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RX 6950 XT 16GB vs RTX 5070 Ti 16GB

GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark

RTX 5070 Ti 16GB records 15.4% more FPS than RX 6950 XT 16GB in GPUsed's continuous 1080p benchmark

RTX 5070 Ti 16GB recorded 443 FPS against 384 FPS for RX 6950 XT 16GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.

RX 6950 XT 16GB

384Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
77.9 / 100
Graphics memory
16GB
Released
May 2022
GPUsed cards tested
14

RTX 5070 Ti 16GB

443Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
81.9 / 100
Graphics memory
16GB
Released
February 2025
GPUsed cards tested
21

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What does this comparison mean?

The RX 6950 XT sits fairly close to the RTX 5070 Ti in this workload compared with many older-to-newer pairings. With 16GB on each side, this result alone is not a compelling reason to replace a working RX 6950 XT.

Both variants have 16GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.

Additional model research 1 · Additional model research 2.

The two GPUs in context

RX 6950 XT 16GB

The RX 6950 XT launched in May 2022 as a refresh of AMD's RDNA 2 flagship tier. It retains 16GB of GDDR6 while raising memory speed and clocks over the RX 6900 XT.

RTX 5070 Ti 16GB

The RTX 5070 Ti is the 16GB GDDR7 Blackwell model. The separate non-Ti RTX 5070 carries 12GB.

Release and feature sources: RX 6950 XT 16GB source · RTX 5070 Ti 16GB source.

How the figures are compared

Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.

GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.

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