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Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB graphics card, triple-fan cooler with silver shroud and backplate

Sapphire Tech

Sapphire Tech NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB graphics card

SKU CH-QS8G-ADJGK

Delivers up to 3060 MHz boost clock on AMD RDNA 4 architecture with 16 GB GDDR6 memory at 20 Gbps across a 256-bit bus

  • InterfacePCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerAMD
  • GPU SeriesAMD Radeon RX 9000 Series
  • GPURadeon RX 9070 XT
  • ArchitectureRDNA 4
  • Game ClockUp to 2520 MHz
  • RDNA 4 architecture delivers modern gaming features
  • Boost clock up to 3060 MHz pushes peak performance
  • Game clock up to 2520 MHz sustains high frame rates
  • 16 GB GDDR6 at 20 Gbps on a 256-bit bus feeds the GPU fast
  • 4096 stream processors and 64 light accelerators handle heavy workloads

NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6

This graphics card targets enthusiasts building high-refresh 1440p or entry 4K systems. It uses the AMD RDNA 4 architecture with 4096 stream processors and 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The design fits standard ATX cases and connects through a PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot.

PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface limits

The PCI Express 5.0 x16 link tops out at 64 GT/s raw signalling rate. Real-world throughput depends on motherboard trace quality, CPU lane allocation and add-in card negotiation. Bandwidth scales with resolution and texture workloads, so 4K gaming benefits more than 1080p.

Upgrade from RDNA 3 or older 16GB cards

Moving from an RDNA 3 GPU or previous 16GB model yields higher clocks (2520 MHz game, 3060 MHz boost) and 20 Gbps memory speed. The jump is worth it when you need the extra 64 light accelerators for ray-tracing titles or want headroom for DirectX 12 Ultimate features at 1440p ultra settings.

Highlights

  • RDNA 4 architecture delivers modern gaming features
  • Boost clock up to 3060 MHz pushes peak performance
  • Game clock up to 2520 MHz sustains high frame rates
  • 16 GB GDDR6 at 20 Gbps on a 256-bit bus feeds the GPU fast
  • 4096 stream processors and 64 light accelerators handle heavy workloads

Specifications

BrandSAPPHIRE
SeriesNITRO+
ModelNITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6
Part Number11348-01-20G
InterfacePCI Express 5.0 x16
Chipset ManufacturerAMD
GPU SeriesAMD Radeon RX 9000 Series
GPURadeon RX 9070 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 4
Game ClockUp to 2520 MHz
Boost ClockUp to 3060 MHz
Stream Processors4096
Effective Memory Clock20000 MHz (20 Gbps)
Memory Size16GB
Memory Interface256-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR6
DirectXDirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGLOpenGL 4.6
Multi-Monitor Support4
HDMI2 x HDMI
DisplayPort2 x DisplayPort 2.1a
Max Resolution7680 x 4320
CoolerTriple Fans
Thermal Design Power304W
Power Connector1 x 12V-2x6-pin
HDCP ReadyYes
Form FactorATX
Max GPU Length331 mm
Card Dimensions (L x H)331 x 129 x 66 mm
Slot Width3.2 Slots

Questions about this item

Which version of the NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT should I choose?

The card is offered as a single 16GB GDDR6 model with part number 11348-01-20G, so there are no alternative memory capacities or variants to select between.

What does the 3060 MHz boost clock mean once the card is installed?

It is the maximum frequency the GPU can reach under load when power and thermal headroom allow; sustained speeds will typically sit closer to the 2520 MHz game clock depending on the workload and case airflow.

What does the PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface cap in practice?

The slot provides the highest bandwidth link currently available for graphics cards, ensuring the 256-bit memory subsystem and 4096 stream processors are not limited by the bus.

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