Sapphire RX 9070 XT Pulse @ LanOC Reviews
LanOC Reviews recently examined the Sapphire RX 7900 XT Pulse, a mid-tier graphics card that balances performance and practicality. Built on AMD's RDNA 3 architecture, it features 84 compute units, 20GB of GDDR6 memory, and a boost clock up to 2450 MHz. The card's design is understated, with a black shroud accented by red lines and a full metal backplate, deliberately omitting RGB lighting to appeal to users preferring a minimalist aesthetic. Its triple-fan cooling system ensures efficient thermal management, and the inclusion of a metal anti-sag bracket adds structural support. Connectivity options include two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs, catering to various display setups. The card's dimensions (313mm length, 133.75mm height, and 52.67mm thickness) make it suitable for most mid-sized cases.
AMDs RX 9070 launch, even through availability issues and questions on pricing has been exciting. I previously took a look at the stock-clocked Steel Legend and was impressed. Sapphire also sent over their stock-clocked RX 9070 XT Pulse and while I was impressed with ASRock’s offering, if anyone can outdo it, Sapphire can. Over the years they always still manage to find a way to impress so I’m excited to see what the RX 9070 XT Pulse has to offer and to see how it performs. So let’s dive in and see what sets the Pulse apart before getting to testing!
The 7900 XT Pulse delivers a modest 2-3% improvement over AMD's reference model, attributed to its slight factory overclock and enhanced cooling. In synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark's Fire Strike and Time Spy, it competes closely with NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Ti, occasionally surpassing it in certain tests. However, its ray tracing capabilities lag behind NVIDIA's offerings, as seen in Port Royal and Speed Way benchmarks. The card's power consumption averages 386W, peaking at 412W, which is higher than the reference model, resulting in slightly lower efficiency. Despite this, its noise levels are commendably low, registering just 37.9 decibels under load, thanks to a fan profile tuned for quiet operation. With a current price of $869.99, down from its original $999.99 MSRP, the Sapphire RX 7900 XT Pulse offers a compelling option for gamers seeking solid 4K performance without the premium features and price tag of higher-end models.
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