PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Reaper 16GB GDDR6
The RDNA 4 architecture and 2970 MHz boost clock deliver strong 1440p gaming, backed by 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. Its compact 289mm length and true 2-slot design make it a rare fit for small form factor builds without sacrificing modern features like PCIe 5.0 and DisplayPort 2.1. This card is best for SFF builders seeking high-refresh 1440p performance who need a powerful GPU that fits in tight spaces.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average compute (9th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202592/100
Buyers praise the 9070 XT's price/performance, efficiency, and compact size. Undervolting yields big power savings with minimal performance loss. Memory cooling is a noted weakness, and availability was limited at launch.
- Undervolting and power limiting deliver huge efficiency gains with less than 10% performance loss, running cool and quiet.
- Compact 2-slot design with 2x8-pin connectors is unique, freeing a connector and fitting small cases.
- Memory temperatures run hot (88-90C) and reviewers wish for better cooling, but consider it normal.
- Launch stock was limited, forcing some to pay above MSRP or buy bundles, though still seen as reasonable value.
- Q1 202595/100
Buyers praise the Reaper 9070 XT for its minimalist design, performance, and value at MSRP, though availability is a noted challenge. It fits small cases and runs cool.
- Performance and value at MSRP are highly praised, with one buyer noting a significant upgrade from a 7600 XT.
- Minimalist design is appreciated for versatility and fitting in smaller cases.
- Thermals are good, with one buyer emphasizing the card doesn't get hot.
- Availability at MSRP is difficult, but the card is considered unbeatable when found at that price.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Chipset
| GPU Chipset | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
| Brand | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 |
| Class | consumer |
Memory
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256 |
Compute
| Stream Processors | 4096 |
| Base Clock | 2400 |
| Boost Clock | 2970 |
Performance
| PassMark G3D | 26868 |
| GPU Compute | 15961 |
Power & Cooling
| TDP | 304 |
| Recommended PSU | 750 |
| Power Connectors | 2 x 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 |
Connectivity
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
Physical
| Length | 289 |
| Slot Width | 2 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Features
| Ray Tracing | Yes |
| Upscaling | FSR 4 |
| VR Ready | Yes |
| DirectX | 12 |
| RGB | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Reaper | ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 | Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD | MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC | ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P | PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Radeon RX 9070 XT | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Vram | 16GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 2970 | 2730 | 2730 | 2482 | 2730 | 2620 |
| Tdp W | 304 | 150 | 360 | 300 | 360 | 360 |
| Memory Bus Bits | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Ray Tracing | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| GPU Class | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Rt | Vram | Raster | Compute | Feature | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Reaper | 67.5 | 57.8 | 73.3 | 73.8 | 8.9 | 66.8 | 86.2 | 45.9 | 82 | 82.6 |
| ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 Compare | 86.7 | 95.8 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 0 | 97.4 | 98.6 | 95.4 |
| Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD Compare | 86.7 | 95.8 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 71.6 | 57.6 | 94 | 88.9 |
| MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC Compare | 80.6 | 92.5 | 85.1 | 88.8 | 93 | 96.4 | 80.1 | 68.9 | 94 | 88.9 |
| ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P Compare | 86.7 | 97.6 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 0 | 57.6 | 94 | 99.1 |
| PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O Compare | 86.7 | 97.6 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 45 | 57.6 | 94 | 82.6 |
Price
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