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PowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 vs Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
Product A: PowerColor
Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
66 of 100 known
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Magnetic Air Edition with RGB
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
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Compare the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB with
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Magnetic Air Edition with RGB
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC EditionProduct B: Sapphire
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ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
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
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC Ice 16G
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
Change Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
Compare the PowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 with
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
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
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC Ice 16G
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition39 of 92 fields differ
- 24 different values
- 15 known for one only
- 37 the same
- 16 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- ThicknessLower is betterA: 42mmB: 51.5mmPowerColor is 9.5 mm lower.
- Boost clockA: 2,970MHzB: 2,520MHzPowerColor is 450 MHz higher.
- Reference boost clockA: 2,970MHzB: 2,520MHzPowerColor is 450 MHz higher.
- Game clockA: 2,400MHzB: 2,070MHzPowerColor is 330 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
RX9070XT 16G-A1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail212.htmRead 14 October 2026Model Name: RX9070XT 16G-A.13Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/avmrwd6ve/PowerColor-Reaper-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-XT-16GB-GDDR6Read 14 October 2026Part numbers RX9070XT 16G-A and RX9070XT 16GB-A. PowerColor's own page names RX9070XT 16G-A.
11349-03-20G1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026Specifications tab: SKU 11349-03-20G, SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPU with 16GB memory.15Reviewhwcooling.net/en/sapphire-pulse-amd-radeon-rx-9070-16gb-better-pay-more/1Read 16 October 2026Page 1 names the tested card Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPU (11349-03-20G).
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail212.htmRead 14 October 2026Product page is live with Authorized Store and Shop now links on 2026-10-14.11Reviewnoobfeed.com/hardware/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-roundupRead 14 October 2026Published 2025-10-16: the Reaper is back on sale in the US after a supply gap.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$5495Reviewclub386.comRead 16 October 2026The review header gives the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 as 524 GBP / 549 USD.8Reviewguru3d.com/review/sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-pulse-review/page-31Read 16 October 2026Pricing section update: official pricing just arrived, PULSE RX 9070: $549 USD. The US price excludes sales tax.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black16Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/70cl9vqyz/Sapphire-PULSE-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-16GB-GDDR6Read 16 October 2026Manufacturer Color: Black.17Retailer pageparadigit.ie/sapphire-pulse-radeon-rx-9070/21770722/productRead 16 October 2026Colour of product: Black. Manufacturer number 11349-03-20G.
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
8MB6Reviewold.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. AMD's product page states no L2 figure.7Spec databasehardwaredealz.com/hardware/gpu/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16gb/technische-datenRead 14 October 2026Chip configuration: 8 MiB L2 cache.
Infinity Cache (L3)
FP32 compute (claimed)
AI performance (claimed)
APowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
| 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 |
BSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
| 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 |
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
APowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 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-detail212.htmRead 14 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 Tom's Hardware review of this card.10Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-review/2Read 14 October 2026Page 2 of the review of the AMD-supplied PowerColor Reaper RX 9070 XT: three DisplayPort 2.1a ports and one HDMI 2.1b port. The DisplayPort ports are UHBR13.5 (54 Gbps), not 80 Gbps.
BSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 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/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-16g-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.2Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 16 October 2026Connectivity: DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b. AMD gives no port counts.7Reviewguru3d.com/review/sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-pulse-review/page-4Read 16 October 2026Page 4 spec table for the RX 9070: HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR13.5. The table gives no count per port. The class is for the GPU. The 54 Gbps rate is the UHBR13.5 rate.
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
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate144 Hz1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail212.htmRead 14 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.4Press releasenewsroom.amd.com/news/amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectuRead 14 October 2026AMD Radiance Display Engine supports DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b, up to 8K 144Hz with 12-bit HDR.
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate144 Hz1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-16g-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 engine.3Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 16 October 2026The AMD Radiance Display Engine supports DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b with resolutions and refresh rates up to 8K 144Hz.
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-9070xt.htmlRead 14 October 20264K H264, H265/HEVC and AV1 decode: Yes. VP9 decode is from the Guru3D media engine table. AMD's page does not list VP9.8Reviewguru3d.com/review/radeon-rx-9070-review/page-4Read 14 October 2026Media Engine table for the RX 9070 series: VP9 decode 4K210 and 8K48, H.264, H.265 and AV1 encode and decode.
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV12Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 16 October 20264K H264, H265/HEVC and AV1 decode: Yes. The AMD page does not list VP9. VP9 decode is from Guru3D's copy of AMD's media engine table.7Reviewguru3d.com/review/sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-pulse-review/page-4Read 16 October 2026Page 4 repeats AMD's media engine table with VP9 decode 4K210 and 8K48. The same table lists H.264, H.265 and AV1 decode.
Graphics features
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DirectX
12 Ultimate1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail212.htmRead 14 October 2026DirectX Support: 12. PowerColor writes 12 only. The Ultimate level (12_2) is a GPU feature, see the hardwaredealz row.7Spec databasehardwaredealz.com/hardware/gpu/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16gb/technische-datenRead 14 October 2026DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). A GPU feature. PowerColor writes DirectX 12.
Vulkan
OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
FSR 41Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail212.htmRead 14 October 2026Page text: AI-powered AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 image upscaling.4Press releasenewsroom.amd.com/news/amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectuRead 14 October 2026AMD FSR 4 ML-powered upscaling on the Radeon RX 9000 Series.
FSR 41Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 with AI Upscaling.3Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 16 October 2026AMD FSR 4 is available exclusively on RX 9000 Series cards.
Frame generation
FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames 21Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail212.htmRead 14 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/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 technology and AMD HYPR-RX with AFMF 2. AMD's launch release adds that FSR 4 combines with in-game FSR 3.1 frame generation. Both are features of the GPU family and the driver.3Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 16 October 2026HYPR-RX includes AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1, and FSR 4 can be combined with in-game FSR 3.1 advanced frame-generation. Stored with the major version only.
Power
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Board power
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Reference board power
PSU wattage (card maker)
750W1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail212.htmRead 14 October 2026Minimum System Power requirement (W): 750W. AMD states 750 W for the chip.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070xt.htmlRead 14 October 2026Minimum PSU Recommendation 750W for the chip.
Power connector
2 x 8-pin PCIe1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail212.htmRead 14 October 2026Extension Power Connector: Two 8-pin PCI Express Power connectors.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070xt.htmlRead 14 October 2026Additional Power Connector: 2x8-Pin for the reference design. PowerColor states two 8-pin for this card.10Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-review/2Read 14 October 2026Page 2: dual 8-pin power connectors for the 304 W TBP.
Cooling
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Cooler type
Fans
21Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026Cooler Type: Dual-X Cooling. Paradigit lists 2 fans. PCGH measured two fans of 99.5 mm.17Retailer pageparadigit.ie/sapphire-pulse-radeon-rx-9070/21770722/productRead 16 October 2026Number of fan(s): 2 fan(s).
Radiator size
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Fan stop at low load
Dual BIOS
No10Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-review/2Read 14 October 2026Page 2: the Reaper cards have no dual BIOS.11Reviewnoobfeed.com/hardware/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-roundupRead 14 October 2026No dual BIOS.
No1Maker product pagesapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-16g-gddr6Read 16 October 2026BIOS Support: UEFI. The page names no second BIOS or BIOS switch.13Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Radeon-RX-9070-XT-Grafikkarte-281023/Specials/Custom-Designs-Hands-on-Test-1467296/3Read 16 October 2026Page 3 text: all RX 9070 models except the XFX card have a single BIOS. The Pulse is not the exception.
Dimensions and weight
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Length
Height
Thickness
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
No10Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-review/2Read 14 October 2026Page 2: the Reaper cards have no RGB lighting.11Reviewnoobfeed.com/hardware/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-roundupRead 14 October 2026No RGB lighting.12Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00671029.htmlRead 14 October 2026LED: No. LED RGB: No.13Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/avmrwd6ve/PowerColor-Reaper-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-XT-16GB-GDDR6Read 14 October 2026Lighting: None.
No5Reviewclub386.comRead 16 October 2026Design: the Pulse carries a Radeon logo and a Sapphire logo in red, sans any RGB.13Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Radeon-RX-9070-XT-Grafikkarte-281023/Specials/Custom-Designs-Hands-on-Test-1467296/3Read 16 October 2026Details und Design: RGB-Beleuchtung gibt es keine.16Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/70cl9vqyz/Sapphire-PULSE-AMD-Radeon-RX-9070-16GB-GDDR6Read 16 October 2026Lighting: None.
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
APowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
Not availableBSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Ray tracing | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitman 3 | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra | Not available | 274 |
| Far Cry 6 | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra | Not available | 172 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 2560 | 1440 | Max detail, 16:1 HQ-AF, AA | Not available | 246 |
| F1 2024 | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra High | Yes | 112 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
APowerColor Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
Not availableBSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 16GB
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default | Gaming | 35 | 35.5 |
Fan noise while gaming
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35.5dB(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
Power adapter cable included
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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_20260226.pdf1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail212.htmRead 14 October 2026The Download area lists the User Manual file for the RX9070 XT Hellhound/Reaper Series, dated 2026-02-26.2Owner's manualpowerdriver.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/install_guide/PowerColor_RX_9000_Series_20260226.pdfRead 14 October 2026PowerColor RX 9000 Series installation guide in several languages, shared by the Hellhound and Reaper series. It says BIOS and LED switches exist only on cards that have them. It names no clocks, box contents or switch positions for this model.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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