GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G vs GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G at 6.1/10.

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G leads on software support, efficiency and noise and build and warranty.

The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G leads on performance and video memory.

They score the same on size and fit.

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a 12GB RTX 5070 for people building a 1440p gaming PC who want a factory-overclocked card with a long warranty. It suits buyers with a roomy case and a 750 W power supply. It is a less natural fit for small chassis or for anyone planning to run large local AI models.

Typically about £610.49 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G

6.7/10verdict: buy

The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G suits gamers who want an AMD card with 16GB of video memory. It also suits homelabbers who want AV1 and HEVC encode for media transcoding in a large case. It is a poor match for small chassis or builds that need a lower-power card.

Typically about £750 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G	GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G
Performance	30%	6/10	8/10
Video memory	25%	5/10	7/10
Software support	15%	7/10	6/10
Efficiency and noise	15%	7/10	5/10
Size and fit	10%	5/10	5/10
Build and warranty	5%	8/10	7/10
Overall		6.1/10	6.7/10

Specifications

Spec	GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G	GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 6144 CUDA cores, 2512 MHz base, 2625 MHz OC boost	Radeon RX 9070 XT, 4096 stream processors, PCI-E 5.0
Video memory	12 GB GDDR7, 192-bit bus, 28 Gbps	16GB GDDR6, 256-bit memory bus, 20 Gbps
Board power	250 W reference TDP	not listed
Length and slots	327 mm long, 132 mm wide, 56 mm high	288 mm (L) x 132 mm (W) x 56 mm (H)
Display outputs	3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b	DisplayPort 2.1a x2, HDMI 2.1b x2; max digital resolution 7680x4320; multi-view 4
Power connector	1x 16-pin PCIe power connector (12V-2x6), 2x 8-pin adapter in box	8-pin x3
Video encode / decode	not listed	HEVC and AV1 encode/decode

Strengths and weaknesses

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

+ Owners praise cool temperatures and 1440p performance
+ Dual BIOS and a four-year warranty with registration
+ Included 2x 8-pin adapter for the 16-pin connector
− 12GB of video memory limits larger local AI models
− 327 mm long and 2 kg, so it needs space
− Driver download listed for Windows 10 and 11 only

Skip it if:

Anyone building a small-form-factor PC or compact server with limited card length
Buyers who need more than 12GB of video memory for larger local AI models
Linux users who want a manufacturer-listed driver download

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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G

+ 16GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus
+ AV1 and HEVC encode/decode
+ Dual BIOS with Performance and Silent modes
− Three 8-pin connectors and 850W PSU recommendation
− 288 mm long and 56 mm thick

Skip it if:

Small-form-factor or compact server builders who can't fit a 288 mm, 56 mm-thick card
Buyers with a PSU below the recommended 850W or without three 8-pin cables
Anyone needing 24GB or more of video memory for larger local AI models

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