Short answer: 750W to 850W for an RX 9070 XT, 650W for an RX 9070, and 550W to 650W for an RX 9060 XT. Partner cards vary more than Nvidia’s, so check the box for your exact model.
Card by card
| Graphics card | Card power | Recommended size | My pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| RX 9070 XT | 304W | 750W to 850W | be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W |
| RX 9070 | 220W | 650W | Seasonic Core GX ATX 3 650W |
| RX 9060 XT | 160W | 450W minimum | Seasonic Core GX ATX 3 650W |
Card power from Tom’s Hardware’s review and AMD’s spec page. Sizes from MSI (RX 9070 XT), Corsair (RX 9070) and AMD (RX 9060 XT minimum).
AMD’s 450W figure for the RX 9060 XT is a minimum. I’d use 550W or more for headroom, and 650W units often cost about the same.
Overclocked partner cards
AMD figures vary more than Nvidia’s, because many partner cards ship overclocked. Tom’s Hardware reported that the PowerColor RX 9070 XT Red Devil’s box recommends 900W. AMD’s Frank Azor confirmed other models would need less. If your card’s box asks for more than the table, follow the box.
Connectors
AMD kept standard 8-pin plugs for its own designs. Tom’s Hardware notes the RX 9070 XT uses two 8-pin plugs, which means older power supplies can run it. The RX 9060 XT uses one 8-pin plug.
A few partner cards switched to the 16-pin 12V-2x6 plug. Corsair names the Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+ and the ASRock RX 9070 XT Taichi OC. If you buy one of those, use a native 16-pin cable and read the ATX 3.1 guide first.
Use a separate cable for each 8-pin socket where you can, rather than one cable with two plugs on it.
Power spikes on the RX 9070 XT
MSI measured a whole RX 9070 XT system averaging around 455W to 501W in games, with short peaks of 864W to 1029W. That’s why the recommendation sits well above the card’s 304W rating. More in transient power spikes explained.
The picks in detail
- RX 9070 XT · Tier Bbe quiet! Pure Power 13 M80 Plus Gold · Fully modular · ATX · 750/850/1000/1200WAlmost silent in two lab tests, with headroom at 850W.Check 850W price
- RX 9070 XT, Tier A · Tier ACorsair RMx (2024)80 Plus Gold · Fully modular · ATX · 750/850/1000WQuiet at everyday loads, with fan failure protection.Check 850W price
- RX 9070 or RX 9060 XT · Tier ASeasonic Core GX ATX 380 Plus Gold · Fully modular · ATX · 650/750/850WCompact and solid at 650W.Check 650W price
- RX 9070 XT on a budget · Tier BMSI MAG A850GL PCIE580 Plus Gold · Fully modular · ATX · 750/850/1000/1250WStable rails at a lower price, but a noisy fan.Check 850W price
Questions
Is 750W enough for an RX 9070 XT?
For a standard build, yes. MSI recommends 750W to 850W. Go to 850W with a top processor or an overclocked partner card.
Is 650W enough for an RX 9070?
Corsair says 650W is the minimum for the RX 9070. That suits a typical build.
Is 500W enough for an RX 9060 XT?
AMD’s minimum is 450W, so 500W meets it. I’d still choose 550W or more for headroom.
Do RX 9000 cards need the 16-pin connector?
Most use standard 8-pin plugs. A few partner models use the 16-pin 12V-2x6 plug.
Can I use my older power supply with an RX 9070 XT?
If it’s a good unit of the right size with two separate 8-pin cables, it can work. Check its age and warranty first.
Sources
- Tom's Hardware: Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 review
- AMD: Radeon RX 9060 XT specifications
- MSI: best PSU for AMD RX 9070 XT
- Corsair: RX 9060 XT vs RX 9070
- Corsair: do RX 9000 cards use the 12V-2x6 connector?
- Tom's Hardware: RX 9070 XT Red Devil packaging recommends 900W (February 2025)
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