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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£890
  • Avg. price in US: ~$800
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 304 W

Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

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%

8.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

8.8

Performance

24.0%

8.5

Memory

12.0%

7.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.8

Design

4.0%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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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

  • 9.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    8.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    8.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 4 architecture and a 4nm process, featuring 4,096 stream processors, 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, and boost clock speeds reaching up to 3060 MHz. This model stands out for its 'Sakura Sugar' aesthetic, featuring an ocean-themed 'waifu' backplate, a white PCB, and a unique fragrance module that emits a perfume-like scent. Main pros include its distinctive visual appeal for custom builds, a robust triple-fan cooling system with seven heat pipes, and competitive 4K gaming performance with enhanced ray tracing and AI-powered FSR 4 support. Notable cons include its large 3.5-slot physical footprint, a high 304W total board power requiring triple 8-pin connectors, and limited availability outside of the Chinese market.

Technical Specifications of graphics card Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

8.6
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a technical score of 8.59 points, which is higher than that of 74.4% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

5.8

Price

7.8
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 80% 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

30,018 points
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 30,018 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 89.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

18,875 points
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 18,875 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 83% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

26,906 points
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 26,906 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 61.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

26,948 points
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 26,948 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 92% of graphics cards.
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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers 48.66 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 79.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% 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

640 GB/s
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT reaches 640 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 65.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.7% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% 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

12
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports DisplayPort 2.1a, which is more advanced than on 75.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3% 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

80 Gbps
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 86.3% of graphics cards and equal to 13.5% of graphics cards.
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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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a TDP of 304 W, which is higher than that of 77.9% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT draws 304 W under peak load, which is higher than 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% 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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.2% 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

304 W
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a board power limit of 304 W, which is higher than that of 73.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% 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

330 x 136 x 68 mm
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
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is 330 mm long, which is longer than 82.2% 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

136 mm
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is 136 mm tall, which is taller than 71.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.3% 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 slot/s
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% 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

1,485 g
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT weighs 1,485 g, which is heavier than 72.8% of graphics cards.
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Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT vs the average graphics card

  • 22.2% higher boost clock speed
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,060 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,060 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.3060 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 64 more ROPs
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.128 vs 64
  • 25% higher base clock speed
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.2400 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 2.06x higher texture rate
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (783.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (783.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.783.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 2.4x higher pixel rate
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (391.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (391.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.391.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 24 more compute units
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.64 vs 40
  • 2.22x higher FP32 performance
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (50.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (50.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.50.14 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 22.2% higher boost clock speed
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,060 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 64 more ROPs
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 25% higher base clock speed
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 2.06x higher texture rate
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (783.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 2.4x higher pixel rate
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (391.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 24 more compute units
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 2.22x higher FP32 performance
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (50.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 24 more ray tracing cores
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 72 more TMUs
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 2.05x higher gaming score
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (30,018 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 2.06x higher ray tracing score
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (18,875 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 3.27x higher FP64 performance
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.6 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 2.23x higher compute score
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (26,948 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 3.27x higher FP16 performance
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (97.3 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 43.9% faster VRAM clock
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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.
  • 42.9% higher memory bandwidth
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (640 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 20% smaller process node
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
  • 2.35x more transistors
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has more transistors than the average graphics card (53,900 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • Newer HDMI version
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 1.4a).
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.

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Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
  • No CUDA support
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 16 fewer AI cores
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 66.7% smaller L2 cache
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (8 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older DirectX version
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older OpenCL version
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3.0).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • 41.4% higher TDP
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 35.1% higher board power limit
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (304 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 38.2% higher peak power draw
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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.
  • 45 mm longer card length
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is longer than the average graphics card (330 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 11 mm higher card profile
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is taller than the average graphics card (136 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 45.4% heavier card weight
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is heavier than the average graphics card (1,485 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • No CUDA support
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 41.4% higher TDP
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT 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
  • 45 mm longer card length
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is longer than the average graphics card (330 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is longer than the average graphics card (330 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.330 mm vs 285 mm
  • Older encoder generation
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    What it is: Generation of the onboard video encoder engine
    When it matters: When streaming, capture quality, AV1 readiness, or creator export speed matters as much as gaming frame rate.

    Importance: LOW

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.4 vs 8
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 11 mm higher card profile
    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is taller than the average graphics card (136 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    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

    Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT is taller than the average graphics card (136 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.136 mm vs 125 mm
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What customers like about Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT?

  • Distinctive 'Sakura Atlantis' theme with a ceramic-like chameleon paint finish and oceanic character artwork
  • Integrated fragrance module that emits a subtle marine/ocean-themed scent
  • Dual BIOS functionality allowing users to switch between Standard and Overclocking profiles
  • Acceptable thermal management for memory modules, aided by thermal pads on the metal backplate
  • Support for RDNA 4 exclusive features like AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling

What customers dislike about Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 9070 XT?

  • High fan noise levels under load, with some users comparing the sound to a 'jet engine'
  • Erratic fan speed fluctuations in default VBIOS settings, which can be distracting to users
  • Middling thermal performance on the GPU hotspot, reaching up to 85°C in auto settings
  • Substantial price premium over AMD's reference MSRP, often retailing near £800-£900
  • Larger physical footprint (approx. 330mm length) may present clearance issues in smaller PC cases

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gamersnexus.net
27/03/2025
Summary of the review
Wild Design: Yeston RX 9070 XT "Waifu" Sakura Sugar Atlantis GPU Review & Benchmarks If you would like to expand your search, please let me know if yo...
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gamersnexus.net
21/08/2025
Summary of the review
GPU Absurdity: AMD RX 9070 XT Waifu vs. Red Devil Ultimate Showdown

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