PowerColor Unveils AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil GPU with Striking LED-Backlit Logo Design

PowerColor has become the first add-in board (AIB) partner of AMD to provide a glimpse of the upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil GPU, which is based on the innovative RDNA 4 architecture.

Anticipation Builds for the PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil Featuring a Unique Design

As AMD prepares to unveil its RDNA 4 GPU lineup in just a few days, PowerColor has set the stage by debuting a teaser of one of the forthcoming RX 9000 series graphics cards. This sneak peek highlights a refreshed backplate design indicative of the flagship “Red Devil” series, renowned for delivering the highest out-of-the-box boost clocks.

In an intriguing post shared on X, PowerColor intriguingly stated:

When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss glows red in return.

Are you ready to face the abyss’s gaze?

The image suggests that this may indeed be the Radeon RX 9070 XT, the first GPU expected to release ahead of the complete lineup. It features the iconic Red Devil logo; however, upon comparison with previous RX 7900 series models, it is clear that this backplate has undergone a redesign.

PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil — Image Source: PowerColor

The newly designed backplate appears to be fabricated from metal, aimed at enhancing heat dissipation. Teasing upcoming releases through such images is a common practice among AIBs, and it’s likely that additional images may surface on social media prior to the official launch date.

Currently, the PowerColor RX 9070 XT stands out as the only custom version we’ve observed, promising a higher boost clock than the standard reference model. Recent leaks suggest that the Radeon RX 9070 XT’s reference design could achieve boost clocks of up to 3.1 GHz, positioning the custom variant for a potential increase of 100-200 MHz. Presumably, the Total Board Power (TBP) will also scale higher to accommodate aggressive overclocking options.

Anticipated specifications indicate that the reference design will draw around 260W, while custom high-end versions could reach up to 330W. To support this increased power draw, AIBs are expected to implement dual 8-pin PCI-E connectors; however, a 12V-2×6 connector might also be on the table, even though AMD has yet to mandate its use for the RX 9070 series.

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