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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£610
  • Avg. price in US: ~$750
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 304 W

ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

8.0

Performance

24.0%

7.0

Memory

12.0%

6.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.7

Design

4.0%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 7.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    7.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    7.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark is a high-performance graphics card based on the RDNA 4 architecture, featuring 4,096 stream processors, 64 Ray Tracing cores, and 128 AI accelerators. It is equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a 20 Gbps effective speed and 640 GB/s bandwidth, while operating at a boost clock of up to 2970 MHz. Its main characteristics include a triple-fan cooling system with Striped Ring Fans, a 2.9-slot design, and support for PCIe 5.0 and DisplayPort 2.1a. Key pros include excellent 1440p and competitive 4K rasterization performance, significantly improved ray tracing capabilities, and the inclusion of AI-powered FSR 4 for enhanced upscaling. However, notable cons include its high typical board power of 304W requiring an 800W PSU, potential for noticeable coil whine under load, and its large physical footprint which may not fit in smaller cases.

Technical Specifications of ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.8
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a technical score of 7.78 points, which is higher than that of 74.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

7.3

Price

7.6
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is higher than 92.3% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

48.66 TFLOPS
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark delivers 48.66 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 79.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

644.6 GB/s
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark reaches 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 66.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

5.0
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1a
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports DisplayPort 2.1a, which is more advanced than on 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to 2.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

304 W
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a TDP of 304 W, which is higher than that of 78% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

304 W
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark draws 304 W under peak load, which is higher than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

304 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

298 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark is 298 mm long, which is longer than 55.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

131 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark is 131 mm tall, which is taller than 57.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.9 slot/s
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark occupies 2.9 slot/s, which is wider than 68.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark vs the average graphics card

  • 18.8% higher boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,970 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,970 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2970 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 64 more ROPs
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.128 vs 64
  • 2.3x higher pixel rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (380.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (380.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.380.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 2.02x higher texture rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (760.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (760.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.760.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 24 more compute units
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.64 vs 40
  • 2.13x higher FP32 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.48.66 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • 43.9% faster VRAM clock
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2518 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 20% smaller process node
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.4 nm vs 5 nm
  • 18.8% higher boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,970 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 64 more ROPs
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 2.3x higher pixel rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (380.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 2.02x higher texture rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (760.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 24 more compute units
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 2.13x higher FP32 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 16 more ray tracing cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (64 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 72 more TMUs
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 3.27x higher FP64 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.5 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 43.9% faster VRAM clock
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 43.9% higher memory bandwidth
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (644.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 20% smaller process node
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Newer PCIe version
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer FSR version
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports a newer FSR version than the average graphics card (4 vs 1.0).
  • 2.46x more transistors
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has more transistors than the average graphics card (53,900 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Newer HDMI version
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 1.4a).

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
  • No CUDA support
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 64 fewer AI cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 13.5% lower base clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,660 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 75% smaller L2 cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (8 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older OpenCL version
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 41.4% higher TDP
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (304 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 38.2% higher peak power draw
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (304 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 0.9 slot/s wider design
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.9 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 4 mm higher card profile
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 12.63 mm longer card length
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark is longer than the average graphics card (298 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • No CUDA support
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 0.9 slot/s wider design
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.9 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.9 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.2.9 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 41.4% higher TDP
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (304 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (304 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.304 W vs 215 W
  • 64 fewer AI cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.128 vs 192
  • 13.5% lower base clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,660 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,660 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1660 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 75% smaller L2 cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (8 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (8 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.8 MB vs 32 MB
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
    What it is: Maximum safe junction temperature of the GPU die
    When it matters: When you are evaluating thermal headroom and want to know how close the GPU can run to its official ceiling before throttling behavior becomes a concern.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.110 °C vs 93 °C
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What customers like about ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark?

  • Excellent cooling performance, often maintaining temperatures below 60°C even under heavy loads.
  • High rasterization performance, particularly for 1440p and 4K gaming, outperforming previous generation flagships in some tests.
  • Quiet operation thanks to the triple-fan Striped Ring design and 0dB silent cooling technology.
  • Visually striking black/grey aesthetic that serves as a sleek alternative for non-white builds.
  • Robust build quality featuring a metal backplate and reinforced frame to prevent PCB sagging.
  • Good value for money compared to competing NVIDIA cards at similar performance tiers.

What customers dislike about ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark?

  • Fans can become noticeably noisy once they exceed 50% speed during intense overclocking or high ambient heat.
  • Use code with caution.jsonASRock Polychrome RGB softwareUse code with caution.json is reported by some users to be buggy and prone to losing connection with the card.
  • Higher memory and hotspot temperatures have been noted by some users, occasionally reaching above 90°C.
  • NVIDIA still leads in AI-driven workloads and absolute ray tracing performance, which may deter some enthusiasts.
  • Large physical footprint (2.9-slot design and 298mm length) may require significant space in smaller PC cases.

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

The TechSpot Radeon RX 9070 XT roundup evaluates 14 custom RDNA 4 cards, highlighting superior noise-normalized cooling from models like the Sapphire Pulse and excellent 1440p/4K native rasterization performance. The cards feature 16GB GDDR6 memory for future-proofing and often outperform the RTX 5070 Ti in traditional rendering, with hotspot temps maintained between 75°C and 87°C....Read more

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