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Sapphire Tech

Sapphire Tech Nitro+ Polar RX 9070 XT Phantomlink PE 16GB graphics card

SKU CH-7V5A-EY3M4

16 GB GDDR6 graphics card with 4096 stream processors, 3060 MHz boost clock, PCIe 5.0 and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 9070 XT
  • Memory capacity16 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0
  • Shader units4096
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequencyUp to 3060 MHz
  • 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus for high-resolution textures
  • Boost clock up to 3060 MHz for responsive gaming performance
  • PCI Express 5.0 interface doubles host bandwidth
  • Two HDMI and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs drive four 8K displays
  • 4096 stream processors accelerate DirectX 12 Ultimate workloads

Nitro+ Polar RX 9070 XT Phantomlink PE

This Sapphire Tech graphics card targets enthusiasts building high-refresh 1440p or entry 4K rigs. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU delivers 4096 stream processors with a game clock up to 2520 MHz and a boost clock up to 3060 MHz. Sixteen gigabytes of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus provide 20 Gbps effective memory speed.

PCI Express 5.0 x16 ATX integration

The card plugs into a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and draws auxiliary power through the Phantomlink rear-plug system on a compatible motherboard and power supply. This routing removes traditional cables from the front of the card, clearing space for airflow and simplifying cable management in ATX builds. Two HDMI and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs drive up to four displays.

16GB GDDR6 frame buffer headroom

The 16GB capacity handles modern AAA textures at 4K and heavy creative workloads without paging to system memory. The 256-bit interface and 20000 MHz effective clock sustain bandwidth for ray-traced titles at high settings. Memory becomes the limiting factor only when workloads exceed the 16GB pool or demand wider bus widths.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,053.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 16 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency Up to 3060 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAPPHIRE
Product lineNITRO+ POLAR
Model nameNiTRO+ POLAR 9070 XT PhantomlinkPE 16G
Processor
TDP rating330 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 9070 XT
Memory capacity16 GB
Boost frequencyUp to 3060 MHz
Shader units4096
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 9000 Series
Game clock speedUp to 2520 MHz
Effective memory speed20000 MHz (20 Gbit/s)
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 5.0
HDMI ports2 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors2 x DisplayPort 2.1a
Power
Recommended power supply850 W
Power input connector1 × 12 V-2 × 6-pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length330 mm
Card size330 × 141.25 × 64.18 mm
Slots occupied3.2 Slots
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

Will the 3060 MHz boost clock hold under hours of load?

The card is rated for a game clock of 2520 MHz and a boost clock of up to 3060 MHz; actual sustained speed depends on temperature and power headroom in your case

How loud and hot does the Nitro+ Polar cooler get after a full day of gaming?

The Nitro+ Polar design uses a triple-fan layout with a large vapour-chamber heatsink to move heat away from the GPU and 16 GB GDDR6, keeping noise lower than reference models during extended sessions

Does my motherboard need a special Phantomlink connector for this card to work?

No, the card draws all power through a standard PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot and its own 12 V HPWR connector; the Phantomlink rear-plug system is an optional cable-management feature for compatible motherboards only

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