The power consumption of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is reported to be 304 watts, which is slightly lower than the RX 7900 XT's power consumption. The RX 7900 XT typically consumes around 313 watts under full load, with some models reaching up to 330 watts, especially those with high factory overclocks like the Hellhound partner model, which can reach 330 watts[1][3].
In comparison, the RX 9070 XT, with its 304-watt power consumption, seems to offer a more efficient design, especially considering it is positioned to rival the performance of the RX 7900 XTX, which has a higher power requirement[1][5]. However, it's worth noting that custom variants of the RX 9070 XT, such as the Red Devil model, may require significantly more power due to factory overclocks, with recommendations for a 900-watt power supply for the entire system[4][6].
Overall, while the RX 9070 XT consumes less power than the RX 7900 XT under standard conditions, custom models can push power requirements higher due to enhanced performance capabilities. The efficiency of the RX 9070 XT is also highlighted by its ability to offer competitive performance with lower power consumption compared to some of its predecessors and competitors[7].
Citations:[1] https://en.overclocking.com/rx-9070-xt-304w-power-consumption-and-performance-on-a-par-with-the-7900-xtx/
[2] https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/gaming-pcs/amd-radeon-rx-9070-vs-rx-9070-xt-whats-the-difference/
[3] https://gamersnexus.net/gpus/amd-radeon-rx-7900-gre-gpu-review-benchmarks-vs-rx-7900-xt-7800-xt-rtx-4070-super
[4] https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rx-9070-xt-red-devil-packaging-recommends-a-900w-power-supply-amds-frank-azor-confirms-custom-cards-with-lower-wattage-requirements
[5] https://www.pcmag.com/news/look-out-rtx-5070-amd-radeon-rx-9070-graphics-cards-get-detailed-priced
[6] https://www.igorslab.de/en/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-900w-power-supply-as-minimum-requirement/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/radeon/comments/1i78inz/difference_between_the_7900xtx_and_the_9070_xt/
[8] https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/radeon-rx-9070-xt-power-specs-leak
[9] https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/amd-rx-9070-gpu-spec-and-benchmark-rumors-cast-fresh-doubt-on-power-usage-and-performance-but-i-wouldnt-worry-about-the-latter
[10] https://www.techpowerup.com/333171/complete-specifications-of-amd-radeon-rx-9070-and-rx-9070-xt-leaked