AMD Radeon Graphics Cards

The AMD Radeon cards here are all RDNA 4 models from ASUS: the Prime and TUF Gaming OC Editions of the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. Each carries 16GB of GDDR6, triple-fan Axial-tech cooling and HDMI plus DisplayPort outputs, and ASUS covers them with a 3 year warranty.

Start with the chip. The RX 9070 XT is the faster GPU, suited to high-refresh 1440p and 4K gaming, while the RX 9070 draws less power. Then check case clearance: the Prime cards are 312 mm long and 50 mm thick, the TUF Gaming cards 330 mm and 62 mm. Power needs run from two 8-pin connectors and a 650 W supply for the Prime RX 9070 to three 8-pin connectors and 850 W for the TUF RX 9070 XT. The RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 cards also have pages of their own.

Frequently asked questions

Will an RX 9070 or RX 9070 XT work on a PCIe 4.0 motherboard? Yes. These are PCIe 5.0 x16 cards and also run in PCIe 4.0 x16 slots.

What is the difference between the Prime and TUF Gaming versions? They use the same chips and 16GB memory; the TUF Gaming cards have a longer, thicker cooler, while the Prime cards fit smaller cases more easily.

What power supply does an RX 9070 XT need? ASUS recommends 750 W for the Prime RX 9070 XT and 850 W for the TUF Gaming RX 9070 XT, with three 8-pin connectors for either.