The PowerColor RX 9070 XT Reaper does not require a 900W power supply. Instead, it is reported to have a more modest power requirement, similar to the reference version of the RX 9070 XT, which is around 750W[1][5]. This is significantly lower than the 900W requirement for the PowerColor RX 9070 XT Red Devil, which is a high-end variant designed for overclocking and features a boost clock of 3.0 GHz along with three 8-pin power connectors[1][2][5].
The difference in power requirements between the Red Devil and Reaper models reflects their distinct design goals. The Red Devil is optimized for maximum performance and overclocking capabilities, necessitating a higher power supply to ensure stable operation under heavy loads. In contrast, the Reaper series is positioned as a more budget-friendly option, maintaining the core RDNA 4 architecture but with more conservative power consumption and potentially lower clock speeds[6].
AMD's Frank Azor has also confirmed that there will be RX 9070 XT variants with lower power supply requirements, which aligns with the Reaper's more modest needs compared to the Red Devil[2][5]. Therefore, if you are considering the RX 9070 XT Reaper, you should plan for a power supply that can handle at least 750W, which is more typical for mid-range to high-performance systems without extreme overclocking demands.
Citations:[1] https://www.guru3d.com/story/powercolor-radeon-rx-9070-xt-red-devil-psu-requirements-lists-a-whopping-900-watts-as-minimum/
[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.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/powercolor-reaper-rx-9070-xt.b12177
[4] https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/amds-rx-9070-gpus-could-go-on-sale-march-6-the-day-after-nvidias-rtx-5070-and-i-wouldnt-fret-about-those-900w-power-supply-rumors
[5] https://www.techpowerup.com/332558/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-red-devil-aib-card-leaks-with-900-watt-psu-requirement
[6] https://hothardware.com/news/powercolor-radeon-rx-9070-xt-red-devil-hellhound-and-reaper-gpus-look-menacing
[7] https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/gaming-pcs/amd-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-everything-you-need-to-know/
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/1ioxd4c/the_system_requirements_for_the_power_color_red/
[9] https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/1iymlh3/final_specifications_of_amd_radeon_rx_9070_xt_and/
[10] https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9070-xt.c4229
[11] https://www.powercolor.com/product-detail224.htm