Radeon RX 9070 XT power consumption and electricity cost
The Radeon RX 9070 XT has a rated board power of 304 W. In games it typically draws about 258 W (range 182–304 W) Estimate. Paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and played 3 hours a day, the whole PC costs about €17.00 a month in Germany.
| Rated board power | 304 W |
|---|---|
| Typical gaming draw | 258 W |
| Light to heavy gaming | 182–304 W |
| Idle (desktop) | about 16 W |
| Recommended PSU with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 650 W |
| Released | 2025 |
Gaming draw is estimated from the rated board power (60% / 85% / 100% for light, typical and heavy loads). Measured this card with a wall meter? Share it.
Monthly electricity cost by region
Whole PC: Radeon RX 9070 XT, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 27″ 1440p monitor, 80 Plus Gold. 3 hours of gaming and 2 hours of other use a day.
| Region | Price per kWh | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €0.362 | €17.00 | €204 |
| Italy | €0.314 | €14.76 | €177 |
| Spain | €0.251 | €11.79 | €141 |
| France | €0.249 | €11.67 | €140 |
| United Kingdom | £0.263 | £12.36 | £148 |
| Netherlands | €0.244 | €11.46 | €137 |
| Poland | PLN 1.321 | PLN 62.04 | PLN 744 |
| California | $0.298 | $13.98 | $168 |
| Texas | $0.159 | $7.47 | $89.63 |
| New York | $0.287 | $13.46 | $161 |
| Florida | $0.150 | $7.04 | $84.44 |
Power limit and undervolt savings
At 3 hours of gaming a day in Germany. Performance kept is approximate.
| Power limit | Gaming draw | Speed kept | Saved per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 232 W | 98% | €11.36 |
| 80% | 206 W | 96% | €22.71 |
| 70% | 181 W | 93% | €34.07 |
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Radeon RX 9070 XT: common questions
How much power does the Radeon RX 9070 XT use?
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is rated at 304 W board power. In games it typically draws about 258 W, between roughly 182 W in light games and 304 W under heavy load, and about 16 W at the desktop. These gaming figures are estimates based on the rated board power.
What power supply do I need for the Radeon RX 9070 XT?
With a Ryzen 7 7800X3D we recommend a 650 W unit: the peak sustained load is about 541 W, plus 20% headroom for short spikes. A processor with a higher power limit may need a larger unit.
How much does it cost to run a Radeon RX 9070 XT PC per month?
A whole PC with the Radeon RX 9070 XT, played 3 hours a day with 2 hours of other use, costs about €17.00 a month in Germany. The table above shows other countries and US states.
Can I lower the Radeon RX 9070 XT's power use?
Yes. Limiting it to about 80% power typically keeps around 96% of its performance and saves about €22.71 a year at 3 hours a day in Germany.
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