The typical power draw of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT during gaming is generally reported to be around 304 watts for the reference model, although some high-end variants can reach up to 330 watts due to factory overclocks and custom cooling solutions[3][5][7]. The RX 9070 XT is designed to compete with Nvidia's mid-to-high-end GPUs, such as the RTX 5070 Ti, which also has a similar power rating[5].
In terms of system requirements, AMD recommends a power supply of at least 700 watts for the RX 9070 XT to ensure stable operation, especially when paired with high-performance CPUs[1][6]. However, some custom models like the PowerColor Red Devil variant may require a higher power supply, up to 900 watts, due to their aggressive overclocking and enhanced cooling systems[2].
The power draw of the RX 9070 XT is influenced by its RDNA 4 architecture, which offers improved efficiency and performance compared to previous generations. The card features 16GB of GDDR6 memory and supports PCIe 5.0, providing enhanced bandwidth for demanding gaming applications[1][5]. Despite its power consumption, the RX 9070 XT is positioned as a competitive option for high-end gaming, offering significant performance gains over its predecessors[1].
Citations:[1] https://9meters.com/technology/graphics/amd-promises-wide-availability-of-9070-and-9070-xt-gpus-this-march-6th-2025
[2] 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
[3] https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/gaming-pcs/amd-radeon-rx-9070-vs-rx-9070-xt-whats-the-difference/
[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/1iuqjqr/amd_radeon_rx_9070_xt_confirmed_as_304w_card_rx/
[5] https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/radeon-rx-9070-xt-power-specs-leak
[6] https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/complete-specifications-of-amd-radeon-rx-9070-and-rx-9070-xt-leaked.333171/
[7] 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
[8] https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-boosts-up-to-3-10-ghz-board-power-can-reach-up-to-330w.330232/page-2
[9] https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/1i0jnob/are_there_any_leaks_for_power_consumption_of_the/