AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Expected Boost Clock Up To 3.1 GHz and 70W Higher Total Board Power on Custom Editions

The custom Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards are projected to achieve impressive frequencies exceeding 3.1 GHz, with power consumption potentially surpassing 300W.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Anticipated Overclocking Potential with TBP Up to 330W

Recent rumors suggest that the Radeon RX 9070 XT will not only be power-intensive but may also outperform initial expectations. While core specifications appear unchanged, it is reported that the graphics card could exceed its default clock speeds and power requirements in its AIB (Add-In Board) versions.

According to the latest insights from the leaker zhangzhonghao, as reported by @9550pro, the RX 9070 XT is expected to achieve boost clocks between 3.0 and 3.1 GHz for its reference edition. Custom designs by AMD’s board partners may push these limits even further, potentially allowing for a total board power (TBP) of up to 330W, a significant increase of 70W over the reference model.

The reference edition’s power draw is already similar to that of the RTX 4070 Ti and Super editions. With a TBP of 330W, the RX 9070 XT is set to surpass the power requirements of the anticipated RTX 5070 Ti. Notably, if the leaks hold true, the gaming performance of the RX 9070 XT may rival that of the RTX 4070 series, coming remarkably close to the RTX 4080, with only a 5% performance gap in selected titles.

Initial testing provided lower Time Spy scores, suggesting only a marginal improvement over the RX 7900 GRE. However, performance comparisons in real-world gaming scenarios remain unverified, as details regarding specific titles tested and supporting graphics are currently lacking. Given the reliability of the source, these projections could indeed manifest, positioning the RX 9070 XT as an appealing option, especially with an expected price range of $600-$649.

Built on the RDNA 4 architecture, the RX 9070 XT is expected to feature 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM operating over a 256-bit memory bus, utilizing the full Navi 48 GPU die. Additional GPUs based on this architecture will likely be developed, with potentially lower-cost variants using a cut-down version of the Navi 48. Furthermore, the Navi 44 will cater to budget-conscious consumers and the lower mid-range segment. Additional details will likely emerge as we approach the official unveiling planned for CES 2025.

Sources for this information include @9550pro and Chiphell.

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