AMD
Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 560 4GB
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 560 4GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗Radeon RX 9070 outperforms RX 560 4GB by 97% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+97%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 560 4GB: key takeaway
The comparison of Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB shows a 97% advantage for Radeon RX 9070 in gaming performance, while RX 560 4GB may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
6533
98100
83100
8856
COMPARISON RESULT
Radeon RX 9070 is the best overall choice
Radeon RX 9070 leads in combined game performance. RX 560 4GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Radeon RX 9070 leads in the combined performance index
RX 560 4GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 12–17of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 560 4GB
128 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 560 4GB
100/100 · Price $179The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
65Better
33
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
53Better
30
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
51Better
28
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
98
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
75Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1aDisplayPort 1.4
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.0b
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSR—
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
DirectX12.212.0
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS36.13Better2.611
Power consumption220 W75 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Power connector8+8 pin6 pin
Release date20252017
ArchitectureRDNA 4.0Polaris
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2—
Launch price$549—
Shader units / cores3072Better896
Clock speed1330 - 2520 MHzBetter1175 - 1275 MHz
Base clock1330 MHzBetter1175 MHz
Boost clock2520 MHzBetter1275 MHz
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better4 GB GDDR5
Memory frequency20 GHzBetter7 GHz
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth640 GB/sBetter112 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 3x8
Power consumption220 W75 WBetter
Process node5 nmBetter14 nm
Recommended PSU550 WVaries by board
Die size357 mm²123 mm²Better
Memory cacheL2 8 MBBetterL1 16 KB, L2 1 MB
Transistor count53900 millionBetter3000 million
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
Radeon RX 9070RX 560 4GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
32 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
27 FPSEstimated 66%
16 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
12 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRadeon RX 907032 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB20 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907027 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%Radeon RX 907012 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRadeon RX 907032 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB20 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907027 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%Radeon RX 907012 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2Radeon RX 9070268 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB165 FPSEstimated 72%Radeon RX 9070188 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB114 FPSEstimated 72%Radeon RX 9070146 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB63 FPSEstimated 66%Radeon RX 907073 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB22 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077Radeon RX 9070173 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB107 FPSEstimated 72%Radeon RX 9070149 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB90 FPSEstimated 72%Radeon RX 9070106 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB46 FPSEstimated 66%Radeon RX 907049 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB15 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5Radeon RX 9070218 FPSEstimated 80%RX 560 4GB135 FPSEstimated 78%Radeon RX 9070141 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB86 FPSEstimated 72%Radeon RX 9070132 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB57 FPSEstimated 66%Radeon RX 9070107 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB32 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRadeon RX 907032 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB20 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907027 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%Radeon RX 907012 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRadeon RX 9070141 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB87 FPSEstimated 72%Radeon RX 9070118 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB72 FPSEstimated 72%Radeon RX 907095 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB41 FPSEstimated 66%Radeon RX 907050 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560 4GB15 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024Radeon RX 907032 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB20 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907027 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%Radeon RX 907012 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRadeon RX 907032 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB20 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907027 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%Radeon RX 907012 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRadeon RX 907032 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB20 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907027 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%Radeon RX 907020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%Radeon RX 907012 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100653365%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100713861%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100713958%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100885644%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100981002%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100754354%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100744255%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100713958%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100784554%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100724057%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.0
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSR—
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2—
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 4.0Polaris
Process node5 nmBetter14 nm
Release date20252017
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count53900 millionBetter3000 million
Die size357 mm²123 mm²Better
Shader units / cores3072Better896
Base clock1330 MHzBetter1175 MHz
Boost clock2520 MHzBetter1275 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 3x8
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU550 WVaries by board
Power connector8+8 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1aDisplayPort 1.4
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares Radeon RX 9070 and RX 560 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better4 GB GDDR5
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS36.13Better2.611
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: Radeon RX 9070 or RX 560 4GB?+
Radeon RX 9070 has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 560 4GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
Radeon RX 9070 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
Radeon RX 9070 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
Radeon RX 9070 offers more overall performance, while Radeon RX 9070 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
Radeon RX 9070 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 560 4GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
Radeon RX 9070 leads in combined 1440p performance. Radeon RX 9070 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
Radeon RX 9070 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 560 4GB is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 560 4GB is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to Radeon RX 9070 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.