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ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 vs Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
Product A: ASUS
Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7
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ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 GRE EVO OC Edition 12GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 GRE Triple Fan Gaming Edition
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 GRE Steel Legend Dark 12GB OC
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5070 INFINITY 12G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 EAGLE OC ICE SFF 12G
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Compare the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB with
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 GRE EVO OC Edition 12GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 GRE Triple Fan Gaming Edition
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 GRE Steel Legend Dark 12GB OC
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5070 INFINITY 12G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 EAGLE OC ICE SFF 12GProduct B: Sapphire
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G Gaming Trio OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G
Gainward GeForce RTX 5070 Phoenix GS
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 12GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G Ventus 2X OC
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5070 Twin Edge OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC SFF 12G
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Overclocked Triple Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 AERO OC 12G
Change Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
Compare the ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 with
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G Gaming Trio OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G
Gainward GeForce RTX 5070 Phoenix GS
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 12GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G Ventus 2X OC
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5070 Twin Edge OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC SFF 12G
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Overclocked Triple Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 AERO OC 12G61 of 92 fields differ
- 38 different values
- 23 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 11 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- Memory bandwidthA: 672GB/sB: 432GB/sASUS is 240 GB/s higher.
- Boost clockA: 2,512MHzB: 2,920MHzSapphire is 408 MHz higher.
- PSU wattageLower is betterA: 750WB: 650WSapphire is 100 W lower.
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-RTX5070-12G, 90YV0M11-M0NA00, 90YV0M11-M0AA002Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12g/techspecRead 14 October 20268Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/51c1d6a0/67d49390135a36994231a2b3/product-pdfRead 14 October 202613Retailer pageneweggbusiness.com/asus-prime-rtx5070-12g-geforce-rtx-5070-12gb-graphics-card-triple-fans/p/9B-14-126-761Read 14 October 2026Lists the ASUS code 90YV0M11-M0AA00 for the PRIME-RTX5070-12G, a regional SKU code of the same card.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-gre-12g-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Product page is live on 2026-10-14. computerorbit.com lists it in stock at 549 GBP the same day.13Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/sapphire-oc-pulse-rx-9070-gre-12gb-graphics-cardRead 14 October 2026Product page lists the card in stock at 549 GBP on 2026-10-14.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$549.999Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/asus-prime-rtx-5070Read 14 October 2026Page 9 gives the same 549 USD MSRP as the Founders Edition. ASUS day-one pricing of 549.99 USD is used for the value.10Press articleen.gamegpu.com/news/zhelezo/asus-raskryla-tseny-i-dostupnost-rtx-5070Read 14 October 2026Reports ASUS launch pricing for the US and Canada: ASUS Prime RTX 5070 at 549.99 USD. US prices exclude sales tax.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/51c1d6a0/67d49390135a36994231a2b3/product-pdfRead 14 October 20269Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/asus-prime-rtx-5070Read 14 October 2026Black shroud and backplate.
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GPU
GPU brand
Reference launch price (US)
GPU
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GPU architecture
GPU die
Navi 486Spec databasehardwaredealz.com/hardware/gpu/amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre-12gb/technische-datenRead 14 October 2026Chip: Navi 48 (Navi 48 XL).8Reviewigorslab.de/en/sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-gre-gap-filler-or-both/1Read 14 October 2026Generation comparison table: Navi 48 for the RX 9070 GRE, with the die assignment cross-checked by the author.
Process
Transistors
Die size
Compute units
Shader cores
6,1442Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12g/techspecRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Ray tracing cores
AI cores
ROPs
L2 cache
Infinity Cache (L3)
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FP32 compute (claimed)
AI performance (claimed)
AASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7
| Precision | With sparsity | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|---|
| FP4 | No | 493.9 |
| FP4 | Yes | 987.8 |
| FP8 | No | 246.9 |
| FP8 | Yes | 493.9 |
| FP16 | No | 123.5 |
| FP16 | Yes | 246.9 |
| INT8 | No | 246.9 |
| INT8 | Yes | 493.9 |
BSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
| Precision | With sparsity | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|---|
| FP16 | No | 137 |
| FP16 | Yes | 274 |
| FP8 | No | 274 |
| FP8 | Yes | 549 |
| INT8 | No | 274 |
| INT8 | Yes | 549 |
| INT4 | No | 549 |
| INT4 | Yes | 1,097 |
Clocks
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Base clock
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Game clock
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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
52Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12g/techspecRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
PCIe lanes
Display outputs
AASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1b UHBR20 | 3 | 80 |
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12g/techspecRead 14 October 20261 x native HDMI 2.1b and 3 x native DisplayPort 2.1b. The UHBR20 class and the 80 Gbps link rate come from the NVIDIA RTX 5070 page, which states DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20 for the GPU.3Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Footnote: DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20, up to 4K 480 Hz or 8K 165 Hz with DSC. UHBR20 is 80 Gbps.
BSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
| 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/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-gre-12g-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Output: 2x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. Sapphire gives no DisplayPort link class and no bandwidth. UHBR13.5 and 54 Gbps are from Igor's Lab, which states the GRE supports DisplayPort 2.1a at UHBR13.5.8Reviewigorslab.de/en/sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-gre-gap-filler-or-both/1Read 14 October 2026Page 1: two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs. The GRE is fully compatible with DisplayPort 2.1a at UHBR13.5 and HDMI 2.1b.12Reviewpokde.net/review/sapphire-pulse-radeon-rx-9070-gre-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specifications table: 2x DisplayPort 2.1a and 2x HDMI 2.1b.
Display outputs in total
4
4
HDMI ports
1
2
DisplayPort ports
3
2
Highest HDMI version
2.1b
2.1b
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1b UHBR20
2.1a UHBR13.5
Fastest DisplayPort link
80Gbps
54Gbps
Max displays
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12g/techspecRead 14 October 2026ASUS states a digital maximum of 7680 x 4320. The 165 Hz is NVIDIA's figure for 8K with DisplayPort 2.1b and DSC.3Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Footnote: up to 8K 12-bit HDR at 165 Hz with DP 2.1b and DSC.
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, AV15Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5070 row: decode for H.264, HEVC, VP9 and AV1 among others.
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 Navi 48 media engine.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre.htmlRead 14 October 20264K H264, H265/HEVC and AV1 decode: Yes. VP9 is from the ASUS page footnote.
Graphics features
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DirectX
Vulkan
OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
Frame generation
DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation3Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026The DLSS cell lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.
FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames 21Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-gre-12g-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 RX 9070 XT, which names FSR 4 with frame generation. A feature of the GPU family and driver.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 family and driver, not of the card.
Power
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Board power
Not available
Reference board power
PSU wattage (card maker)
Cooling
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Cooler type
Open air1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12gRead 14 October 2026Axial-tech fans blow onto the heatsink. The far fan also blows through the card (LanOC).9Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/asus-prime-rtx-5070Read 14 October 2026
Open air1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-gre-12g-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Dual-X Cooling with two AeroCurve fans, Free Flow tunneled heatsink. Igor's Lab and Guru3D describe a flow-through rear section.8Reviewigorslab.de/en/sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-gre-gap-filler-or-both/1Read 14 October 2026Page 1: Dual-X design with two large axial fans, a through-flow rear section and a metal backplate.
Fans
Radiator size
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Fan stop at low load
Yes11Measurementigorslab.de/en/sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-gre-gap-filler-or-both/10Read 14 October 2026Page 10: in the gaming and torture runs the fans start from a standstill, so the card comes out of the zero-RPM range. Pokde confirms a 0 RPM mode.12Reviewpokde.net/review/sapphire-pulse-radeon-rx-9070-gre-reviewRead 14 October 2026Thermals: the fans only ramp out of 0 RPM mode when the workload saturates the heatsinks, around 1700 RPM at the highest.
Dual BIOS
Dimensions and weight
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Length
304mm2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Published as 304 x 126 x 50 mm. The page does not say whether the bracket or the power plug is included.9Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/asus-prime-rtx-5070Read 14 October 2026Page 3: 304 mm long.
280mm1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-gre-12g-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Form Factor: Dimension 280(L) x 120.25(W) x 51.5(H) mm. Sapphire does not say whether the bracket is included. Igor's Lab repeats 280 x 120.25 x 51.5 mm.8Reviewigorslab.de/en/sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-gre-gap-filler-or-both/1Read 14 October 2026Page 1: 280 mm length, 120.25 mm height and 51.5 mm thickness in a 2.5-slot format.
Height
126mm2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Published as the middle value of 304 x 126 x 50 mm.9Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/asus-prime-rtx-5070Read 14 October 2026Page 3: 126 mm tall, about 22 mm above the top of the PCI bracket.
Thickness
Slot width
2.5slots1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12gRead 14 October 20262Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Published as 2.5 Slot.9Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/asus-prime-rtx-5070Read 14 October 2026Page 3: a 2.5-slot card.
Low profile
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NVIDIA SFF-Ready
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12gRead 14 October 2026Page calls it an SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card.7Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 is listed at 126 x 304 x 50 mm.
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Weight
Lighting and software
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RGB lighting
Lighting sync
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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
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Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
AASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7
Not availableBSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default | Gaming | 50 | 32.2 |
| Default | Max load | 50 | 32.8 |
Fan noise while gaming
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32.2dB(A)
GPU temperature while gaming
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Hot spot 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 Speedsetup Manual, 1 x ASUS Velcro Hook & Loop, 1 x Thank You Card, 1 x Adapter Cable (1 to 2)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rtx5070-12g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the spec page, verbatim.9Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/asus-prime-rtx-5070Read 14 October 2026Page 2: documents, two Velcro straps and a PCIe-to-12V-2x6 adapter cable with two 8-pin connectors.
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Power adapter cable included
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
www.asus.com/us/supportonly/prime-rtx5070-12g/helpdesk_manual14Maker product pageasus.com/us/supportonly/prime-rtx5070-12g/helpdesk_manualRead 14 October 2026ASUS support page with the card's manual and the GPU Tweak III user manual.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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