The XFX Mercury RX 9070XT OC Gaming Edition hits a record low price of $649.99 on Woot, beating competitors by $69 and delivering 16GB VRAM with RDNA 4 performance.
The XFX Mercury RX 9070XT OC Gaming Edition has hit a new low price of $649.99 on Woot, representing the cheapest Radeon RX 9070XT currently available on the market by a significant margin.
At $649.99, this deal undercuts the next closest competitor by $69, with other retailers listing the same card for $729.99 or higher. The price comparison becomes even more stark when looking at the card's typical retail price - the same XFX Mercury RX 9070XT OC Gaming Edition sells for $850 on Amazon and $830 at Newegg.
Technical Specifications and Performance
The RX 9070XT represents AMD's current flagship GPU architecture, built on RDNA 4 technology. The XFX Mercury OC Gaming Edition variant features impressive specifications:
- 16GB GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit memory bus
- 20 Gbps memory bandwidth out of the box
- 4,906 stream processors and 64 compute units
- Factory overclocked with game clock speeds at 2,570 MHz
- Boost clock reaching 3,100 MHz
This generous 16GB of VRAM is particularly noteworthy, as it provides headroom for current and upcoming games at 4K UHD resolutions without facing memory limitations.
Design and Cooling
The XFX Mercury RX 9070XT OC Gaming Edition features a stealthy, all-black design that complements black-themed PC builds. The cooling solution is substantial, incorporating:
- A massive 3.5-slot heatsink
- Three cooling fans
- A blackplate that adds both structural rigidity and additional cooling surface area
- A prominent RGB lighting strip across the top that remains visible regardless of card orientation
The cooling system is designed to handle the card's thermal output during extended gaming sessions, particularly important given the factory overclocked settings.
Performance Capabilities
When tested, the RX 9070XT demonstrated significant generational improvements over RDNA 3, with notable gains in AI and ray tracing capabilities. While AMD's ray tracing performance still trails behind Nvidia's offerings, the card delivers strong rasterization performance across all resolutions.
The card's specifications make it capable of delivering:
- High refresh rate gaming at 1080p
- Smooth 60 FPS experiences at 4K resolution
- Competitive performance in both current and upcoming game titles
Market Context
This pricing represents a significant value proposition in the current GPU market. With graphics card prices remaining elevated across most segments, finding a high-end card with 16GB VRAM under $650 is increasingly rare.
The deal's timing is particularly relevant as it comes during a period where:
- GPU prices have generally trended upward
- 16GB VRAM has become a minimum recommendation for 4K gaming
- AMD's RDNA 4 architecture offers meaningful performance improvements
Availability and Purchase
The deal is currently available through Woot, Amazon's discount site. Given the significant price difference compared to other retailers and the card's strong specifications, inventory may be limited.
For gamers building new systems or upgrading existing ones, this represents one of the best values in the high-end GPU segment currently available. The combination of RDNA 4 architecture, 16GB VRAM, factory overclocking, and the substantial price reduction creates a compelling package for both 1080p high-refresh and 4K gaming enthusiasts.
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