The Radeon RX 9070 XT is now faster, thanks to AMD FineWine

AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT doubles speed with updates, topping rivals.

: The Radeon RX 9070 XT's performance has been significantly enhanced due to AMD's FineWine driver improvements and game patches. Across 16 games at 1440p, it saw a notable 9% performance increase, making it 3% faster than the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Some standout titles where the RX 9070 XT shined include Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Counter-Strike 2, each showing double-digit improvements. However, at 4K resolution, performance gains were more modest with little impact on standings against the RTX 5070 Ti.

The Radeon RX 9070 XT has gained a significant performance uplift thanks to AMD’s continued driver optimizations, often referred to as the “FineWine” effect. Recent benchmarks show that with the latest Adrenalin 25.6.3 drivers, the RX 9070 XT now performs up to 9% better on average at 1440p across 16 tested games, compared to only 2.5% improvement for NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Ti under similar driver updates. This positions AMD’s GPU as a better value for mid-high-end gamers, especially in rasterized performance.

Specific games showed even more dramatic improvements. For instance, Spider-Man Remastered saw a 27% increase, Counter-Strike 2 improved by 23%, and Hogwarts Legacy rose by 18%. At 4K, the RX 9070 XT gained around 4% on average, but titles like Counter-Strike 2 still showed a solid 14% jump. These figures confirm that AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture continues to age well with new drivers.

These performance gains have allowed the RX 9070 XT to outperform or at least match the RTX 5070 Ti in most modern titles at 1440p. While at 4K both GPUs are now roughly equal, AMD’s advantage in raster performance makes it a more appealing option for gamers who prioritize raw frame rates over features like DLSS. Driver maturity has become a key differentiator between the two brands.

Analysts and reviewers suggest that AMD’s driver team has hit a strong stride, with regular updates bringing meaningful gains. This makes the RX 9070 XT a “living” product that improves over time, a stark contrast to NVIDIA’s more incremental updates. If this trend continues, future AMD releases could have even longer relevance without hardware upgrades.

Price is also a major factor. With the RX 9070 XT launching at $599 compared to $749 for the RTX 5070 Ti, AMD offers both better pricing and performance-per-dollar. Combined with the FineWine effect, AMD has positioned the RX 9070 XT as the go-to choice in its tier for gamers seeking long-term value.

Sources: TechSpot, TechRadar, Overclock3D, Wccftech, Neowin

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