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Sapphire Tech

Sapphire Tech PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 graphics card

SKU CH-Z5DA-Q1X4W

16 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with a 2970 MHz boost clock and 4096 stream processors for 4K gaming

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 9070 XT
  • Memory capacity16 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Shader units4096
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequencyUp to 2970 MHz
  • 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus feeds 4K textures without stalling
  • Boost clock reaches 2970 MHz for higher frame rates in demanding titles
  • 4096 stream processors deliver parallel compute power for gaming and creative workloads
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface doubles bandwidth over the previous standard
  • Two HDMI and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs drive up to four high-refresh displays

Pulse RX 9070 XT identity

The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT is a 16GB graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 4 architecture for gamers and creators who want high frame rates at 1440p and entry 4K. It connects through a PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot and delivers 4096 stream processors with a game clock up to 2400 MHz and a boost clock up to 2970 MHz. The 256-bit GDDR6 memory runs at an effective 20000 MHz, giving 16GB of VRAM for modern texture workloads.

16GB VRAM capacity and headroom

Sixteen gigabytes on a 256-bit bus handles current AAA titles at ultra settings and supports multi-monitor productivity without paging to system memory. The 20 Gbps memory speed keeps bandwidth high for ray-tracing and upscaling workloads, while the 2970 MHz boost ceiling provides headroom for factory-overclocked performance. Extremely heavy 4K ray-traced scenes or future titles with larger texture pools may eventually exceed the 16GB buffer.

Dual HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1a connectivity

Two HDMI 2.1 ports and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs drive up to four displays simultaneously, simplifying mixed monitor setups and high-refresh 4K panels. The ATX form factor fits standard chassis layouts, and the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures full bandwidth on compatible motherboards. DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 support cover the latest API features for gaming and professional applications.

How it compares

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

Price $1,222.99
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 2970 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAPPHIRE
Product linePULSE
Model namePULSE 9070 XT 16G D6 OC
Part numberPULSE 9070 XT 16G D6 OC
Product colorBlack
Processor
TDP rating304 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 9070 XT
Memory capacity16 GB
Boost frequencyUp to 2970 MHz
Shader units4096
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 9000 Series
GPU architectureRDNA 4
Game clock speedUp to 2400 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 supply750 W
Power input connector2 × 8-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length320 mm
Card size320 × 121 × 62 mm
Slots occupied3 Slots
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

Will the PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface work in my current motherboard that only has PCI Express 4.0 slots?

Yes, the card is backward compatible with PCI Express 4.0 and 3.0 slots, though it will operate at the lower generation speed of the slot.

How can I verify the GPU is hitting the 2970 MHz boost clock and 20000 MHz memory speed under load?

Use monitoring software such as AMD Adrenalin or GPU-Z to observe real-time core and memory clocks while running a demanding 3D workload.

Does the package include the two 8-pin power cables needed for the card, or must I supply them from my power supply?

The box contains the graphics card and documentation; power cables come with your power supply, not with the card.

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