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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G vs Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
Product A: GIGABYTE
67 of 100 known
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 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
Change GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
Compare the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB with
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 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
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 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 Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
Compare the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G with
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 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 16GB39 of 92 fields differ
- 23 different values
- 16 known for one only
- 38 the same
- 15 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- ThicknessLower is betterA: 50mmB: 61.6mmGIGABYTE is 11.6 mm lower.
- Reference boost clockA: 2,520MHzB: 2,970MHzSapphire is 450 MHz higher.
- LengthLower is betterA: 288mmB: 320mmGIGABYTE is 32 mm 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
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
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
GPU
AMD Radeon RX 90701Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Graphics processor Radeon RX 9070. Feature line: Powered by Radeon RX 9070.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026
GPU brand
Reference launch price (US)
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
Infinity Cache (L3)
FP32 compute (claimed)
AI performance (claimed)
AGIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
| 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 Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 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
2,210MHz2Retailer pageus.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16gb-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Copy of Gigabyte's spec text for SKU GV-R9070GAMING OC-16GD: Game Clock up to 2210 MHz (Reference card: 2070 MHz).3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 2026Product description: game clock speed of 2210 MHz.
Boost clock
2,700MHz2Retailer pageus.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16gb-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Copy of Gigabyte's spec text: Boost Clock up to 2700 MHz (Reference card: 2520 MHz). The card has a Performance and a Silent BIOS and the text gives one clock set. Funky Kit's review quotes the same clocks.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 2026Product description: boost clock speed of up to 2700 MHz.
Boost clock in OC mode
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Reference boost clock
2,520MHz2Retailer pageus.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16gb-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Same text: Reference card 2520 MHz, which equals AMD's boost clock for the RX 9070.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026Boost Frequency up to 2520 MHz. Game Frequency 2070 MHz.
Memory
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VRAM
VRAM type
Memory bus width
Memory speed
20Gbps1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Memory clock speed 20000 MHz, which is the effective 20 Gbps.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026Memory Speed up to 20 Gbps.
Memory bandwidth
Connectivity
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PCIe generation
PCIe lanes
Display outputs
AGIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 2 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1a UHBR13.5 | 2 | 54 |
Source1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026HDMI ports quantity 2, HDMI version 2.1b, DisplayPorts quantity 2. The page gives no DisplayPort version. 2.1a is from Pokde and Funky Kit. The UHBR13.5 class and the 54 Gbps link rate are from ComputerBase.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 20262 x DisplayPort 2.1a and 2 x HDMI 2.1b.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 2x DisplayPort 2.1a and 2x HDMI 2.1b, maximum output 7680 x 4320.13Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 1, technical table, row Anschluesse, for the RX 9070 custom cards: DisplayPort 2.1b UHBR13.5, including a card with 2 DisplayPort and 2 HDMI 2.1b. ComputerBase did not test this Gigabyte card. UHBR13.5 is a link rate of the GPU's display engine, and 54 Gbps is its link rate. Gigabyte, Pokde and Funky Kit write DisplayPort 2.1a and the 2.1a version is stored.
BSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 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-us/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026Output: 2x HDMI and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. Sapphire gives no HDMI version and no DisplayPort link class. HDMI 2.1b is from the AMD page. UHBR13.5 and the 54 Gbps rate come from Guru3D's copy of the AMD spec table. No HDMI bandwidth is stored.4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070xt.htmlRead 16 October 2026Connectivity: DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b.8Reviewguru3d.com/review/sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-pulse-review/page-4Read 16 October 2026The review's spec table for the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 lists HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR13.5. UHBR13.5 is 54 Gbps. Not a figure for this card's maker page.
Display outputs in total
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4
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
2
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 Hz1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Maximum resolution 7680 x 4320 pixels, with no refresh rate. The 144 Hz is AMD's figure for 8K, see the AMD press release.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: maximum output resolution 7680 x 4320 (8K), with no refresh rate.8Press 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. The refresh rate is AMD's figure. Gigabyte states only the 7680 x 4320 resolution.
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate144 Hz1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en-us/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026Resolution: HDMI 7680x4320 and DisplayPort 2.1a 7680x4320. Sapphire states no refresh rate. The 144 Hz is AMD's 8K figure for the DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b display engine.5Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 16 October 2026AMD Radiance Display Engine supports DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b, up to 8K 144 Hz with 12-bit HDR.
HDCP version
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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, AV17Maker 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.9Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070-o16gRead 15 October 2026Footnote 4 of ASUS's page for another RX 9070 card quotes AMD: video codec acceleration includes at least HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9 and AV1. It is a chip-level feature.
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV14Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070xt.htmlRead 16 October 20264K H264, H265/HEVC and AV1 decode: Yes. VP9 decode is from the ASUS page footnote on codec acceleration.11Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/prime/prime-rx9070xt-o16gRead 16 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.
Graphics features
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DirectX
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Vulkan
OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
Frame generation
FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames 28Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD FSR 3.1 advanced frame generation works with FSR 4, and HYPR-RX includes AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1, written as AFMF 2 with the major version.
FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames 21Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en-us/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 technology and AMD HYPR-RX with AFMF 2. FSR Frame Generation is from AMD's launch release.5Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 16 October 2026AMD FSR 4 can be combined with in-game AMD FSR 3.1 frame generation.
Power
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Board power
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Reference board power
PSU wattage (card maker)
750W1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Minimum system power supply 750 W. Gigabyte's spec text copied by retailers calls it Recommended PSU 750W.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Factory Recommended PSU 750W.
750W1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en-us/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026System Requirement: Minimum 750 Watt Power Supply. Sapphire states no separate recommendation. AMD also states 750 W.4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070xt.htmlRead 16 October 2026Minimum PSU Recommendation 750 W.
Power connector
2 x 8-pin PCIe1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Supplementary power connectors 2x 8-pin.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 2026Two 8-pin PCIe power connectors.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 2x PCIe 8-pin connector.
2 x 8-pin PCIe1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en-us/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026System Requirement: 2 x 8-pin Power Connector.4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070xt.htmlRead 16 October 2026Additional Power Connector 2x8-Pin on AMD's reference listing.
Cooling
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Cooler type
Fans
31Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Number of fans 3 fan(s).3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 2026WINDFORCE cooling with 3 x Hawk fans.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: triple front counter-rotating axial fans, single flow-through.
31Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en-us/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026Cooler Type: Tri-X Cooling. LanOC and PCGH count three fans.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/sapphire-rx-9070-xt-pulseRead 16 October 2026Page 3 of 9: a triple fan cooler, two 100 mm fans on the ends and a 94 mm fan in the middle, which spins the other way.
Radiator size
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Fan stop at low load
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Dual BIOS
Yes1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Feature line: Dual BIOS (Performance / Silent).3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 2026Dual BIOS switch selects performance or silent operation.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Dual BIOS Mode yes, Performance Mode and Quiet Mode.
Dimensions and weight
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Length
288mm1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Length 288 mm. The page does not say whether the bracket is included.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 2026Measures L=288 W=132 H=50 mm. Gigabyte's W is the card height and H is the thickness.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 2.5-slot, 288 x 132 x 50 mm.
Height
132mm1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Height 132 mm.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 2026W=132 mm in Gigabyte's L x W x H.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Second value of 288 x 132 x 50 mm.
Thickness
50mm1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Depth 50 mm.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 2026H=50 mm in Gigabyte's L x W x H. The review says 2 slot space, which is a loose figure. Gigabyte's store says 2.5 slots.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Third value of 288 x 132 x 50 mm.
Slot width
Low profile
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NVIDIA SFF-Ready
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Weight
Package weight
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Lighting and software
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RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Feature line: RGB Lighting.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/video-cards/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card-reviewRead 15 October 2026RGB lighting with a sliding side plate.4Reviewpokde.net/review/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Small RGB section on the top side, customizable in GIGABYTE Control Center.
Lighting sync
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Software
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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Game frame rates
AGIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
Not availableBSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra | Off | 61.07 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
AGIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
Not availableBSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default | Max load | 100 | 16.5 |
Fan noise while gaming
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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
L-Shape Support Bracket, Quick installation guide1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en-us/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026Accessories Bundled: L-Shape Support Bracket. The quick installation guide is from LanOC.16Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/sapphire-rx-9070-xt-pulseRead 16 October 2026Page 2 of 9, Packaging: a generic quick installation guide and a metal support bracket that mounts across three slots.
Power adapter cable included
Support bracket included
Links
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Product page
store.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-card1Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/radeon-rx-9070-gaming-oc-16g-graphics-cardRead 15 October 2026Gigabyte's own AORUS Official Store page for the card. Gigabyte's product page on gigabyte.com is not read because that site is blocked for this catalog run.
Spec sheet
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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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