XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070XT: A Glimpse into the Future of Graphics
The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition has arrived, offering a sneak peek at the capabilities of the RDNA 4 architecture. This new graphics card, tested by a tech reviewer, presents an intriguing design with removable fans and delivers strong performance in 2K gaming.
Design and Construction: A Fresh Approach
The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition has arrived in its retail packaging. Inside, the reviewer found the video card itself and three detachable fans. The kit included two transparent sheets with fan mounting instructions and QR codes linking to web pages.
The video card’s three fans are removable. They use magnets to attach, making installation simple. The design is clean, with subtle gaming accents. The lighting is a non-RGB white, creating a functional aesthetic.
The design incorporates double ball bearings within the three fans. The solid copper plate is nickel-plated. The construction maintains a high level of quality, which is expected from the top-tier XFX Mercury line.
The cooling system includes the three fans, a large copper plate, and 6mm diameter pipes. These components aid in heat dissipation, which extends across much of the card’s surface.
Performance: Benchmarks and Real-World Gaming
The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070xt Gaming Edition was put through tests using the 3DMark suite and Final Fantasy XV. The aim was to assess the video card’s performance level.
The reviewer tested the card with benchmark games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Black Myth: Wukong, Cyberpunk 2077, and F1 22. The tests were conducted at a 2K resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels). Graphics settings were at or near maximum, and AMD FSR technology (FidelityFX Super Resolution 4) was enabled where available.
The reviewer noted strong graphical processing capabilities and the effectiveness of FSR in producing extra frames during testing. In games that supported ray tracing, the card provided high-quality scenes and enhanced realism with light behavior.
Maximum temperatures reached by the component during testing were also recorded by **HWMonitor**.
Notably, the three fans can completely stop when the video card is idle. However, at maximum speed, the fans’ noise is slightly elevated. It wasn’t necessarily disturbing, but it was a little louder than fans on other graphics cards tested by the reviewer.
Price and Verdict
The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition is priced at 3,949 lei on eMAG.ro. The price is current as of the review’s publication date. XFX products are available through **Asbis Romania** partners. More information about XFX products can be found here.
Pro
- Very good quality construction, nothing to reproach in any direction, while the fans that can be removed / reattooed very simply comes as an extremely interesting addition;
- high performance throughout the line;
- correct reproduction of Ray Thracing effects where they are available;
- Connectivity with current and very capable ports.
Contra
- To the maximum speed, the three fans are an idea more noise than those of other video cards I have tested.
ConCluSIonS
According to AMD, their video cards do not seek to be the strongest in the world, the ideal of the American company on this segment being actually the best ratio between price / performance. I would say that by implementing XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070xt Gaming Edition is quite close to this desire, although I would always appreciate the better place when it comes to the increasing costs of the last period. Finally, you have above all the pros and cons of this product, so the purchase decision remains yours.
The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070xt Gaming Edition was assessed over six days. The reviewer returned the card after the testing period.