AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Specs Leak: RDNA 4 Flagship Features 4096 Cores, 3.1 GHz Clock Speed & 200+ FPS in Monster Hunter Wilds

The upcoming AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT “RDNA 4″GPU has made its debut in GPU-Z, and its benchmarking results in Monster Hunter Wilds have provided exciting insights into its capabilities just ahead of the anticipated launch.

Unveiling AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT: A Performance Powerhouse

The highly awaited RX 9000 series, powered by the RDNA 4 architecture, is set to launch in less than a month, generating considerable excitement, particularly around the RX 9070 XT model. For those who have been tracking its developments, you might already be familiar with its specifications. However, viewing these details highlighted in a benchmark tool can bring clarity:

GPU-Z RDNA 48 — Image Credit: @hkpcmedia

A screenshot shared by @hkepcmedia confirms the RX 9070 XT GPU is identified as Navi 48, with an expected release date in 2025. This confirmation strengthens anticipation around its specifications.

The RX 9070 XT sports impressive features: 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, a 256-bit memory bus, a robust 4096 Stream Processors, and a boost clock reaching up to 3.1 GHz. Additionally, it supports the PCI-E 5.0 standard, enhancing its connectivity and performance potential. While it’s uncertain whether the showcased GPU is a reference design or a custom variant from AIB partners, the high boost clock suggests it may be a premium edition.

Benchmark Performance: RX 9070 XT Shines in Gaming

Initial gaming benchmarks reveal promising performance metrics for the RX 9070 XT. The GPU achieved 36, 102 points and a remarkable 211.71 FPS at 1080p during testing with the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark, running alongside an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and 48 GB of RAM.

RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark — Image Credit: @hkpcmedia

Details on the specific settings used during these benchmarks remain unclear, particularly regarding whether features such as Frame Generation and Ray Tracing were enabled. However, it offers a preliminary look into the RX 9070 XT’s gaming prowess.

Comparison with Competitors: The RTX 4080 Super

When pitted against NVIDIA’s RTX 4080 Super, the RX 9070 XT displays superior performance metrics. In the benchmark test, the RTX 4080 Super paired with a Ryzen 9 5900X lagged behind the AMD card in both overall score and FPS, despite utilizing Frame Generation with ray tracing turned off.

RTX 4080 Super Monster Hunter Wilds — Credit: Side of Gaming YT

While these early results are encouraging, the RX 9070 XT’s success may heavily rely on its pricing strategy, especially in a competitive market dominated by NVIDIA. Recent listings from a Canadian reseller have the RX 9070 XT priced around $698, with the RX 9070 at $586. However, these figures are not finalized, and more clarity will emerge as the launch approaches.

AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series Overview

Graphics Card	GPU	Cores	Max Clock Speed	Memory	TBP
Radeon RX 9070 XT	Ship 48 @ 4nm	4096	3.1 GHz	16 GB GDDR6 (256-bit)	330W?
Radeon RX 9070	Ship 48 @ 4nm	TBD	TBD	16GB GDDR6	TBD
Radeon RX 9060 XT	Ship 44 @ 4nm	TBD	TBD	8GB GDDR6?	TBD
Radeon RX 9060	Ship 44 @ 4nm	TBD	TBD	8GB GDDR6?	TBD