The AMD RX 9070 XT is now one of the best GPU values in Canada thanks to recent FineWine driver updates. Get RTX 5070 Ti performance for less at Astral Computers.
If you’re searching for a gaming PC in Canada that delivers high-end performance without the premium price tag, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB deserves your attention. Often overlooked in favour of NVIDIA’s popular 5070 Ti, this GPU has quietly matured into one of the best values on the market today, and now, thanks to AMD’s latest “FineWine” drivers, it’s performing even better.
At Astral Computers, we’re offering RX 9070 XT Gaming PCs in Canada at a significant discount compared to similar NVIDIA-powered systems. Whether you’re in Halifax or across the country, these systems deliver incredible rasterized gaming performance for your dollar and they’re in stock and ready to go.
When comparing GPUs for 1440p or 4K gaming, most gamers instinctively look toward NVIDIA cards. But in the case of the RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 Ti, the performance gap is effectively nonexistent when it comes to many rasterized games.
In titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Spider-Man Remastered, and Starfield, the RX 9070 XT delivers frame rates that rival or even beat the RTX 5070 Ti. You can see it for yourself in Hardware Unboxed’s July 2025 performance update and TechSpot’s full RX 9070 XT re-review.
Both outlets tend to report larger improvements at 1440P Resolution, reporting an average improvement of 9% across 16 Games Tested. Spider-Man Remastered saw a massive 27% improvement, making it 24% faster than the NVIDIA RTX 5070 TI 16GB at 1440P per Hardware Unboxed.
It’s rare to see a GPU improve this much months after launch. It’s a breath of fresh air following some of the challenges we’ve seen with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Series Drivers since launch in January.
AMD has a long-standing reputation for releasing GPUs that improve significantly over time with driver optimizations. This phenomenon, often referred to by the community as “FineWine,” describes how Radeon cards tend to age gracefully, getting faster and more efficient thanks to ongoing driver development.
The July 2025 driver update is a perfect example. AMD introduced a series of optimizations that dramatically boosted frame rates across a wide variety of modern games, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions. Tech reviewers are calling this a second wind for the RX 9070 XT, and rightly so; its performance is now what buyers should have received at launch.
With that being said, if you’re building or buying a gaming PC today, you’re not getting the same RX 9070 XT from six months ago.
If you live in Canada, you’ve probably noticed the lack of availability and inflation of graphics card pricing, especially NVIDIA products, following the launch in January. The NVIDIA RTX 5070 TI 16GB remains a solid option for ray-traced games, video encoding; many can find its premium price tag harder to justify.
This is especially true now that we see the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB performs just as well or better in a variety of games that most people play. AMD continues to improve its drivers and AI features like FSR4, making this card even more competitive for the high-performance 1440P or budget-conscious 4K Gaming.
Here’s why we believe the RX 9070 XT is the smart buy right now:
Whether you’re into competitive eSports or immersive AAA titles, the RX 9070 XT is a genuine deal.
We’re proud to offer RX 9070 XT-powered gaming PCs to Canadian buyers looking for performance without compromise. All of our systems feature quality components from trusted brands, with proper airflow, cable management, and expert support.
Better still? These cards are currently discounted for a limited time, as part of our effort to help gamers get better performance for less. Once stock runs out, prices will normalize, so if you’re looking for a system upgrade, now’s the time.
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The RX 9070 XT 16GB is no longer the underdog. With AMD’s recent driver updates, it has become one of the best value GPUs available in Canada today. Whether you’re upgrading your current rig or buying your first gaming PC, this GPU is more than capable of delivering smooth, high-FPS gameplay across today’s top titles.
At Astral Computers, we’ve paired the RX 9070 XT with the latest CPUs, fast NVMe storage, and quality cases to give you desktop builds that punch well above their price. Shop RX 9070 XT Gaming PCs!
