The rivalry between AMD and NVIDIA has reached a surprising new chapter with the beta release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Early performance benchmarks reveal a dramatic shift in GPU dominance, as AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT not only outpaces NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti across all resolutions (1080p, 1440p, and 4K) but even closes the gap with the ultra-powerful RTX 5090 at 1440p.
Benchmark Setup: Upscaling and Driver Optimizations
The tests were conducted with upscaling technologies set to quality presets. While Black Ops 7 supports NVIDIA’s DLSS 4, it does not yet offer native support for AMD’s FSR 4—though it remains compatible with FSR 3.1. Thanks to AMD’s latest Adrenalin drivers, ComputerBase was able to activate FSR 4 on the Radeon RX 9070 XT, fully unlocking the potential of AMD’s flagship RDNA 4 GPU.
A Clear Victory at 1440p
When it comes to 1440p performance, the Radeon RX 9070 XT achieves an average 31% lead over the RTX 5070 Ti. This is a staggering result, considering both GPUs are positioned as direct competitors. In most gaming benchmarks, NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Ti typically maintains a 6–7% advantage over the RX 9070 XT, making this reversal a major surprise.
Even more impressive, AMD’s card narrows the performance gap with NVIDIA’s much pricier RTX 5090. While the 5090 still reigns supreme in raw power, the RX 9070 XT delivers performance that is shockingly close, especially in this title.
Stability and Smooth Gameplay
Beyond raw frame rates, the RX 9070 XT also shines in frame stability. The 1% low metrics—key indicators of gameplay smoothness during intense action—are better managed on AMD’s card compared to the RTX 5070 Ti. This translates into fewer stutters and a more consistent gaming experience, particularly valuable in a fast-paced shooter like Black Ops 7.
Performance Across the AMD Lineup
Interestingly, the optimization benefits of Black Ops 7 don’t extend equally to all AMD GPUs. The Radeon RX 7800 XT trades blows evenly with the GeForce RTX 4070, while the Radeon RX 7600 maintains parity with its NVIDIA equivalent. The standout results are clearly centered on the RX 9070 XT, which seems to benefit the most from RDNA 4 optimization.
Optimized for RDNA 4
Overall, the evidence points to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 being especially well-optimized for AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture. This optimization, combined with the implementation of FSR 4 through driver tweaks, allows the RX 9070 XT to deliver class-leading performance that challenges NVIDIA’s dominance in competitive gaming benchmarks.
Final Thoughts
The beta benchmarks of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 may mark a turning point in the GPU wars. AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT not only dethrones the RTX 5070 Ti but also pushes close to the RTX 5090—a feat few expected. If future titles follow a similar trend of RDNA 4 optimization, AMD could establish itself as the go-to choice for gamers seeking both high performance and value.
For now, one thing is clear: in Black Ops 7, AMD’s RX 9070 XT is the undisputed winner.
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