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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB vs SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB. Specifications, performance, tests

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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB

What's the best choice SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB or SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB? Which graphics card is faster?

Compare the available specifications of these models.

SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB Memory size 16 GB. Memory type GDDR6.

SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB Memory size 16 GB. Memory type GDDR6.

Specifications

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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
General info

Comparison of basic technical data of graphics cards SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB, chip, information processing units.

  • Based on
    AMD Radeon RX 9070 left arrow AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
  • Board Manufacturer
    Sapphire left arrow Sapphire
  • Board Model
    SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB left arrow SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
  • Board SKU
    11349-03-20 left arrow 11348-03-20G
  • Compute Units
    56 CUs (3rd Gen RT + 2nd Gen AI Accelerators) left arrow -
  • GPU Chip
    AMD Radeon RX 9070 left arrow Radeon RX 9070 XT
  • Stream Processors
    3584 left arrow -
Memory settings

Video memory capacity, type, bus width and bandwidth describe different properties. These values alone do not determine graphics performance.

  • Memory Bus
    256 bit left arrow 256 bit
  • Memory Data Rate
    20 Gbps Effective left arrow 20 Gbps
  • Memory Size
    16 GB left arrow 16 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR6 left arrow GDDR6
Clock frequency

Published GPU clock frequencies describe different operating modes. Clock speed alone does not determine graphics performance.

  • Boost Clock
    Up to 2520 MHz left arrow Up to 2970 MHz
  • Game Clock
    Up to 2070 MHz left arrow Up to 2400 MHz
Thermal Management

Graphics card power limits and recommended system power supply describe different specifications.

  • System Power Supply
    650 W (PSU recommendation) left arrow 750 W (PSU recommendation)
  • Total Board Power
    220W Typical Board Power left arrow -
  • Typical Board Power
    - left arrow 304 W
Cooler & Fans type

Types and sizes of coolers for graphics card cooling system SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB.

  • Cooling
    - left arrow Tri-X Cooling
Interfaces

Connectivity and connections.

  • DisplayPort Ports
    2 × DisplayPort 2.1a left arrow 2 × DisplayPort 2.1a
  • HDMI Ports
    2 × HDMI left arrow 2 × HDMI
  • PCIe Interface
    PCIe 5.0 x16 left arrow PCIe 5.0 x16
  • Power Connectors
    - left arrow 2 x 8-pin
Dimensions

The difference in size, weight and slot of the compared devices

  • Form Factor
    2.5 slot, ATX Dimension: 280(L)X 120.25(W)X 51.5 (H)mm left arrow -

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPUs

Shared tests with results for both models: 24

Game frame rates

Each row uses one game, resolution, test suite and graphics mode.

Test and settingsSAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GBResult difference¹
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Alan Wake 2 / 2560x1440 / Maximale Grafikdetails / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT off 74.9 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 83.5 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +11.5 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Alan Wake 2 / 2560x1440 / Maximale Grafikdetails / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT on 50.2 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 56.7 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +12.9 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Alan Wake 2 / 3440x1440 / Maximale Grafikdetails / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT off 62.9 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 69.7 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +10.8 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Alan Wake 2 / 3440x1440 / Maximale Grafikdetails / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT on 41.8 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 46.9 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +12.2 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Alan Wake 2 / 3840x2160 / Maximale Grafikdetails / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT off 47.6 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 53 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +11.3 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Alan Wake 2 / 3840x2160 / Maximale Grafikdetails / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT on 29.6 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 33.9 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 2 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +14.5 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Anno 117 / 2560x1440 / Ultra-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT off 82.3 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 93 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +13.0 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Anno 117 / 2560x1440 / Ultra-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT on 63 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 72.4 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +14.9 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Anno 117 / 3440x1440 / Ultra-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT off 71.8 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 81.5 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +13.5 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Anno 117 / 3440x1440 / Ultra-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT on 54.4 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 62.6 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +15.1 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Anno 117 / 3840x2160 / Ultra-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT off 53.3 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 60.7 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +13.9 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Anno 117 / 3840x2160 / Ultra-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT on 38.8 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 45 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +16.0 %
More tests: 12
Test and settingsSAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GB SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GBResult difference¹
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / ARC Raiders / 2560x1440 / Episch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Native / RT off 100.1 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 107.8 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 +7.7 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / ARC Raiders / 2560x1440 / Episch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Native / RT on 80.5 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 88 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 +9.3 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / ARC Raiders / 3440x1440 / Episch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Native / RT off 81.9 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 87.9 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 +7.3 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / ARC Raiders / 3440x1440 / Episch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Native / RT on 67.8 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 73.3 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 +8.1 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / ARC Raiders / 3840x2160 / Episch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Native / RT off 55.7 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 59.9 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 +7.5 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / ARC Raiders / 3840x2160 / Episch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Native / RT on 47.1 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 50.8 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 NativeDriver: 26.3.1 +7.9 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Assassin's Creed Shadows / 2560x1440 / Extrem-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT off 65.1 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 73.3 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +12.6 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Assassin's Creed Shadows / 2560x1440 / Extrem-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT on 55.2 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 62.8 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +13.8 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Assassin's Creed Shadows / 3440x1440 / Extrem-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT off 58.2 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 67.4 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +15.8 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Assassin's Creed Shadows / 3440x1440 / Extrem-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT on 49.3 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 54.9 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +11.4 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Assassin's Creed Shadows / 3840x2160 / Extrem-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT off 51.8 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 59.5 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +14.9 %
ComputerBase GPU suite 2026 / Assassin's Creed Shadows / 3840x2160 / Extrem-Hoch-Preset / DLSS/FSR Quality / RT on 40.5 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 46.6 FPS Base GPU test: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Rendering: FSR 4.1 QualityDriver: 26.3.1 +15.1 %

¹ Difference of the second result relative to the first in that row. No percentage is calculated for different upscaling algorithms. This compares published results, not a universal performance index.

A base GPU test is a reference for cards using that GPU and the same memory capacity. Board overclocking, cooling and power limits can change the result.

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