GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB and the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB is based on the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and has 4096 texture shaders and 64 execution units. SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT is based on AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, which has 4096 shaders and 64 execution units. |
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| ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB | GPU | SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT |
| Navi 48 XTX | GPU Chip | Navi 48 XTX |
| RDNA 4 | Architecture | RDNA 4 |
| 64 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 64 |
| 4096 | Shader | 4096 |
| 128 | Render Output Units | 128 |
| 256 | Texture Units | 256 |
| 64 | Raytracing Cores | 64 |
MemoryThe ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB has 16 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 645 GB/s. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT can access 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 645 GB/s. |
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| 16 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
| GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 2.518 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.518 GHz |
| 20.1 Gbps | Memory Speed | 20.1 Gbps |
| 645 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 645 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB clocks in the base with up to 1.660 GHz. The base frequency of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT is 1.660 GHz. |
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| 1.660 GHz | Base Clock | 1.660 GHz |
| 2.970 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.970 GHz |
| 2.40 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.40 GHz |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB is 304 W (Reference). The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT has a TDP of 304 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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| 304 W (Reference) | TDP | 304 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 92 °C | Tjunction max | 92 °C |
| 2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB has a total of 3 Axial fans. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | 1 x 90 mm |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| 1x HDMI v2.1b | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1b |
| 3x DP v2.1a | DP Ports | 2x DP v2.1a |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| Addressable LED | LED | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | AV1 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB is 290 mm long, 123 mm high and 56 mm wide. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT is 320 mm long, 120 mm high and 62 mm wide. |
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| 290 mm | Length | 320 mm |
| 123 mm | Height | 120 mm |
| 56 mm | Width | 62 mm |
| 3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
| 1038 g | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 5 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 5 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB was released in Q2/2025 at a price of 599 $. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT was introduced in Q2/2025 at a price of 599 $ (Reference). |
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| RX9070XT CL 16G | Part-no | 11348-03-20G |
| Q2/2025 | Release date | Q2/2025 |
| 599 $ | Launch Price | 599 $ (Reference) |
| 4 nm | Structure size | 4 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB
16 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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