AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Roundup: 14 Graphics Cards Tested!

[Steve]

After months of testing and tracking down nearly every Radeon RX 9070 XT model, we're finally ready to compare 14 cards in detail, covering gaming, thermals, and value to help you find the best options.

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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Roundup: 14 Graphics Cards Tested!

 

[toooooot]

I love that powercolor uses paint on backplate and heatsinks. For people noticing small things. I actually wanted their version when I was looking for a new GPU. I could not find it unfortunately. Also, I was looking for a card with a waterblock compatibility in mind.
The popular models always have one or even 2 Chinese waterblocks soon after the release available. Less popular models do not get those often.
I wish there were not so many card references. It is a nightmare not only for watercooling fans but the makers of those waterblocks. Instead of making a block and selling it to every owner of 9070xt, they are forced to carefully craft one for one of several version of the card. It is dumb and is one of the reasons these cost so much.

 

[redgarl]

It is difficult to believe that the XFX Swift is the XFX entry model. Glad I was able to grab it at MSRP.

You can easily OC it with such headroom.

 

[mcnabney]

For the three gaming charts, why does Black Myth Wukong start at 70 while the other two start at zero?

Regardless, the fastest 9070XT only outperforms the slowest by about 5% while the most expensive costs about 24% more than the cheapest (currently - $700 to $920)

 

[Donased]

Thank you. I have been wondering for years how cards differ between brands when the chipset is the same.

 

[darkzelda]

Excellent review, I went for the Asrock Steel Legend and it's been working really great.

 

[ddferrari]

Great article, Steve! I feel like GPU roundup reviews have become less common across all tech sites. It's expensive and time consuming, so I get it.

 

[Julio Franco]

For the three gaming charts, why does Black Myth Wukong start at 70 while the other two start at zero?

Regardless, the fastest 9070XT only outperforms the slowest by about 5% while the most expensive costs about 24% more than the cheapest (currently - $700 to $920)

Yup, we'll fix that soon.

 

[Inthenstus]

Great article, Steve! I feel like GPU roundup reviews have become less common across all tech sites. It's expensive and time consuming, so I get it.

Same, got it for $670 in a bundle with a nice monitor which I have to the kid. I have no issues with the card and was surprised to see it on the lower end. The auto over click was able to push out an extra 200 MHz as well.

 

[LimyG]

A really good and helpful roundup! Thanks.