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Radeon RX 480 vs Radeon RX 9070 XT
The Radeon RX 480 is much slower than the Radeon RX 9070 XT on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $750.04 cheaper!
Radeon RX 4808% Score
- Up to 162% cheaper – $69.95 vs $819.99
Radeon RX 9070 XT63% Score
- Up to 621% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 8 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 176% better value for money
- Up to 162% more expensive – $819.99 vs $69.95
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon RX 9070 XT has 734% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 9070 XT fills pixels 839% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 9070 XT maps textures 317% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon RX 9070 XT moves data 152% faster.
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GDDR6256-bit
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256-bitArctic Islands (RX 400)
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Navi IV (RX 9000)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX 480 or Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9070 XT. It's 688% faster than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 9070 XT than Radeon RX 480?expand_more
688% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX 480 or Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 9070 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX 480 and Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX 480 scores 8/100, Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 63/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX 480 or Radeon RX 9070 XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon RX 480 or Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX 480 and Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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