AMD RX 9070 Outperforms XT After BIOS Mod
AMD RX 9070 Outperforms XT Variant After BIOS Mod: A Risky Upgrade
A BIOS modification performed on AMD's Radeon RX 9070 Non-XT graphics card has yielded surprising results, surpassing the performance of its XT counterpart, according to a PCGamesHardware forum user. While both cards utilize the same Navi 48 GPU, their distinct BIOS configurations differentiate their core specifications. The RX 9070 XT boasts more cores, generally considered superior. However, a user, identified as Gurdi, successfully flashed an ASUS PRIME RX 9070 Non-XT with the BIOS from an ASUS PRIME RX 9070 XT.
This modification significantly altered the card's operating parameters. The stock RX 9070, with a clock speed of up to 2.6 GHz and a 220W TGP (Total Graphics Power), was boosted to a 3.1 GHz clock speed and a 317W TGP using the XT BIOS. Importantly, the core count remained unchanged; the BIOS mod didn't unlock disabled cores. Despite this, benchmark tests revealed the modded RX 9070 outperformed a reference RX 9070 XT. The user also reported improved gaming performance over the stock RX 9070 XT, a notable achievement considering the XT's higher core count. The RX 9070 XT utilizes three 8-pin power connectors compared to the RX 9070's two, although the latter still seemed sufficient for the increased TGP. The modified BIOS is available on TechpowerUp.
While this BIOS modification demonstrates the RX 9070's potential, it's crucial to acknowledge the risks involved. Flashing a BIOS incorrectly can permanently damage the graphics card. AMD and experts strongly caution against this practice unless the user possesses extensive experience with vBIOS flashing. This modification should be attempted solely at the user's own risk. While the RX 9070 Non-XT may reach near RX 9070 XT performance levels with this risky BIOS mod and additional overclocking, the potential for instability and hardware damage remains a significant concern. Standard overclocking with the correct BIOS is a safer alternative for performance enhancements.
A BIOS modification performed on AMD's Radeon RX 9070 Non-XT graphics card has yielded surprising results, surpassing the performance of its XT counterpart, according to a PCGamesHardware forum user. While both cards utilize the same Navi 48 GPU, their distinct BIOS configurations differentiate their core specifications. The RX 9070 XT boasts more cores, generally considered superior. However, a user, identified as Gurdi, successfully flashed an ASUS PRIME RX 9070 Non-XT with the BIOS from an ASUS PRIME RX 9070 XT.
This modification significantly altered the card's operating parameters. The stock RX 9070, with a clock speed of up to 2.6 GHz and a 220W TGP (Total Graphics Power), was boosted to a 3.1 GHz clock speed and a 317W TGP using the XT BIOS. Importantly, the core count remained unchanged; the BIOS mod didn't unlock disabled cores. Despite this, benchmark tests revealed the modded RX 9070 outperformed a reference RX 9070 XT. The user also reported improved gaming performance over the stock RX 9070 XT, a notable achievement considering the XT's higher core count. The RX 9070 XT utilizes three 8-pin power connectors compared to the RX 9070's two, although the latter still seemed sufficient for the increased TGP. The modified BIOS is available on TechpowerUp.
While this BIOS modification demonstrates the RX 9070's potential, it's crucial to acknowledge the risks involved. Flashing a BIOS incorrectly can permanently damage the graphics card. AMD and experts strongly caution against this practice unless the user possesses extensive experience with vBIOS flashing. This modification should be attempted solely at the user's own risk. While the RX 9070 Non-XT may reach near RX 9070 XT performance levels with this risky BIOS mod and additional overclocking, the potential for instability and hardware damage remains a significant concern. Standard overclocking with the correct BIOS is a safer alternative for performance enhancements.
