ASUS Announces AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT Graphics Cards

New RDNA 4 generation of Radeon cards from TUF Gaming and Prime feature 16GB of VRAM, HYPR-RX and a super resolution mode leveraging machine learning 

TUF Gaming leads the charge  

ASUS has proven experience taming GPU temperature while keeping noise levels low, and it has brought that expertise to bear on the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition and TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition.   

It starts with a trio of eleven-blade Axial-tech fans that maintain a steady, high-pressure stream of cooling air through a massive airflow-optimized fin array. 0dB technology allows these fans to completely stop for silent operation during light workloads. And wide vents on the aluminum backplate give heat an easy pathway to exhaust into the main airflow channel of a chassis.

Some gamers prefer to tune their graphics cards for all-out performance, while others insist on quiet operation. A physical Dual BIOS switch lets users choose between performance and quiet modes without installing additional software. For more performance-tuning options, easy hardware monitoring and granular control of fan behavior, users can download the free ASUS GPU Tweak III software. 

In this generation of graphics cards, ASUS swaps out the thermal paste traditionally used to transfer heat from the GPU to the cooling solution. Instead, the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 feature a phase-change GPU thermal pad. The electrically non-conductive pad is a solid at room temperature but liquifies as it heats up. As it does so, it fills the microscopic gaps between the GPU and thermal module, providing superior thermal conductivity and enhanced heat dissipation, ensuring optimal performance, even for sustained, heavy GPU workloads.  

Additionally, phase-change thermal pads offer exceptional longevity. They outlast traditional pastes by a significant margin, even for graphics cards that see heavy workloads on a regular basis.  

The phase-change GPU thermal pad is just one of the many elements of the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 designed to give users reliable performance over the long term. ASUS armors these cards in a metal exoskeleton for structural rigidity; a little extra support with a GPU holder will all but banish the specter of graphics card sag. Dual-ball fan bearings also keep the fans spinning up to twice as long as conventional designs. And ASUS selects military-grade components for rock-solid power delivery and a long lifespan, plus a PCB coating to protect against short circuits caused by moisture, dust or debris. In addition, the ASUS Auto-Extreme manufacturing process offers robust longevity that lives up to the TUF name, so users can be confident that their card will power through games for years to come. 

Many PC builders love that TUF Gaming graphics cards arrive with an unassuming style that fits in easily with just about any components on the market. For the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070, ASUS has retained the classic ruggedized aesthetic of the series. An illuminated TUF Gaming logo on the corner of the card provides a touch of personalization, and it supports Aura Sync so users can coordinate its lighting with the rest of their compatible gear.