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Black dual-fan graphics card with silver accents, ATX form factor

Sapphire Tech

Sapphire Tech PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 graphics card

SKU CH-S822-MEM99

16 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus drives 3584 stream processors at up to 2520 MHz boost with PCIe 5.0 x16 and four outputs

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 9070
  • Memory capacity16 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Shader units3584
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequencyUp to 2520 MHz
  • 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus for high-resolution gaming
  • Boost clock up to 2520 MHz delivers strong frame rates
  • RDNA 4 architecture with 3584 stream processors for modern workloads
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface maximises data throughput
  • Two HDMI and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs drive four displays

Sapphire Pulse RX 9070 16GB overview

The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 is a graphics card built on AMD RDNA 4 architecture. It delivers 3584 stream processors and 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The card targets 1440p and 4K gaming with a boost clock up to 2520 MHz. It fits standard ATX builds using a PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot.

Compatibility checklist

Verify that your motherboard provides a PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot and that your power supply meets AMD reference requirements for the RX 9070. Check case length clearance against the card's physical dimensions before ordering. Ensure your display cables match the two HDMI and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs. Confirm your operating system supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6.

Ideal use cases

This card suits gamers who want 16GB VRAM for high-resolution textures and creators who need four-display support via DisplayPort 2.1a. It works well in PCIe 5.0 platforms that can feed the 20 Gbps memory subsystem. Buyers with older PCIe 3.0 motherboards or compact ITX cases should consider smaller or lower-power alternatives.

How it compares

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

Price $1,044.99
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 2520 MHz
Higher than about 66% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAPPHIRE
Product linePULSE
Product colorBlack
Processor
TDP rating220 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 9070
Memory capacity16 GB
Boost frequencyUp to 2520 MHz
Shader units3584
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 9000 Series
GPU architectureRDNA 4
Game clock speedUp to 2070 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 x16
HDMI ports2 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors2 x DisplayPort 2.1a
Power
Recommended power supply650 W
Power input connector2 × 8-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length280 mm
Card size280 × 121 × 52 mm
Slots occupied2.5 Slots
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

What is included with the Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB and what extra cables or adapters might I need?

The card ships with the GPU itself, two HDMI 2.1 ports and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs. No power adapters or riser cables are bundled, so buy any required 8-pin or 12VHPWR cables separately if your PSU lacks them.

Should I pick this 16 GB model or look for a different VRAM capacity in the RX 9070 line?

This PULSE variant comes only with 16 GB of 256-bit GDDR6 running at 20000 MHz. No other capacity is offered for this SKU, so the choice is simply whether 16 GB meets your workload.

What does the 2520 MHz boost clock actually deliver once the card is installed in a PCIe 5.0 system?

The 2520 MHz boost is the peak frequency the Radeon RX 9070 GPU can reach under load. Real-world clocks will vary with power limit, thermals and driver behaviour, but the 3584 stream processors and 20 Gbps memory give consistent 1440p and entry 4K performance.

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