Sapphire unveils Red Desert edition NITRO+ RX 9070 XT

Sapphire has announced a special edition NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT inspired by the upcoming action RPG Red Desert. The themed version is scheduled to launch later this month.

Despite the visual overhaul, this is mechanically identical to the standard NITRO+ RX 9070 XT. The card retains the same dimensions, triple-fan cooling system, and factory overclock, with boost clocks reaching up to 3060 MHz — roughly 90 MHz above AMD’s reference specification.

In other words, buyers should expect the same performance profile as the regular NITRO+ model.

Cosmetic changes only

The differences are entirely aesthetic. Sapphire has added:

• A custom fan hub cover featuring the Red Desert logo
• A magnetic Quick Connect MagniPlate backplate printed with key artwork from the game

Sapphire’s MagniPlate system allows users to swap backplates without tools, making this more of a collector-focused addition than a hardware revision.

Broader AMD bundle promotion

Separately, AMD is running a wider Red Desert promotional bundle. Customers who purchase eligible hardware — including select Ryzen 9000X3D processors, Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs, and certain AMD-powered gaming laptops — may receive a game code in participating regions.

As with previous AMD game bundles, availability and eligibility can vary by retailer and country.

Market positioning

The RX 9070 XT sits in AMD’s upper-tier gaming lineup, targeting high-refresh 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming depending on settings and title optimization. The NITRO+ variant is Sapphire’s premium factory-overclocked model, typically priced above AMD’s reference MSRP due to its upgraded cooling and build quality.

Sapphire has not yet confirmed whether the Red Desert edition will carry a price premium over the standard NITRO+ model or if production will be limited.

For buyers already considering a 9070 XT, this edition adds visual flair without changing performance. For everyone else, it remains the same high-end RDNA-class GPU — just with a different shroud.

Source: ITHOME