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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£770
  • Avg. price in US: ~$990
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 304 W

ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.7

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%

7.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.7

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%

7.7

Performance

24.0%

6.8

Memory

12.0%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.5

Design

4.0%

9.8

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

  • 8.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.6

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    9.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    7.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    9.6

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    7.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    9.6

    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 ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition is a high-performance graphics card built on the 4nm AMD RDNA 4 architecture, featuring 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit interface and support for PCIe 5.0. This OC Edition is factory-tuned to a boost clock of up to 3,080 MHz and utilizes a robust 3.125-slot cooling system equipped with triple Axial-tech fans, military-grade capacitors, and a phase-change thermal pad for enhanced durability. Key advantages include significantly improved ray tracing performance, support for FSR 4 AI-powered upscaling, and advanced connectivity via three DisplayPort 2.1a and one HDMI 2.1b outputs. However, the card carries a substantial price premium over the reference model, has a high power requirement necessitating three 8-pin connectors and an 850W PSU, and is physically bulky, which may limit its compatibility with smaller PC cases.

Technical Specifications of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition

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

7.7
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a technical score of 7.66 points, which is higher than that of 73% 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

6.5

Price

7.3
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 78.3% 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

50.14 TFLOPS
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition delivers 50.14 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 82.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

1.3
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

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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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

330 W
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition draws 330 W under peak load, which is higher than 83.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% 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

850 W
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.4% of graphics cards.
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

370 W
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a board power limit of 370 W, which is higher than that of 86.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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

330 mm
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition is 330 mm long, which is longer than 81.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.1% 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

140 mm
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% 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

3.125 slot/s
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition occupies 3.125 slot/s, which is wider than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.4% 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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ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition vs the average graphics card

  • 22.4% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,060 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,060 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.3060 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 64 more ROPs
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.128 vs 64
  • 2.08x higher texture rate
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (783.4 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (783.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.783.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 2.37x higher pixel rate
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (391.7 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (391.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.391.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 24 more compute units
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.64 vs 40
  • 43.9% faster VRAM clock
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
  • 43.9% higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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.
    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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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.644.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 22.4% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,060 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 64 more ROPs
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 2.08x higher texture rate
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (783.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 2.37x higher pixel rate
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (391.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 24 more compute units
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 16 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 3.37x higher FP64 performance
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.6 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 2.17x higher compute throughput
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (50.1 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 43.9% faster VRAM clock
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 20% smaller process node
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer FSR version
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition supports a newer FSR version than the average graphics card (4 vs 1.0).
  • Newer HDMI version
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 1.4a).
  • Broader encode codec support
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 13 °C lower load temperature
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (54 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • No CUDA support
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 64 fewer AI cores
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 99.8% fewer transistors
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (53 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older OpenCL version
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3.0).
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • 41.4% higher TDP
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (304 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 68.2% higher board power limit
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (370 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 50% higher peak power draw
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (330 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 1.13 slot/s wider design
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 44.63 mm longer card length
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition is longer than the average graphics card (330 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • No CUDA support
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 1.13 slot/s wider design
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.1 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3.125 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 41.4% higher TDP
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.128 vs 192
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.850 W vs 650 W
  • 44.63 mm longer card length
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition is longer than the average graphics card (330 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition is longer than the average graphics card (330 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.330 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 13.5% lower base clock speed
    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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

    ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition 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
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What customers like about ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition?

  • Superior thermal performance with temperatures often staying in the mid-50s°C under load
  • High build quality featuring a vented metal exoskeleton and reinforced aluminum backplate
  • Dual BIOS switch allows users to easily toggle between 'Performance' and 'Quiet' modes
  • Quiet operation even during demanding gaming sessions
  • Uses traditional triple 8-pin power connectors rather than the 12VHPWR adapter
  • Solid 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming performance with 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM

What customers dislike about ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition?

  • Significant price premium compared to the MSRP of base Radeon RX 9070 XT models
  • Substantial physical size (3.125-slot width and 330mm length) may not fit in smaller cases
  • Ray tracing performance lags behind competing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series cards
  • Noticeable coil whine reported by some users under specific heavy workloads
  • Minimalist RGB lighting may be too subtle for users wanting a more vibrant aesthetic

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guru3d.com
05/03/2025
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The Guru3D Radeon RX 9070 XT ASUS TUF OC review highlights a strong, high-end graphics card built on AMD's new RDNA 4 architecture. In testing, the card comfortably delivers smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at 1440p and competitive frame rates in 4K resolution on demanding AAA titles like Hitman III and Far Cry 6. Key pros of this custom ASUS TUF edition include its excellent factory...Read more

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linuxlookup.com
16/11/2025
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Review

The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition is an upper-mid-range graphics card built on AMD's RDNA4 architecture, launching at an MSRP of $799.99. Based on the Navi 48 GPU die with 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM, it features a MHz on the Game Clock (up to 2540MHz) MHz on the Boost Clock (up to 3080MHz) compared to reference specs. Physically, the card features a rugged 3.125-slot design...Read more

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en.overclocking.com
07/03/2025
Review: ASUS TUF Gaming RX 9070 OC Edition

The ASUS TUF Gaming RX 9070 OC Edition stands out as a highly capable, mid-range graphics card tailored for 1440p gaming, with the flexibility to reach 2160p resolution using upscaling features. Built on AMD's strategy to target the sub-$700 market, it delivers exceptional performance by beating the competing NVIDIA RTX 5070 by 17% and outperforming the previous-generation RX 7900...Read more

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geekawhat.com
05/03/2025
ASUS TUF Gaming RX 9070 XT OC Review

The ASUS TUF Gaming RX 9070 XT OC is a highly capable non-MSRP graphics card that elevates the performance of AMD’s RDNA4 architecture. Priced above the standard $599 MSRP, this model features a massive 3.1-slot industrial design equipped with a triple-fan shroud. The outer fans spin anti-clockwise and the center fan spins clockwise to reduce turbulence, and they shut off completely...Read more

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techpowerup.com
01/05/2025
ASUS Radeon RX 9070 XT TUF OC Review

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS Radeon RX 9070 XT TUF OC highlights a premium, factory-overclocked RDNA 4 card featuring excellent cooling performance, a robust metal build, and a highly effective "Quiet" BIOS mode. Key strengths include a 2520 MHz Game Clock, 16GB of GDDR6 memory, and the inclusion of modern DisplayPort 2.1a, positioning it as a strong choice for...Read more

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guru3d.com
05/03/2025
Radeon RX 9070 XT (ASUS TUF OC) review

The Radeon RX 9070 XT (tested via the ASUS TUF OC model) marks a solid debut for AMD's RDNA 4 architecture, offering a highly compelling value proposition for high-end QHD and UHD gaming at a sub-$599 MSRP. The card delivers raw shader and rasterization performance that rivals Nvidia’s RTX 4080 Super and RTX 5070 Ti, presenting a notable generational leap in ray tracing capabilities...Read more

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tweakers.net
09/03/2025
Radeon RX 9070 XT - ASUS, Gigabyte, PowerColor en Sapphire

The Tweakers.net review of AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT custom cards from ASUS, Gigabyte, PowerColor, and Sapphire highlights the Navi 48 GPU’s excellent 1440p/4K rasterization performance, often competing with the RTX 5070 Ti at a €695 MSRP. Key advantages include robust 16GB GDDR6 memory, improved ray tracing/AI hardware, and effective custom triple-fan cooling solutions, with Sapphire’s...Read more

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tweakers.net
17/05/2025
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Mega-round-up - De slimste koop is niet de duurste

Tweakers' review of 13 custom AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT cards highlights strong price-to-performance, rivaling the RTX 5070 Ti with excellent cooling on models like the Sapphire Pulse. However, the lack of an official reference card resulted in elevated market prices, often 8% higher than the €695 MSRP, making buyers rely on partner pricing. The analysis concludes that top-tier, large...Read more

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