GPU comparison with benchmarksThe SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 9070 (RDNA 4) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 645 GB/s.
The SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 9070 (RDNA 4) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 645 GB/s. |
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GPUThe SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 has the Navi 48 XT graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 4 architecture. The SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 is based on the graphics chip Navi 48 XT, which comes from the RDNA 4 architecture. |
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| SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 | GPU | SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 9070 |
| Navi 48 XT | GPU Chip | Navi 48 XT |
| RDNA 4 | Architecture | RDNA 4 |
| 56 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 56 |
| 3584 | Shader | 3584 |
| 128 | Render Output Units | 128 |
| 224 | Texture Units | 224 |
| 56 | Raytracing Cores | 56 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 clocks at 2.518 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 20.1 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 is 20.1 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.518 GHz. |
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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 clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.330 GHz | Base Clock | 1.330 GHz |
| 2.520 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.700 GHz |
| 2.07 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.21 GHz |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 220 W. The SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 245 W |
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| 220 W | TDP | 245 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 85 °C | Tjunction max | 85 °C |
| 2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 2 x 100 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) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070. The SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| 2x HDMI v2.1b | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1b |
| 2x DP v2.1a | DP Ports | 2x DP v2.1a |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 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 |
| No LED lighting | LED | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 is connected to the system via PCIe 5 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 5 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 280 mm | Length | 320 mm |
| 120 mm | Height | 120 mm |
| 52 mm | Width | 62 mm |
| 3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 5 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 5 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 has been manufactured with a structure width of 4 nanometers since Q2/2025. The SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070 came on the market in Q2/2025 and will have a structure width of 4 nanometers manufactured. |
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| 11349-03-20G | Part-no | 11349-02-20G |
| Q2/2025 | Release date | Q2/2025 |
| 549 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 549 $ (Reference) |
| 4 nm | Structure size | 4 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070
16 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 9070
16 GB GDDR6 |
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