Valorant
1080p@144Hz·05:33 played
LucasCamacho·13m ago
Public1 Tip
259
FPSAverage
237
FPS1% Low
43%/55°C
97%/63°C
32 GB
52%usage
Radeon Vega 8 vs Radeon RX 9070 XT
The Radeon Vega 8 is much slower than the Radeon RX 9070 XT on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $279.99 cheaper!
Radeon Vega 823% Score
Radeon RX 9070 XT63% Score
- Up to 3245% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 9 months newer
- Available for $649.99
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 3702% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 9070 XT fills pixels 3702% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 9070 XT maps textures 1801% faster.
System-Shared
Memory Typehelp
GDDR6System-Shared
Memory Bushelp
256-bitVega IGP (Picasso)
Generationhelp
Navi IV (RX 9000)Integrated
Segmenthelp
Desktop-
Power Connectorshelp
--
Outputshelp
-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon Vega 8 or Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9070 XT. It's 174% faster than the Radeon Vega 8 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 9070 XT than Radeon Vega 8?expand_more
174% 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 Vega 8 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 Vega 8 and Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
Performance: Radeon Vega 8 scores 23/100, 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 Vega 8 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 Vega 8 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 Vega 8 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.
Popular Comparisons
Vega 8 vs RTX 5070Vega 8 vs RTX 5060Vega 8 vs RTX 5070 TiVega 8 vs RTX 5080Vega 8 vs RTX 5090Vega 8 vs RX 9060 XT 16 GBVega 8 vs RTX 3070Vega 8 vs GTX 1660 TiVega 8 vs Arc B580Vega 8 vs GTX 1660 SUPERVega 8 vs RX 7600Vega 8 vs RTX 3080Vega 8 vs RX 9070Vega 8 vs RX 7700 XTVega 8 vs RX 580Vega 8 vs RX 560Vega 8 vs RX 6800 XTVega 8 vs RX 6900 XTVega 8 vs RX 6800Vega 8 vs Arc A580Vega 8 vs Arc B570Vega 8 vs RX 480Vega 8 vs RX 7900 XTXVega 8 vs RTX 4090Vega 8 vs R7 240Vega 8 vs R7 250RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5060RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 TiRX 9070 XT vs RTX 5080RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5090RX 9070 XT vs RX 9060 XT 16 GBRX 9070 XT vs RTX 3070RX 9070 XT vs GTX 1660 TiRX 9070 XT vs Arc B580RX 9070 XT vs GTX 1660 SUPERRX 9070 XT vs RX 7600RX 9070 XT vs RTX 3080RX 9070 XT vs RX 9070RX 9070 XT vs RX 7700 XTRX 9070 XT vs RX 580RX 9070 XT vs RX 560RX 9070 XT vs RX 6800 XTRX 9070 XT vs RX 6900 XTRX 9070 XT vs RX 6800RX 9070 XT vs Arc A580RX 9070 XT vs Arc B570RX 9070 XT vs RX 480RX 9070 XT vs RX 7900 XTXRX 9070 XT vs RTX 4090RX 9070 XT vs R7 240RX 9070 XT vs R7 250