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PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6

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Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6

Released March 2025.4Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 15 October 2026Radeon RX 9000 Series cards from board partners including PowerColor were expected from 2025-03-06. Family availability. Last checked 15 October 2026.

GPU
AMD Radeon RX 9070
VRAM
16GB
Length
340mm
Board power
230W

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Ports

  • HDMI 2.1b
  • 3 DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR13.5

All specs

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General

Series
Hellhound1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Series: Hellhound.
Model numbers
RX9070 16G-L/OC1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Model Name: RX9070 16G-L/OC.11Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/3uztxmdde/PowerColor-Hellhound-OC-Radeon-RX-9070-16GB-GDDR6Read 15 October 2026Part numbers RX9070 16G-L OC and RX9070 16G-L/OC.
GTIN / EAN
471343617577311Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/3uztxmdde/PowerColor-Hellhound-OC-Radeon-RX-9070-16GB-GDDR6Read 15 October 2026UPC and EAN 4713436175773 for part number RX9070 16G-L/OC.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available11Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/3uztxmdde/PowerColor-Hellhound-OC-Radeon-RX-9070-16GB-GDDR6Read 15 October 2026On 2026-10-15 the page lists the card in stock at Walmart for $899.99.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black11Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/3uztxmdde/PowerColor-Hellhound-OC-Radeon-RX-9070-16GB-GDDR6Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer Color: Black.
GPU
AMD Radeon RX 90701Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Graphics Engine: AMD Radeon RX 9070.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026
GPU brand
AMD1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 20263Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026
Reference launch price (US)
$5494Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 15 October 2026The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an SEP of $549 USD. Dated 2025-02-28.

GPU

GPU architecture
RDNA 44Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-2-28-amd-unveils-next-generation-amd-rdna-4-architectu.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD unveils the AMD RDNA 4 graphics architecture with the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070.
GPU die
Navi 485Reviewclub386.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-reviewRead 15 October 2026RX 9070 XT vs RX 9070 table: GPU Navi 48 for both.
Process
TSMC N4P5Reviewclub386.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same table: TSMC N4P (4nm) for the RX 9070. AMD names no node.
Transistors
53.9billion3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026Transistor Count: 53.9 B.
Die size
357mm²5Reviewclub386.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same table: 357 mm2 for the RX 9070, the same die as the RX 9070 XT.
Compute units
563Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026Compute Units: 56.
Shader cores
3,5841Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Stream Processor: 3584 Units.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026
Ray tracing cores
563Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026Ray Accelerators: 56.
AI cores
1123Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026AI Accelerators: 112.
ROPs
1283Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026ROPs: 128. AMD's launch material and Geeknetic's table said 112. AMD's page now says 128, and Club386 also lists 128.
L2 cache
8MB6Spec databasehardwaredealz.com/hardware/gpu/amd-radeon-rx-9070-16gb/technische-datenRead 15 October 2026Chip configuration: 56 CU, 3584 SP, 128 ROP, 56 RT cores, 8 MiB L2 cache. AMD's product page states no L2 figure.
Infinity Cache (L3)
64MB3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD Infinity Cache Technology: 64 MB.
FP32 compute (claimed)
36.1TFLOPS3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026Peak Single Precision (FP32 Vector) Performance 36.1 TFLOPs. AMD counts dual-issue.
AI performance (claimed)
PrecisionWith sparsityThroughput (TOPS)
FP16No145
FP16Yes289
FP8No289
FP8Yes578
INT8No289
INT8Yes578
INT4No578
INT4Yes1,156
Source3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD lists FP16, FP8 (E5M2, E4M3), INT8 and INT4 matrix rates with and without structured sparsity. FP16 and FP8 figures are in TFLOPS and stored unchanged.

Clocks

Base clock
Not available
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
Not available
Reference boost clock
2,520MHz3Maker 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

VRAM
16GB1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Video Memory: 16GB GDDR6.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026
VRAM type
GDDR61Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Video Memory: 16GB GDDR6.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026
Memory bus width
256bits1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Memory Interface: 256-bit.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026
Memory speed
20Gbps1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Memory Speed: 20.0 Gbps.3Maker 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
640GB/s3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026Memory Bandwidth: up to 640 GB/s.

Connectivity

PCIe generation
51Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Bus Standard: PCIE 5.0 x16.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026
PCIe lanes
161Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Bus Standard: PCIE 5.0 x16.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bus Type: PCIe 5.0 x16.
Display outputs
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)
HDMI2.1b1Not available
DisplayPort2.1a UHBR13.5354
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.
Display outputs in total
4
HDMI ports
1
DisplayPort ports
3
Highest HDMI version
2.1b
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1a UHBR13.5
Fastest DisplayPort link
54Gbps
Max displays
Not available
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.
HDCP version
Not available

Video engine

Video encoders
Not available
Video decoders
Not available
Hardware video encode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV13Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 20264K H264, H265/HEVC and AV1 encode: Yes.
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.

Graphics features

DirectX
12 Ultimate6Spec databasehardwaredealz.com/hardware/gpu/amd-radeon-rx-9070-16gb/technische-datenRead 15 October 2026DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). A GPU feature. PowerColor's spec row says DirectX Support: 12 and names no level.
Vulkan
1.47Certification listkhronos.org/conformance/adopters/conformant-products/vulkanRead 15 October 2026AMD submissions 853 and 854, dated 2024-12-01, list the Radeon RX 9070 as Vulkan 1.4 conformant. Submissions 969 and 970, dated 2026-01-01, repeat it. A GPU and driver feature.
OpenGL
4.61Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026OpenGL: 4.6.
Upscaling technologies
FSR 41Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Page text: AI-powered AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 upscaling.
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.

Power

Board power
230W8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 1, BIOS table: the Hellhound OC BIOS has a power limit of 230 W (-30 %/+10 %) read from the card telemetry and 227 W measured, the Silent BIOS 220 W (217 W measured). PowerColor states no board power. 230 W is stored because the OC BIOS ships as the default. AMD's reference is 220 W.
Reference board power
220W3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/9000-series/amd-radeon-rx-9070.htmlRead 15 October 2026Typical Board Power (Desktop): 220W.
PSU wattage (card maker)
700W1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Minimum System Power requirement (W): 700W. AMD states 650 W for the chip.
Power connector
2 x 8-pin PCIe1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Extension Power Connector: Two 8-pin PCI Express Power connectors. Feature list: Two 8-Pin PCI-E Power Connectors.

Cooling

Cooler type
Open air1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Triple-ring fan design with 4 x 6 mm heatpipes, a nickel-plated copper plate over the GPU and memory and a vertical-fin heatsink. The fans blow onto the heatsink.
Fans
31Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Three fans in a triple-ring fan design. The outer two fans rotate in reverse.
Radiator size
Not available
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

Length
340mm1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Board Dimensions: 327 x 128 x 41 mm, and 340 x 142 x 42 mm with bracket. The size with the bracket is stored.
Height
142mm1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Middle value of 340 x 142 x 42 mm with bracket.
Thickness
42mm1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026Last value of 340 x 142 x 42 mm with bracket.
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
Not available
NVIDIA SFF-Ready
Not available
Weight
1,076g(2.4 lb)8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526Read 15 October 2026Page 1, technical table, row Gewicht: 1.076 g for the Hellhound. The page does not say whether it is weighed or taken from a data sheet.
Package weight
Not available

Lighting and software

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
Not available
Software
Not available

Measured performance

GPU clock while gaming (measured)
2,320MHz9Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526/seite-2Read 15 October 2026Page 2, GPU clock after 30 minutes of Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition at 3840 x 2160 and maximum details: 2320 MHz in the OC BIOS (Silent BIOS 2265 MHz). Ryzen 7 9800X3D, DDR5-6000, Fractal Design Meshify 2 with six case fans at 800 rpm, closed side panel.
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
3DMark Port Royal
Not available
3DMark Speed Way
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available

Measured noise and temperature

Fan noise per load
ProfileLoadDistance (cm)Noise (dB(A))
OC BIOSGaming3029
Silent BIOSGaming3028
Source9Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526/seite-2Read 15 October 2026Page 2, noise under gaming load: 29.0 dB(A) in the OC BIOS and 28.0 dB(A) in the Silent BIOS. Measured 30 cm from the side of the card with the open side door, with all other fans off and the card fan speed taken from the 30-minute run (900 rpm OC, 700 rpm Silent). The page lists 0.0 dB(A) with the fans stopped at the Windows desktop. That is a fan stop, so no idle row is stored.
Fan noise while gaming
29dB(A)
GPU temperature while gaming
57°C9Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526/seite-2Read 15 October 2026Page 2, GPU temperature under gaming load, OC BIOS: 57 C (Silent BIOS 62 C). Reading after 30 minutes of Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition at 3840 x 2160 and maximum details in a closed Meshify 2 case. Room temperature is not stated.
Hot spot temperature while gaming
77°C9Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526/seite-2Read 15 October 2026Page 2, GPU hot spot, OC BIOS: 77 C (Silent BIOS 79 C). Same 30-minute run.
Memory temperature while gaming
87°C9Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526/seite-2Read 15 October 2026Page 2, GDDR6 memory, OC BIOS: 87 C (Silent BIOS 90 C). Same 30-minute run.

Measured power

Card power at idle (measured)
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
227W9Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/radeon-rx-9070-custom-design-test.91526/seite-2Read 15 October 2026Page 2, measured power, OC BIOS: 227 W (telemetry 229 W). Silent BIOS 217 W. External Powenetics v2 measurement of the card alone, method on ComputerBase's Powenetics v2 article. The chart does not name the load. The article procedure is 30 minutes of Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition at 3840 x 2160.

In the box

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.
Power adapter cable included
No1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026The accessory list holds only a Gaming Gear Intro Card, so no adapter cable is included.
Support bracket included
No1Maker product pagepowercolor.com/product-detail214.htmRead 15 October 2026The accessory list holds only a Gaming Gear Intro Card, so no support bracket is included.

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