Graphics cards / Compare
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition vs Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
Product A: ASUS
Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
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ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Magnetic Air Edition with RGB
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend 16GB
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G
PowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC Ice 16G
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
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Compare the Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB with
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Magnetic Air Edition with RGB
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend 16GB
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G
PowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC Ice 16G
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GBProduct B: Sapphire
Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Magnetic Air Edition with RGB
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend 16GB
Change Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
Compare the ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition with
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Magnetic Air Edition with RGB
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend 16GB48 of 92 fields differ
- 30 different values
- 18 known for one only
- 33 the same
- 11 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- ThicknessLower is betterA: 50mmB: 65.68mmASUS is 15.68 mm lower.
- PSU wattageLower is betterA: 650WB: 850WASUS is 200 W lower.
- Game clockA: 2,120MHzB: 2,520MHzSapphire is 400 MHz higher.
- Boost clockA: 2,590MHzB: 3,060MHzSapphire is 470 MHz higher.
- Reference boost clockA: 2,520MHzB: 2,970MHzSapphire is 450 MHz higher.
Weight
0 to 4,000 g
All 100 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
PRIME-RX9070-O16G, 90YV0LI1-M0NA00, 90YV0LI1-M0AA002Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16g/techspecRead 15 October 2026Model PRIME-RX9070-O16G. This is the card without EVO in its name. The Prime RX 9070 EVO is a different card with other dimensions.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd9225aa/67ef1478cbdc8d0c891109aa/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Product code 90YV0LI1-M0NA00, product name PRIME-RX9070-O16G. The US code 90YV0LI1-M0AA00 comes from the ASUS eShop URL for the same card, which no longer opens.15Retailer pageboxxe.com/shop/computers-and-peripherals/computer-components/system-components/graphics-cards/asus-prime-rx9070-o16g-amd-radeon-rx-9070-16-gb-gddr6Read 15 October 2026SKU 90YV0LI1-M0NA00.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
Available1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16gRead 15 October 2026The page is live with a Where to buy link on 2026-10-15. Boxxe showed 13 pieces in stock on 2026-10-15.15Retailer pageboxxe.com/shop/computers-and-peripherals/computer-components/system-components/graphics-cards/asus-prime-rx9070-o16g-amd-radeon-rx-9070-16-gb-gddr6Read 15 October 2026UK retailer lists SKU 90YV0LI1-M0NA00 with 13 pieces in stock on 2026-10-15.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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GPU
GPU brand
Reference launch price (US)
$5496Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 15 October 2026The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an SEP of $549 USD. Dated 2025-02-28.9Reviewclub386.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-vs-radeon-rx-7800-xtRead 15 October 2026Spec table: launch MSRP $549.
GPU
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GPU architecture
GPU die
Process
Transistors
Die size
Compute units
Shader cores
Ray tracing cores
AI cores
ROPs
L2 cache
8MB8Spec databasehardwaredealz.com/hardware/gpu/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16gb/technische-datenRead 14 October 2026Chip configuration: 64 CU, 64 RT cores, 8 MiB L2 cache. AMD's product page states no L2 figure.9Reviewold.chipsandcheese.comRead 14 October 2026RDNA 4 doubles L2 per shader engine, so the RX 9070 XT with four shader engines has 8 MB of L2.
Infinity Cache (L3)
FP32 compute (claimed)
AI performance (claimed)
AASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
| Precision | With sparsity | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|---|
| FP16 | No | 145 |
| FP16 | Yes | 289 |
| FP8 | No | 289 |
| FP8 | Yes | 578 |
| INT8 | No | 289 |
| INT8 | Yes | 578 |
| INT4 | No | 578 |
| INT4 | Yes | 1,156 |
BSapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
| Precision | With sparsity | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|---|
| FP16 | No | 195 |
| FP16 | Yes | 389 |
| FP8 | No | 389 |
| FP8 | Yes | 779 |
| INT8 | No | 389 |
| INT8 | Yes | 779 |
| INT4 | No | 779 |
| INT4 | Yes | 1,557 |
Clocks
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Base clock
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Game clock
Boost clock
Boost clock in OC mode
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Reference boost clock
Memory
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VRAM
VRAM type
Memory bus width
Memory speed
Memory bandwidth
Connectivity
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PCIe generation
PCIe lanes
Display outputs
AASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1a UHBR13.5 | 3 | 54 |
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16g/techspecRead 15 October 2026Yes x 1 (Native HDMI 2.1b), Yes x 3 (Native DisplayPort 2.1a). ASUS does not state the DisplayPort link class. UHBR13.5 and 54 Gbps come from ComputerBase, which lists the DisplayPort ports of the RX 9070 cards as UHBR13.5.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Technical table, row Anschluesse, for the RX 9070 custom cards: DisplayPort 2.1b UHBR13.5 on the DisplayPort outputs. ComputerBase tested the ASUS TUF Gaming RX 9070 OC and not this Prime card. UHBR13.5 is a link rate of the GPU's display engine. ASUS writes 2.1a and the ASUS version is stored.
BSapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 2 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1a UHBR13.5 | 2 | 54 |
Source1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/nitro-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 14 October 20262x HDMI and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. Sapphire gives no HDMI version, no DisplayPort link class and no bandwidth. HDMI 2.1b is AMD's figure for the GPU. UHBR13.5 and 54 Gbps come from the 3DTested review of the GPU, and HWCooling confirms the Nitro+ has the usual UHBR13.5 ports.6Review3dtested.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-review/2Read 14 October 2026Review of a PowerColor RX 9070 XT: the DisplayPort 2.1a ports are UHBR13.5, 54 Gbps, not UHBR20. A link rate of the GPU's display engine, so it holds for every RX 9070 XT board.
Display outputs in total
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HDMI ports
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2
DisplayPort ports
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2
Highest HDMI version
2.1b
2.1b
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1a UHBR13.5
2.1a UHBR13.5
Fastest DisplayPort link
54Gbps
54Gbps
Max displays
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate144 Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16g/techspecRead 15 October 2026Digital Max Resolution 7680 x 4320. ASUS gives no refresh rate. The 144 Hz is AMD's figure for 8K with DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b in its launch press release.6Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD Radiance Display Engine supports DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b, up to 8K 144 Hz with 12-bit HDR.
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate144 Hz1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/nitro-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Resolution: HDMI 7680x4320 and DisplayPort 2.1a 7680x4320. Sapphire gives no refresh rate. The 144 Hz is AMD's 8K figure.4Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD Radiance Display Engine supports DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b, up to 8K 144 Hz with 12-bit HDR. Sapphire states 7680 x 4320 for both HDMI and DisplayPort and gives no refresh rate.
HDCP version
2.32Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16g/techspecRead 15 October 2026HDCP Support Yes (2.3).4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd9225aa/67ef1478cbdc8d0c891109aa/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026HDCP version 2.3.
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Video engine
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Video encoders
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Video decoders
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Hardware video encode
Hardware video decode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV11Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16gRead 15 October 2026Footnote 4: video codec acceleration includes at least HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9 and AV1.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 20264K H264, H265/HEVC and AV1 decode: Yes. AMD's page does not list VP9. VP9 decode is from the ASUS page footnote.
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV12Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070xt-o16gRead 14 October 2026Footnote 4 on the ASUS page: video codec acceleration includes at least HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9 and AV1. AMD lists H.264, H.265 and AV1 decode only, so VP9 comes from this footnote about the GPU.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070xt.htmlRead 14 October 20264K H264, H265/HEVC and AV1 decode: Yes. VP9 decode is from the ASUS page footnote on codec acceleration.
Graphics features
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DirectX
Vulkan
OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
Frame generation
FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames 21Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16gRead 15 October 2026Page text names FSR 4 image upscaling with advanced frame generation in supported games, and AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 under HYPR-RX 6.
FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames 21Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/nitro-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 14 October 2026AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 technology and AMD HYPR-RX with AFMF 2. FSR Frame Generation is from the ASUS page for the same GPU, which names FSR 4 with frame generation.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070xt-o16gRead 14 October 2026ASUS page for an RX 9070 XT card: FSR 4 image upscaling with advanced frame generation in supported games. A feature of the GPU and driver, not of the card.
Power
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Board power
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330W1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/nitro-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Power Consumption: 330W Typical Board Power. The reference card is 304 W.5Reviewclub386.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-reviewRead 14 October 2026TBP rises to 330 W.20Reviewhwcooling.net/en/sapphire-nitro-radeon-rx-9070-xt-oc-review-aesthetics-firstRead 14 October 2026Page 1: power limit raised from the reference 304 W to 330 W, adjustable from -30 to +10 percent (231 to 363 W). Matches Sapphire's 330 W.
Reference board power
PSU wattage (card maker)
Power connector
Cooling
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Cooler type
Fans
Radiator size
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Fan stop at low load
Dual BIOS
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16gRead 15 October 2026Dual BIOS switch with Performance and Quiet modes.13Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/amd-radeon-rx-9070-asus-prime-oc-editionRead 15 October 2026Performance and Quiet modes with a physical switch on the back of the card.
Dimensions and weight
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Length
330.8mm1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/nitro-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Form Factor: Dimension 330.8(L) x 128.5(W) x 65.68(H) mm. Sapphire does not say whether the bracket is included.5Reviewclub386.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-reviewRead 14 October 2026Measuring 330.8 mm (L) x 128.5 mm (W) x 65.68 mm (H), the same as Sapphire.
Height
Thickness
Slot width
Low profile
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NVIDIA SFF-Ready
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Weight
1,160g(2.6 lb)4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd9225aa/67ef1478cbdc8d0c891109aa/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Data sheet published 2025-04-04: weight 1.16 kg. Boxxe and Paradigit give 1.16 kg too.15Retailer pageboxxe.com/shop/computers-and-peripherals/computer-components/system-components/graphics-cards/asus-prime-rx9070-o16g-amd-radeon-rx-9070-16-gb-gddr6Read 15 October 2026Weight 1.16 kg in the product data.
1,898g(4.2 lb)5Reviewclub386.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of the Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT: the card weighs 1.89 kg. Agrees with KitGuru 1898 g with the backplate cover.10Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/sapphire-rx-9070-xt-nitro-review/2Read 14 October 2026Page 2: the card weighs 1591 g without the removable MagniPlate backplate cover and 1898 g with it. The cover ships attached in normal use. HWCooling gives 1.9 kg without the power adapter. Stored: 1898 g.16Reviewigorslab.de/en/amd-radeon-9070xt-and-9070-in-the-test-clock-energy-with-crowbar-and-at-least-some-reason-as-a-counterpoint/11Read 14 October 2026Teardown page: the Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro weighs 1863 g, 1953 g with the adapter. This is 35 g below KitGuru. The scale and the backplate cover state are not described. Stored: KitGuru 1898 g, which Club386 (1.89 kg) and HWCooling (1.9 kg) support.
Package weight
1,750g(3.9 lb)4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd9225aa/67ef1478cbdc8d0c891109aa/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Same data sheet: package weight 1.75 kg, box 405 x 233 x 88.5 mm.15Retailer pageboxxe.com/shop/computers-and-peripherals/computer-components/system-components/graphics-cards/asus-prime-rx9070-o16g-amd-radeon-rx-9070-16-gb-gddr6Read 15 October 2026Package weight 1.75 kg in the product data.
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Lighting and software
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RGB lighting
Lighting sync
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Software
ASUS GPU Tweak III1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16gRead 15 October 2026GPU Tweak III section of the page.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16g/techspecRead 15 October 2026ASUS GPU Tweak III & Drivers.
Measured performance
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GPU clock while gaming (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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3DMark Port Royal
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3DMark Speed Way
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Game frame rates
AASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
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| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Ray tracing | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra | Off | No | 134.7 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra | Off | No | 63.9 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2560 | 1440 | RT Ultra | Off | Yes | 54.6 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3840 | 2160 | RT Ultra | Off | Yes | 26.7 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2560 | 1440 | RT Overdrive | Off | Yes | 26 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3840 | 2160 | RT Overdrive | Off | Yes | 12.1 |
| F1 24 | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra High, TAA | Off | Yes | 99 |
| F1 24 | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra High, TAA | Off | Yes | 56 |
| Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition | 2560 | 1440 | Extreme | Not available | Not available | 86.2 |
| Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition | 3840 | 2160 | Extreme | Not available | Not available | 51.4 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
AASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
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| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
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| Default | Gaming | 30 | 33 |
Fan noise while gaming
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33dB(A)
GPU temperature while gaming
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Hot spot temperature while gaming
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Memory temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Card power at idle (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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In the box
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In the box
1 x Thank you card, 1 x Speedsetup Manual2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16g/techspecRead 15 October 2026Accessories list on the spec page, verbatim.
Quick installation guide and leaflets, L-shape support bracket, 3-pin 5V ARGB cable, Magnetic backplate cover (MagniPlate), 12V-2x6 to 3 x 8-pin PCI Express power adapter1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/nitro-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Accessories Bundled: L-Shape Support Bracket, 3pin 5V ARGB Cable, Magnetic Backplate, 12V-2x6(H++) to PCI Express 3x8-pin power adapter. HWCooling and KitGuru add the quick installation manual and leaflets.10Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/sapphire-rx-9070-xt-nitro-review/2Read 14 October 2026Page 2: two quick-start guides, an ARGB cable, a triple 8-pin power adapter and a GPU support bracket.
Power adapter cable included
Support bracket included
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16g/helpdesk_manual3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16g/helpdesk_manualRead 15 October 2026ASUS support page for the card. It lists the Graphics Card QSG, the VGA SpeedSetup QSG, the Recommended PSU table, the VGA warranty card and the GPU Tweak manual.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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