An array of innovative components synchronized with AMD's RDNA™ 4 Architecture for a paramount gaming experience

February 28^th, 2025 – SAPPHIRE Technology announces the latest SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT and Radeon™ RX 9070 graphics cards, built on the new AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture specialized for gamers and creators. With a plethora of new exciting features alongside the iconic powerful cooling engineering from the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ lineup, expect a new premium centrepiece for all gaming graphical needs.

NITRO Charged for an Elite Next Generation Adventure

The SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 Series Graphics Cards will be available in these enthusiast models:

SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT GPU with 16GB memory, AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture, DisplayPort™ 2.1a
SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 GPU with 16GB memory, AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture, DisplayPort™ 2.1a

Garner an exhilarating gaming experience with the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT graphics card, constructed with excellent cooling, premium materials, and a stellar design. Comprising of a strong foundation with the latest AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture, it features a GPU with 64 Compute Units and 4096 stream processors, a Boost Clock of up to 3060 MHz and a Game Clock of up to 2520 MHz. Vanquish the competition with 16GB of GDDR6 high-speed memory clocked at up to 20 Gbps with 64MB of AMD Infinity Cache™ technology. The graphics card is constructed with 2x HDMI® 2.1 and 2x DisplayPort™ 2.1a ports to support a wide array of monitors on the market.

SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT GPU

Customization to Elevate a Functional Aesthetic

The dual-layer All Metal Backplate combines sleek design and practical functionality for your graphics card with the all-new Quick Connect MagniPlate feature. This secondary magnetic backplate is designed for effortless installation with a magnetic attachment ensuring a secure fit, enhanced heat dissipation and durability to protect your graphics and elevate your build with a clean, modern aesthetic. Pioneering a clean and clutter-free look for your build, the avant-garde STEALTH Hidden Power Cable feature seamlessly conceals external power cables to ensure the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT stands out without any visible distractions. The latest PCIe 12V-2x6 External Power Connector reduces cable clutter and ensures a streamlined, future-ready build – delivering enhanced power efficiency and reliability, providing cleaner and more stable energy to the graphics card, and designed to support higher power demands with improved safety standards. For gamers with builds requiring an 8-pin power connector, an adapter is included in the box.

Unleash Top-Tier Performance with Confidence

The prime cooling of the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT Graphics Card is powered by the distinguished Tri-X Cooling Technology operating in conjunction with the Optimized Composite Heatpipes to aid in optimal heat flow to move and expel heat efficiently. The futuristic Free Flow cooling design is tailored for axial fan systems, featuring an advanced heatsink fin module that optimizes airflow paths. By reducing turbulence and channeling air efficiently, it maximizes heat dissipation, ensuring consistent performance even under heavy thermal loads.

The GPU is mounted onto the 16-phase power design High TG Copper PCB comprised of 12 high-density layers of 2oz Copper and high TG PCB to integrate the rapid speed, high current and increased power requirement of the GPU and memory for high PCB stability during operation. The SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT uses the elite Honeywell PTM7950 Thermal Interface Material (TIM) for superior thermal conductivity, enhancing the reliability and longevity with outstanding material characteristics.

Secure an enriched low-noise and icy-cooling experience with our innovative AeroCurve Fan Blade Design which builds upon preceding fan designs with advancements that diminish air friction, thereby accelerating the usable fan RPM range while maintaining low noise levels. This refined design ensures an amplified airflow, optimized static pressure, and boosted cooling performance for demanding applications. Coupled with Dual-Ball Bearings, these fans are sure to increase longevity whilst keeping the component quiet. Armed with an effortless system with just one screw holding the fans in place, our fan-favourite Quick Connect Fan Feature makes our latest fan design easy to remove, clean and replace. 

Artistry Brought to Life with NITRO+

The polished and luxuriously crafted Cold Rolled Steel Frame encapsulates a fortified and durable shroud structure and provides an extra layer of protection on the sides of the PCB. The FrameDefense mechanical design of the graphics card features a robust framework that ensures exceptional build quality and durability.  This solid construction provides a protective enclosure for all internal components, reducing the risk of damage during handling or installation and secures fragile components such as the GPU, memory and VRMs. Install the upgraded L-Shape Support Bracket - crafted with durable materials and a contoured and clean design - as a versatile solution to secure the graphics card in place on the PCIe Slot and prevent sagging. Use the rubber tip of the bracket to help conduct the extraction of the graphics card easily and safely when removing for cleaning and maintenance.

Personalize the look of your system with the iconic ARGB LED Light Bar with a multitude of lighting options to be chosen on the SAPPHIRE TriXX Software. For further individualization, gamers can use the 3-pin header to externally synchronize RGB LEDs between the graphics card and the motherboard, and choose whether the graphics card performs the RGB LED effects or if the motherboard controls the lighting for ultimate sleek perfection.

PURE Returns as a Frosty-White Mainstay

SAPPHIRE Technology also launches the SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 Series Graphics Cards for gamers and creators seeking frosty-white components with quality performance.

SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT GPU with 16GB memory, AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture, DisplayPort™ 2.1a
SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 GPU with 16GB memory, AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture, DisplayPort™ 2.1a

SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT GPU

Encased in a white shroud and elegantly elevated design, the SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT graphics card headlines with 64 Compute Units and 4096 stream processors with a Boost Clock of up to 3010 MHz and a Game Clock of up to 2460 MHz. It also offers 16GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory clocked at 20 Gbps with 64MB of AMD Infinity Cache™ technology.  To support a majority of monitors, there are up to 4 output ports available including 2x HDMI® 2.1 and 2x DisplayPort™ 2.1a ports with DSC outputs.

A Performance Packed Sophisticated Design

The SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT graphics card has a solid foundation with the ever-reliable Tri-X Cooling Technology matched with the latest AeroCurve Fan Blade Design with advancements reducing air friction, improved airflow, optimized static pressure and greater cooling efficiency. Simultaneously, the Optimized Composite Heatpipes are engineered for the cooling design to allow for greater heat flow and enabling thermals to spread out and remain cool. The advanced thermal management solution of the Integrated Cooling Module provides efficient heat dissipation across all critical components, ensuring direct contact with the GPU, memory modules and VRMs for uniform heat thermal regulation.

Well-engineered for stability with 14 Phase Digital Power for accurate power control and excellent power efficiency, the GPU is mounted on to the 12-layer High TG Copper PCB, with high reliability of the PCB during operation matching the rapid speed, high current and power requirements of the GPU and memory. Users can expect durability and longevity of graphics cards with the applied Honeywell PTM7950 Thermal Interface Material (TIM) with a high-grade thermal conductivity for a premium solution for high-performance and demanding GPUs. Furthermore, Fuse Protection is built into the circuit of the external PCIe power connector for the utmost confidence and security.

All In the PURE Details

The newly integrated ARGB LED SAPPHIRE Logo grants customization opportunities for a more personalized aesthetic for the build integration of the graphics card. Simply use the Glow! Feature in the SAPPHIRE TriXX Software to create the ultimate lighting solution. For lighting alignment with other components within your build, utilize the included External ARGB Control Sync by using the 3-pin header o select if the graphics card performs the RGB LED effects independently or if the motherboard conducts lighting control. 

The beautiful frosty-white Metal Backplate rounds out the strikingly crafted design of the SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT graphics card alongside the white-coated shroud for the ultimate high performance white-colour card for an eye-catching addition to every gamer’s PC. Users can confidently handle the card without worrying about compromising its integrity or performance with the rigid frame comprising the FrameDefense Feature - creating a resistant casing to accidental impacts or pressure, and securing delicate components like the GPU, memory and VRMs. Install the bundled L-Shape Support Bracket for added security to secure the graphics card and prevent sagging. The rubber tip of the bracket also has a dual usage to aid and simplify the removal of the graphics card during maintenance.

PULSE: The Heart. The Beat. The Game.  

The iconic SAPPHIRE PULSE lineup for this generation features two models for the everyday gamer.

SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT GPU with 16GB memory, AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture, DisplayPort™ 2.1a
SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 GPU with 16GB memory, AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture, DisplayPort™ 2.1a

Built on the ground-breaking AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture, the SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 headlines with 56 Compute units and 3584 stream processors running with a Boost Clock of up to 2520 MHz and a Game Clock of up to 2070 MHz. Visualize the latest 16GB of GDDR6 high-speed memory clocked at 20 Gbps Effective with 64MB of AMD Infinity Cache technology. The graphics card supports up to 4 output ports including 2x HDMI® 2.1 and 2x DisplayPort™ 2.1 ports with DSC outputs to align with the latest monitors on the market.

SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 GPU

Experience the compact focused and powerful Dual-X Cooling Technology equipped with the newest aero dynamism on the AeroCurve Fan Blade feature by reducing air friction and increasing usable fan RPM range with a low noise output for optimized static pressure and augmented cooling efficiency. These upgraded fans are furnished with Dual-Ball Bearings for longer lifespan, durability and reliability.

The SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 is fitted with Honeywell PTM7950 Thermal Interface Material (TIM) for superior thermal conductivity, further enhancing the robustness and longevity of the graphics card. Benefit from 12 Phase Digital Power for increased stability, accurate power control and power efficiency, alongside a 12-layer High TG Copper PCB for excellent reliability of the PCB for the high current and power requirements of the GPU and memory. A fine-tuned cooling design with Optimized Composite Heatpipes ensure heat flow, efficiently and evenly spreading out the heat to the entire cooling module. This is compounded by the innovative Integrated Cooling Module which has direct contact with the GPU, memory modules and VRMs for uniform thermal regulation, ensuring stable thermal efficiency under sustained use. The everyday gamer can rest assured with an additional layer of security with the included Fuse Protection built into the circuit of the external PCIe power connector. 

The all Metal Backplate provides additional rigidity to prevent bending and to keep dust out. The solid construction of the FrameDefense Feature provides a protective enclosure for all internal components to reduce risk of damage during handling or installation. With a polished black exterior and striking red accents, the SAPPHIRE PULSE lineup is a welcome addition to suit a vast array of battlestations.

A New and Dynamic SAPPHIRE TriXX Software

A new version of the accompanying SAPPHIRE TriXX Software will soon be available to download and will feature a freshly developed modern and clean UI design, for a simpler and more effective user experience - taking control, performance and customization to the next level. Gamers will benefit from a host of improved features including an enhanced presentation and readability of live data and monitoring of the graphics card through Hardware Monitoring for an enhanced gaming experience; the ability to unlock the full potential pf the graphics card with new Performance and Efficiency Profiles available at the click of a button; refreshed lighting customization with Glow! – alongside the latest ARGB mode called Comet for a striking lighting effect. New TriXX will feature TriXX Boost on all products to take gaming to the next level by adjusting your resolution options. Adjust resolution through a customizable scale or from additional custom resolutions based on user input. Increase FPS by slightly decreasing resolution through the TriXX software, which is adjusted through the AMD Radeon™ Image Sharpening technology for an incredible advantage. With the new TriXX, ultimate performance and control are right at your fingertips.

Availability

The SAPPHIRE NITRO+, SAPPHIRE PURE and SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 series graphics cards are shipping now, and will be available from selected SAPPHIRE e-tailers and retailers worldwide.

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