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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

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 9070 XT
  • Memory capacity16 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Shader units4096
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequencyUp to 3060 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.

How it compares

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

Price $978.99
Pricier than about 86% 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+
Model nameNITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB GDDR6
Part number11348-01-20G
Processor
TDP rating304 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
GPU architectureRDNA 4
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
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 5.0 x16
HDMI ports2 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors2 x DisplayPort 2.1a
Power
Power input connector1 × 12 V-2 × 6-pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length331 mm
Card size331 × 129 × 66 mm
Slots occupied3.2 Slots
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

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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