AMD RX 9070 XT Now Beats RTX 5070 Ti After Driver Updates

Driver Magic: AMD’s Hidden Performance Unlocked

Six months after launch, AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT has transformed from an underdog to a 1440p champion thanks to aggressive driver optimizations. Independent testing by Hardware Unboxed reveals:

• 9% average performance gain at 1440p since March
• Now 3% faster than RTX 5070 Ti at same resolution
• Up to 27% improvements in key titles like Spider-Man Remastered
• NVIDIA’s competing card gained just 2.5% in same period

“Early RDNA4 drivers left performance on the table – now AMD is cashing in.”
— Hardware Unboxed

Game-Changing Driver Boosts: The Proof

Testing methodology:

• Same hardware (Ryzen 7 9800X3D + DDR5-6000)
• 16-game average at max settings
• March vs. July drivers compared

Biggest AMD Wins:

NVIDIA saw larger gains only in Space Marine 2 (+36% from bug fixes).

Why This Matters for Gamers

1. Price Advantage: RX 9070 XT sells for $599 vs. 5070 Ti’s $779 (30% cheaper)
2. Resolution Reality: Gains most impactful at 1440p (4K improvements minimal)
3. Future-Proofing: AMD’s driver support historically improves longer than NVIDIA’s

The Fine Print

• Optimization Wins: Gains come from better RDNA4 utilization, not game patches
• NVIDIA Stability: RTX 5070 Ti showed fewer regressions but smaller gains
• Value Alert: In Australia, the price gap reaches AU$300 favoring AMD

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AMD’s driver team has delivered a rare mid-cycle performance leap, flipping the script against NVIDIA. For 1440p gamers, the RX 9070 XT now offers:

• Better raw performance than 5070 Ti
• Significant cost savings
• Stronger future optimization potential