Best RX 9070 Cards [SFF, Premium and Budget Models]

If you are looking for a powerful mid-range graphics card at an affordable price, then the Radeon RX 9070 is one of the best options. RX 9070 is the second most powerful graphics card in the Radeon RX 9000 GPU series, and it sits below the RX 9070 XT. In reality, the RX 9070 is a stripped-down version of the RX 9070 XT with a slightly lower core count. The main competitor of the RX 9070 is the RTX 5070, where the RX 9070 is around 8 percent faster than the RTX 5070 (in Rasterization) but 4 percent slower than the RTX 5070 in Ray Tracing.

Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4 architecture on a 4nm manufacturing process. It uses the Navi 48 XT GPU chip and has 3584 Stream Processors, 56 Ray Accelerators, and 112 AI Accelerators. RX 9070 XT comes with 16 GB GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit interface, and the memory runs at a speed of 20 Gbps, churning out a bandwidth of 640 GB/s. It also has a 64 MB Infinity Cache, an ultra-fast memory cache that can provide a higher peak memory bandwidth for a short time. The card supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan, AV1 Encode/Decode, Real-Time Ray Tracing, variable refresh rate technologies FreeSync, PCIe 5.0 (PCI-E Gen5), AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 4), DisplayPort 2.1a, and HDMI 2.1b. The card’s power consumption is 220W, requiring a 650W PSU. There is no reference RX 9070 model; only custom models are available from various AIB partners. Below are some of the best RX 9070 models for different user requirements.

Best Premium RX 9070

PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070

[High Factory Overclock, Dual BIOS, Runs Super Cool and Whisper Quiet. Fancy ARGB LED Lighting]

Various premium RX 9070 models are available from different brands of AIB partners, but PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 is probably the best of all. The card has a powerful cooler, runs very cool, and is whisper-quiet. The card looks great, features ARGB LED Lighting, offers excellent performance, and has many features. It is also one of the most overclocked RX 9070 models, having a GPU Boost Clock of 2700 MHz, a good 180 MHz more than the reference. The card’s cooling solution comprises a massive vertical fin aluminum heatsink with seven copper heatpipes. The heatsink is cooled by three fans (9 blades) with dual-ball bearings and has a ring blade design. The card has semi-passive cooling and Dual BIOS (OC/Silent).

It is quite a big card with a length of 340mm and has a 3-slot design. A vented metal backplate reinforces the card’s structure, prevents PCB bending, and helps in cooling. The Hellstone RGB lighting on the card is quite fancy and looks fantastic. Using the PowerColor Keystone software, you can customize RGB lighting and tweak important settings and parameters of the card. Other features include a 5V 3-pin ARGB header and TBP Monitoring with 12V Source Detection. The card uses two 8-pin PCIe connectors for power, and an 800W PSU is recommended. Video output ports include three DisplayPort 2.1a ports and one HDMI 2.1b port.

PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 Specifications
Stream Processors	3584
Ray Accelerators	56
AI Accelerators	112
GPU Clock	2700 MHz Boost
Memory Clock	20 Gbps
Memory Size	16 GB GDDR6
Memory Interface	256-bit
Infinity Cache	64 MB
Bus Interface	PCI Express 5.0
DirectX	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.6
PCI-E Power Connector	8-pin x 2
Output Ports	HDMI 2.1b x 1, DisplayPort 2.1a x 3

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Best Value RX 9070

ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition

[Excellent Value, Dual BIOS, Good Build Quality, Clean and Simple Design]

ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition is the best RX 9070 model you can buy close to the official base MSRP. The card offers excellent value for the price and comes with all the necessary features. It is an overclocked edition card with a GPU Boost Clock of 2590 MHz from the factory. In OC mode (via Asus GPU Tweak III), the GPU Boost Clock can be set to 2610 MHz. For cooling, the card comes with an aluminum heatsink with fins, copper heatpipes, copper baseplate, and three Axial-tech fans with dual-ball bearings. The card has semi-passive cooling (0dB technology) and Dual BIOS (Performance/Quiet). The card runs pretty cool and is also relatively quieter.

The card is 312mm long and has a 2.5-slot design. It has a vented metal backplate that protects the card, provides structural integrity, and helps the airflow pass. The card has a simple design that looks good. Two 8-pin PCIe connectors are present for power, and the recommended PSU is 650W. Display connectivity options include one HDMI 2.1b port and three Display 2.1a ports.

ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition Specifications
Stream Processors	3584
Ray Accelerators	56
AI Accelerators	112
GPU Clock	2590 MHz Boost
Memory Clock	20 Gbps
Memory Size	16 GB GDDR6
Memory Interface	256-bit
Infinity Cache	64 MB
Bus Interface	PCI Express 5.0
DirectX	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.6
PCI-E Power Connector	8-pin x 2
Output Ports	HDMI 2.1b x 1, DisplayPort 2.1a x 3

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Another Good Budget RX 9070 Model

• ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger

Compact Dual Fan RX 9070

Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9070

[Compact Design, Runs Cool, Quiet, Good Build Quality, Dual HDMI 2.1b Ports]

Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a compact dual-fan Radeon RX 9070 model. The card is 280mm long and has a 2.5-slot design. It is a non-overclocked model with a GPU Boost Clock of 2520 MHz. For cooling, the card uses an aluminum heatsink with four copper heatpipes and two fans with dual-ball bearings. The fans feature an AeroCurve Fan Blade design for improved airflow and optimized static pressure. The card comes with semi-passive cooling, which allows fans to be turned off during low GPU loads or temperatures. The card runs very cool and is also pretty silent in operation.

The card has a stylish metal backplate that protects it, provides additional rigidity, and helps cool it. Its build quality is good, and it feels very sturdy. The card uses a 12-phase Digital Power Design and has Fuse Protection for safety and protection. It uses two 8-pin PCIe connectors for power, and a 650W power supply is recommended. Display connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1b ports and two DisplayPort 2.1a ports.

Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9070 Specifications
Stream Processors	3584
Ray Accelerators	56
AI Accelerators	112
GPU Clock	2520 MHz Boost
Memory Clock	20 Gbps
Memory Size	16 GB GDDR6
Memory Interface	256-bit
Infinity Cache	64 MB
Bus Interface	PCI Express 5.0
DirectX	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.6
PCI-E Power Connector	8-pin x 2
Output Ports	HDMI 2.1b x 2, DisplayPort 2.1a x 2

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Dual Slot Compact RX 9070

PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070

[Dual-slot Compact Design, Semi-passive Cooling, Perfect for SFF Builds]

A triple-fan compact RX 9070 model for small form factor (SFF) builds. The card is 289mm long and has a dual-slot design. It is a non-OC card with the GPU Boost Clock of 2520 MHz. The card cooler comprises an aluminum heatsink with five copper heatpipes and a copper base that directly contacts the GPU for maximum heat transfer. The heatsink is cooled by three 9-blade fans with a ring-blade design to enhance air pressure and airflow for better cooling performance. The card comes with semi-passive cooling, where fans will start running when the GPU reaches 60°C and shut down below 50°C.

The card comes with a vented backplate that protects it and allows air to pass. It uses two 8-pin PCIe connectors for power, and a 650W PSU is recommended. The card has a clean and simple design. Display connectivity options include one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort 2.1a ports.

PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 Specifications
Stream Processors	3584
Ray Accelerators	56
AI Accelerators	112
GPU Clock	2520 MHz Boost
Memory Clock	20 Gbps
Memory Size	16 GB GDDR6
Memory Interface	256-bit
Infinity Cache	64 MB
Bus Interface	PCI Express 5.0
DirectX	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.6
PCI-E Power Connector	8-pin x 2
Output Ports	HDMI 2.1b x 1, DisplayPort 2.1a x 3

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Most Overclocked Premium RX 9070 Models

• ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Steel Legend
• GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC
• XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition

Best Overall Premium RX 9070 Model

• ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition

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