The rumored price differences between the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 are significant. The RX 9070 XT is reported to have a price range that varies, with some sources suggesting it could be around $599 to $699, depending on the retailer and specific model[1][2][3]. On the other hand, the RTX 5080 has an official MSRP of $999, but due to stock shortages and market conditions, its actual price has often been much higher, sometimes reaching over $2,000[3][10].
In terms of performance, the RX 9070 XT is rumored to be less than 10% slower than the RTX 5080, which suggests it could offer competitive performance at a lower price point[5]. However, the RTX 5080 features more advanced technology, including GDDR7 memory, which provides higher bandwidth compared to the GDDR6 used in the RX 9070 XT[3][6].
Overall, the RX 9070 XT appears to be positioned as a more affordable alternative to the RTX 5080, potentially offering better value for money for those who do not need the absolute top-tier performance and features of the Nvidia card.
Citations:[1] https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/can-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-dethrone-nvidias-rtx-50-series-lets-talk-gpu-specs
[2] https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/amds-radeon-rx-9070-xt-price-has-supposedly-leaked-in-microcenters-listing-and-i-honestly-hope-this-is-a-joke
[3] https://www.pcguide.com/gpu/rx-9070-xt-vs-rtx-5080/
[4] https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/radeon-rx-9070-xt-high-price-rumor
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1ie5vsf/amd_radeon_rx_9070_xt_rumor_less_than_10_slower/
[6] https://technical.city/en/video/GeForce-RTX-5080-vs-Radeon-RX-9070-XT
[7] https://www.pcmag.com/news/look-out-rtx-5070-amd-radeon-rx-9070-graphics-cards-get-detailed-priced
[8] https://www.techpowerup.com/331698/amd-denies-radeon-rx-9070-xt-usd-899-usd-starting-price-point-rumors
[9] https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/nvidia-rtx-5070-vs-amd-rx-9070/
[10] https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/rtx-5080-vs-9070-xt/