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PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 vs Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
Product A: PowerColor
Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
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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
Change PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
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
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
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 PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 with
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
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 16GB44 of 92 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 8 known for one only
- 32 the same
- 16 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- ThicknessLower is betterA: 42mmB: 65.68mmPowerColor is 23.68 mm lower.
- Board powerLower is betterA: 230WB: 330WPowerColor is 100 W lower.
- PSU wattageLower is betterA: 700WB: 850WPowerColor is 150 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
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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
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GPU
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
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)
APowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
| 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
2,120MHz1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Engine Clock(OC): up to 2120 MHz (Game). Engine Clock(STD/Silent): up to 2070 MHz (Game). PowerColor defines Game Clock as the expected clock in typical games at typical TGP. The OC BIOS ships as the default (see the Geeknetic note).8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 2, clock table: Hellhound OC BIOS 2120 MHz game clock (2590 MHz boost), Silent BIOS 2070 (2520).10Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3104/PowerColor-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-Hellhound-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Text: the Gaming BIOS is the default, so the 2120 MHz OC game clock applies.
Boost clock
2,590MHz1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Engine Clock(OC): up to 2590 MHz (Boost). Engine Clock(STD/Silent): up to 2520 MHz (Boost). PowerColor defines Boost as the maximum burst clock. The 2590 MHz OC BIOS is stored because Geeknetic says it is the BIOS the card ships on, and ComputerBase lists it as the default BIOS. The Silent BIOS gives AMD's reference 2520 MHz.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 1: Hellhound OC BIOS 2590 MHz boost, Silent BIOS 2520 MHz. ComputerBase marks the OC BIOS as the Default-BIOS in its charts.10Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3104/PowerColor-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-Hellhound-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Text: the card has a dual BIOS, Gaming and Silent. The Gaming mode is the one that ships from the factory, with the 2590 MHz boost. PowerColor states no default.
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
APowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1a UHBR13.5 | 3 | 54 |
Source1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Standard Display Connectors: 1 x HDMI 2.1b, 3 x DisplayPort 2.1a. PowerColor names no UHBR class. UHBR13.5 and 54 Gbps come from the ComputerBase table, which lists the DisplayPort ports of these cards as UHBR13.5.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 1, technical table, row Anschluesse: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b UHBR13.5 and 1 x HDMI 2.1b for the Hellhound. PowerColor writes DisplayPort 2.1a and the PowerColor version is stored. The UHBR13.5 class is a link rate of the GPU's display engine.
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
4
4
HDMI ports
1
2
DisplayPort ports
3
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
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Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate144 Hz1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Maximum Resolution: 7680x4320 for DisplayPort and for HDMI. PowerColor states no refresh rate. The 144 Hz is AMD's 8K figure for the GPU's display engine.4Press 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
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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, AV13Maker 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 codec table in the Geeknetic review.10Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3104/PowerColor-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-Hellhound-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Codec table for the RX 9070 series: decode VP9 (4:2:0 8/10 bit), H.264, H.265 and AV1.
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 pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Page text: FSR 4 image upscaling with advanced frame generation in supported games. HYPR-RX combines Fluid Motion Frames 2, Anti-Lag and Boost. Features of the GPU and driver.
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
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
Yes1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Intelligent Fan Controller: the fans start at 60 C and stop below 50 C.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 2, noise at the Windows desktop: 0.0 dB(A), Fan Stop, in both BIOS modes.10Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3104/PowerColor-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-Hellhound-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Text: all three fans have 0 RPM technology, start above 60 C and stop at 50 C.
Dual BIOS
Yes1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Dual BIOS Mode with a switch: OC BIOS and Silent BIOS.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 1: the Hellhound has two BIOS with a dip-switch. The BIOS differ in clock and power limit.
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
2slots1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Slot: 2.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 1: only the Hellhound is a true 2.0-slot design in the test field.10Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3104/PowerColor-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-Hellhound-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Text: the card takes exactly two expansion slots and is 327 mm long.
Low profile
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NVIDIA SFF-Ready
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Weight
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
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Lighting and software
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RGB lighting
No1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026LED Lighting in Icy Blue with a dual-stage switch. The page text also mentions an amethyst purple LED colour. Geeknetic describes all LEDs as blue, fixed and without effects, and ComputerBase lists one colour. One fixed colour is not RGB lighting.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 1: only the Hellhound has lighting on the backplate. The eye of the hellhound shines blue, plus a strip at the card end. One colour (turquoise in the table).10Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3104/PowerColor-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-Hellhound-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Text: a few blue LEDs at the rear, fixed, with no effects, switched on or off with a switch near the BIOS selector.
Lighting sync
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Software
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Measured performance
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GPU clock while gaming (measured)
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
APowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
Not availableBSapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
| 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
APowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OC BIOS | Gaming | 30 | 29 |
| Silent BIOS | Gaming | 30 | 28 |
BSapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default | Gaming | 30 | 33 |
Fan noise while gaming
29dB(A)
33dB(A)
GPU temperature while gaming
Hot spot temperature while gaming
Memory temperature while gaming
Measured power
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Card power at idle (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
In the box
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In the box
Gaming Gear Intro Card1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Gaming Gear Intro Card. The page lists nothing else.
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
powerdriver.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/install_guide/PowerColor_RX_9000_Series_20260224.pdf2Owner's manualpowerdriver.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/install_guide/PowerColor_RX_9000_Series_20260224.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Download area lists the User Manual file for the RX9070 Hellhound/Reaper Series, dated 2026-02-24. It is the PowerColor RX 9000 Series quick installation guide in 16 languages. It names no default BIOS position, no box contents and no card sizes.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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