clock is 2790 MHz, and game clock is 2220 MHz. NVIDIA’s base clock is 2295 MHz, boost clock is 2452 MHz, and there is no game clock listed. AMD’s boost clock is significantly higher than NVIDIA’s, but NVIDIA’s base clock is much higher. This suggests different power and thermal strategies. AMD pushes higher boost frequencies when possible, while NVIDIA maintains a higher baseline. The memory clocks also differ: AMD runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective, NVIDIA at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective. The effective data rate is much higher for NVIDIA, which directly impacts memory bandwidth.

Memory configuration is a major split. AMD uses 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. NVIDIA uses 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s. That is more than double the bandwidth for NVIDIA. The memory type differs too: GDDR6 versus GDDR7, with GDDR7 being the newer standard. The capacity difference of 12 GB versus 16 GB matters for texture-heavy workloads and larger datasets. The bus width difference (192 versus 256 bits) also affects how quickly data moves between memory and the GPU core.

Compute resources show a clear NVIDIA advantage in raw counts. AMD has 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, 96 ROPs, and 48 ray tracing cores. NVIDIA has 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, 96 ROPs, 70 ray tracing cores, and 280 tensor cores. The shading unit count is nearly triple for NVIDIA, which explains the higher FP32 throughput: 43.94 TFLOPS versus 34.28 TFLOPS. The texture rate also favors NVIDIA at 686.6 GTexel/s versus 535.7 GTexel/s. However, the pixel rate is slightly higher for AMD at 267.8 GPixel/s versus 235.4 GPixel/s for NVIDIA. That is unusual given NVIDIA’s higher compute counts, suggesting AMD’s ROP configuration or clock speeds compensate in pixel output.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is the stronger card in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, delivering a 13.5% higher score. That single result positions NVIDIA ahead in DX12 gaming workloads, which is the most common API for modern titles. The AMD card shows a competitive compute score in Geekbench OpenCL, but without an equivalent NVIDIA result, that advantage remains unverified in this dataset.

For users prioritizing DX12 gaming performance, the NVIDIA card wins based on the available benchmark. The 16 GB GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a substantial memory subsystem that likely aids in high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The higher shading unit count and tensor core presence further support NVIDIA’s position for general graphics and compute tasks that leverage those units.

The AMD card, however, has strengths in specific areas. Its pixel rate is higher, and its boost clock is much higher at 2790 MHz versus 2452 MHz. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 109309 indicates strong compute performance, and the 87th percentile ranking suggests solid overall standing among all GPUs. For users who run OpenCL workloads or prefer AMD’s architecture, this card offers a viable alternative, though the lack of a direct NVIDIA OpenCL comparison limits conclusions.

The verdict from the data: NVIDIA leads in the only direct comparison, and its architectural specifications support that lead. AMD offers a denser chip, higher clocks, and a strong compute benchmark, but the head-to-head result is decisive. The data cannot determine which card is better for all scenarios, only that NVIDIA wins the recorded DX12 test.

FAQ

Q: Which card scored higher in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER scored 6269.5 points, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scored 5424 points. NVIDIA won by a margin of 13.5%.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two cards?

A: The NVIDIA card has 896.0 GB/s bandwidth with 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus. The AMD card has 432.0 GB/s with 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus. NVIDIA’s bandwidth is more than double.

Q: Does the AMD card have any benchmark where it exceeds NVIDIA?

A: The database includes a Geekbench OpenCL score of 109309 for AMD, but no equivalent NVIDIA score is recorded. In the only direct comparison, NVIDIA wins. AMD’s pixel rate is higher at 267.8 GPixel/s versus 235.4 GPixel/s for NVIDIA, but that is a specification, not a benchmark result.

Q: How do the transistor densities compare?

A: AMD’s Navi 48 chip has 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, giving 151.0 million transistors per square millimeter. NVIDIA’s GB203 has 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, giving 120.6 million per square millimeter. AMD is denser.

Q: What are the shading unit counts?

A: NVIDIA has 8960 shading units, while AMD has 3072. NVIDIA also has 280 tensor cores and 70 ray tracing cores, compared to AMD’s 48 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores listed.

Q: Which card has a higher boost clock?

A: AMD’s boost clock is 2790 MHz. NVIDIA’s boost clock is 2452 MHz. AMD’s base clock is 1420 MHz, while NVIDIA’s base clock is 2295 MHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct benchmark in the database is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The NVIDIA card scores 6269.5, and the AMD card scores 5424. The delta percentage is -13.5% for AMD, meaning NVIDIA outperforms it by that amount. This is a synthetic DX12 workload that measures overall graphics performance, including geometry, lighting, and rasterization. The result shows NVIDIA’s architecture handles this workload more efficiently.

Examining the specifications that feed into this result, NVIDIA’s higher FP32 throughput (43.94 TFLOPS versus 34.28 TFLOPS) and greater texture rate (686.6 GTexel/s versus 535.7 GTexel/s) align with the DX12 score lead. The memory bandwidth advantage (896.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s) also likely contributes, as DX12 scenes often rely on large texture streaming. AMD’s higher pixel rate (267.8 GPixel/s versus 235.4 GPixel/s) does not translate into a win in this test, suggesting that rasterization throughput is not the limiting factor.

The Geekbench OpenCL score for AMD (109309) is not matched by an NVIDIA result, so it cannot be used for direct comparison. However, it indicates that AMD’s compute capabilities are substantial. The average benchmark scores in the database are misleading because they aggregate different test sets. AMD’s average of 57367 includes the OpenCL score, while NVIDIA’s average of 6270 is based solely on the 3DMark result. Do not use these averages to rank cards directly.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every measured specification. Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, NVIDIA uses 5 nm. Transistor count: AMD has 53,900 million, NVIDIA has 45,600 million. Die size: AMD is 357 mm², NVIDIA is 378 mm². Transistor density: AMD is 151.0M / mm², NVIDIA is 120.6M / mm².

Base clock: AMD 1420 MHz, NVIDIA 2295 MHz. Boost clock: AMD 2790 MHz, NVIDIA 2452 MHz. Memory clock: AMD 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), NVIDIA 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). Memory size: AMD 12 GB, NVIDIA 16 GB. Memory type: AMD GDDR6, NVIDIA GDDR7. Bus width: AMD 192 bit, NVIDIA 256 bit. Bandwidth: AMD 432.0 GB/s, NVIDIA 896.0 GB/s.

Shading units: AMD 3072, NVIDIA 8960. TMUs: AMD 192, NVIDIA 280. ROPs: both 96. RT cores: AMD 48, NVIDIA 70. Tensor cores: AMD none listed, NVIDIA 280. Pixel rate: AMD 267.8 GPixel/s, NVIDIA 235.4 GPixel/s. Texture rate: AMD 535.7 GTexel/s, NVIDIA 686.6 GTexel/s. FP32: AMD 34.28 TFLOPS, NVIDIA 43.94 TFLOPS. FP16: both at 1:1 ratio, same values as FP32.

TDP: AMD 220 W, NVIDIA 350 W. Power connectors: AMD 2x 8-pin, NVIDIA 1x 16-pin. Suggested PSU: AMD 550 W, NVIDIA not listed. Slot width: both dual-slot. Bus interface: both PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs: AMD has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1a, NVIDIA has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. API support is identical: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4.

Dimensions: NVIDIA is 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, 48 mm in width. AMD dimensions are not recorded. Release dates: AMD released on 2025-05-07, NVIDIA on 2025-12-31. Production status for both is active. The launch MSRP is 549 USD for AMD and 749 USD for NVIDIA, stated once here for reference.