SAPPHIRE Radeon Pure RX 9070 OC 16GB AMD Graphic Card

The Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9070 OC 16GB is a mid-to-high-end graphics card built on AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture, featuring 3,584 stream processors across 56 compute units. With a boost clock of up to 2,700 MHz and a game clock of up to 2,210 MHz, it delivers strong performance for 4K gaming and content creation workloads. The card carries 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit memory bus running at 20 Gbps effective speed, supplemented by 64 MB of Infinity Cache to reduce latency and improve bandwidth efficiency. Sapphire’s Tri-X cooling solution combines several technologies to manage thermals under sustained loads. The AeroCurve fan blades reduce air friction while extending the usable RPM range without increasing noise levels. The Free Flow heatsink fin module optimises airflow paths to maximise heat dissipation. Dual ball-bearing fans offer approximately 85% longer lifespan compared to sleeve-bearing alternatives according to Sapphire’s own testing data. Honeywell PTM7950 thermal interface material is applied between the die and cooler for high thermal conductivity, and the Integrated Cooling Module maintains direct contact with the GPU, VRAM, and VRMs simultaneously. The card sits in a robust FrameDefense enclosure — a rigid, box-like frame that protects internal components during handling and installation. An all-aluminium backplate adds structural rigidity and assists with heat dissipation. The included L-Shape Support Bracket prevents GPU sag and simplifies removal from the PCIe slot. An ARGB SAPPHIRE logo on the shroud and an external 3-pin 5 V ARGB header allow lighting synchronisation with supported motherboards via Sapphire’s TriXX software. Power is delivered through a 12-phase digital power design with built-in fuse protection on the external PCIe power connector. The card requires two 8-pin power connectors and a minimum 650 W power supply. It connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and supports up to four simultaneous displays through its two HDMI and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs, each capable of driving up to 7,680 × 4,320 resolution. AMD platform features include FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 with AI upscaling, Fluid Motion Frames 2, HYPR-RX, Anti-Lag 2, AV1 encode/decode, FreeSync, Noise Suppression, and DirectX 12 Ultimate support. The card is managed through AMD Adrenalin Edition software and Sapphire’s TriXX utility, which provides performance/efficiency quicksets, fan control, TriXX Boost, and Glow! lighting control. Key Verified Specifications: – GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9070 — RDNA 4 Architecture – Stream Processors: 3,584 | Compute Units: 56 – Boost Clock: Up to 2,700 MHz | Game Clock: Up to 2,210 MHz – Memory: 16 GB GDDR6 | Bus Width: 256-bit | Speed: 20 Gbps effective – Infinity Cache: 64 MB | Ray Accelerators: 56 | AI Accelerators: 112 – Outputs: 2× HDMI, 2× DisplayPort 2.1a (max 7680×4320) – Interface: PCI-Express 5.0 x16 – Form Factor: 3-slot ATX | Dimensions: 320 × 120.25 × 61.6 mm – Typical Board Power: 245 W – PSU Requirement: 650 W minimum | 2× 8-pin connectors – Product Code: 11349-02-20G – OS Support: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit), Linux