Sapphire 9070xt Nitro+ or Pure

[Demon[KcsF]]

I'm aiming for an all white build as I do my upgrade but unsure on the Sapphire 9070xt Pure as I was originally going to get the Nitro+ but with it being grey it would potentially ruin the build aesthetics.
Is there much real world difference between the Pure and Nitro+ running at 1440p?

Cheers

 

[Tetras]

Is there much real world difference between the Pure and Nitro+ running at 1440p?

Nothing worth worrying about.

 

[Gray2233]

The Nitro + is technically higher end in terms of cooling, but unless they're of a very similar price you're best off just going for the pure and saving some money as it doesn't make much (if any) difference in end performance.

The Nitro + also uses the 12VHPWR connector, which might be a concern for some. That said, the power draw shouldn't be a problem for any card (including the 9070XT) under the 450w mark.

 

[Demon[KcsF]]

The Nitro + also uses the 12VHPWR connector, which might be a concern for some. That said, the power draw shouldn't be a problem for any card (including the 9070XT) under the 450w mark.

I didn't know that, cheers

 

[Gray2233]

I didn't know that, cheers

It really shouldn't ever be an issue for a card like the 9070XT, but if you're paying a premium for the Nitro + it's not worth it unless you really want the bling/look.

 

[Demon[KcsF]]

It really shouldn't ever be an issue for a card like the 9070XT, but if you're paying a premium for the Nitro + it's not worth it unless you really want the bling/look.

The Pure will fit the all white build so it looks like that's the way I'll be going.
Plus I do kinda like the look of the back of the Pure aswell tbh

 

[Gray2233]

The Pure will fit the all white build so it looks like that's the way I'll be going.
Plus I do kinda like the look of the back of the Pure aswell tbh

Fair.

It's an excellent card, I'm sure you'll be happy with it. One of the better priced options on the market right now too.

 

[Demon[KcsF]]

One of the better priced options on the market right now too.

Hopefully some stock when I go to buy one aswell

 

[BUDFORCE]

You wont even notice the performance difference outside of benchmarks, and even then....

Also the white one looks cool, and it's Sapphire in any case so you cannot go too far wrong.

 

[stuartharrison]

I'm aiming for an all white build as I do my upgrade but unsure on the Sapphire 9070xt Pure as I was originally going to get the Nitro+ but with it being grey it would potentially ruin the build aesthetics.
Is there much real world difference between the Pure and Nitro+ running at 1440p?

Cheers

I'm happy with my Pure, and it's running at 4k. I have an all white with black accents build. If the nitro had been around the same price, or not much more, I'd have gotten that one though. Higher clock, better power delivery, metal case, probably higher binned chips. But my Pure is running fine. 75 MV undervolt for all game stability. The difference between the two in action is going to be small and probably unnoticeable