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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT triple-fan card in matte black with silver accents

Sapphire Tech

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

SKU CH-SD4Y-VJMYZ

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU with 16GB 256-bit GDDR6 at 20 Gbps, boost up to 3060 MHz, 4096 stream processors, PCIe 5.0, two HDMI 2.1b 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 at 20 Gbps for high-resolution textures
  • Boost clock up to 3060 MHz for responsive gaming performance
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface doubles bandwidth over PCIe 4.0
  • PhantomLink rear power connector keeps the front of the card cable-free
  • 4096 stream processors with DirectX 12 Ultimate support for modern titles

NITRO+ RX 9070 XT 16GB PhantomLink

This graphics card uses the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU with 4096 stream processors and 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface. It connects via PCI Express 5.0 and reaches a boost clock up to 3060 MHz. The card targets enthusiasts who want high frame rates at 4K resolution.

PhantomLink rear power system suit

The PhantomLink GC-HPWR design moves the power connector to the rear edge for cleaner cable routing inside compatible BTF cases and motherboards. Builders using standard ATX layouts without rear-connector support should consider a conventional design instead. Multi-monitor users gain two HDMI 2.1b and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs supporting up to 7680 x 4320 resolution.

16GB GDDR6 at 20 Gbps effective

The 16GB frame buffer running at 20000 MHz effective speed is the specification that determines whether this model fits a workload. It provides enough capacity for modern 4K gaming textures and entry-level professional datasets. Users needing more VRAM for heavy compute or 8K assets must look at larger-memory alternatives.

How it compares

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Price $1,381.99
Pricier than about 90% 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+RX 9070 XT 16 GB PhantomLink
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 size330.8(L)X 141.25(W)X 65.68 (H)mm
Slots occupied3.2 Slots
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

Will the PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface work with my older motherboard that only has PCIe 4.0 slots?

Yes, the card is backward compatible and will run at PCIe 4.0 speeds on an older motherboard while keeping its 2520 MHz game clock and 3060 MHz boost clock.

How can I verify the 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory and 4096 stream processors are running correctly after installation?

Open GPU-Z or AMD Adrenalin software; the sensors tab will show 16 GB GDDR6 at 20000 MHz effective and 4096 stream processors active at the reported clocks.

Does the box include the special PhantomLink power cable, or do I need to buy it separately?

The card uses the PhantomLink GC-HPWR rear-plug connector that draws power directly from a compatible BTF motherboard, so no separate PSU cables are required.

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