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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB vs Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
Product A: Sapphire
Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
79 of 100 known
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
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
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
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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
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC EditionProduct B: Sapphire
78 of 100 known
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
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
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition
Change Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
Compare the Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB with
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Edition
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
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 16GB OC Edition28 of 92 fields differ
- 21 different values
- 7 known for one only
- 50 the same
- 14 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- PSU wattageLower is betterA: 850WB: 750WPulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB is 100 W lower.
Weight
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All 100 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
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Status
Predecessor
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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)
ASapphire 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 |
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
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
ASapphire 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.
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
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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 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.
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, 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.
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
Vulkan
OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
Frame generation
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.
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
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)
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 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 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
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
1,898g(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
Lighting sync
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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
Game frame rates
ASapphire 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 |
BSapphire 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
ASapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default | Gaming | 30 | 33 |
BSapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default | Max load | 100 | 16.5 |
Fan noise while gaming
33dB(A)
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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
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.
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
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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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