ASRock Graphics Board Steel Legend RX 9070 XT 16G

RX 9070 XT Review & Specifications

The RX 9070 XTis based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and manufactured using the 5 nm process node. It was launched approximately 3 months ago, originally priced at $599. It features 4096 cores, including 64 compute units (SMs), 256 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 128 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 64 dedicated RT cores and None Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 1660 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 2970 MHz. The RX 9070 XT comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus. Memory runs at 2518 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 644 GB/s.

This GPU has a very high thermal design power (TDP) of 304 W. A PC case with excellent airflow and a high-quality, high-wattage power supply are essential for stable operation.

RX 9070 XT Performance

RX 9070 XT is a high-end graphics card, achieving a relative gaming performance score of 69.23%. With 16 GB of VRAM, it delivers excellent gaming performance across all resolutions and maintains 60+ FPS at 4K in most modern titles when paired with a high-performance CPU. Ideal for 150+ FPS at 1440p or smooth 4K gaming with ultra settings.

The RX 9070 XT is equipped with a generous 16 GB of VRAM, providing excellent performance in a wide range of use cases. It can handle ultra to high settings in most modern games at up to 4K resolution with minimal compromise. It also supports features such as ray tracing and high-resolution textures without significant memory constraints. For content creators, this GPU is well-suited for 4K video editing, photo editing with large RAW files, 3D rendering, and complex animations. In AI applications, it can run intermediate-sized models and perform tasks such as training custom models, image generation, and data processing — though not at the scale of enterprise-class GPUs. It offers a great balance for gamers, creators, and prosumers alike.

ASRock Graphics Board Steel Legend RX 9070 XT 16G delivers a balanced performance-per-price ratio of 64.2%. With sufficient VRAM, it provides good value for gamers seeking practical performance without overspending.