In a move that’s bound to stir excitement in the gaming community, Acer has rolled out six new graphics cards under the Radeon RX 9070 series banner, including both base and overclocked (OC) models, boasting boost clocks reaching up to 3.1 GHz.
A First Look at Acer’s BiFrost and Nitro Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 Models: A Pricey $829 Tag for Nitro RX 9070 XT OC
Acer, a player in the AMD graphics cards realm (though not the most prolific manufacturer in the sector), is back with a fresh collection of RDNA 4 GPUs. Unveiling their BiFrost and Nitro editions, Acer has introduced not one, but two variations for the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the Radeon RX 9070 GPUs.
The lineup features the BiFrost editions, which showcase Acer’s prowess in aesthetics and thermal management, and the Nitro series, tailored for the broader market yet offering solid performance features. Let’s delve into the details.
Starting with the BiFrost lineup, the Acer BiFrost Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16 GB sports a sleek design topped off with a triple-fan cooling system. Enveloped in stylish shrouding and accented with silverfish detailing around the central fan, it utilizes FrostBlade 4.0 ringed fans with a counter-spin feature, maximizing cooling efficiency. This model is about 295 mm long and occupies a 2.5-slot space. Pre-overclocked to reach speeds of 3.1 GHz, this card is geared for high-octane gaming.
In a similar vein, the Acer BiFrost Radeon RX 9070 OC 16 GB shares much of the same design qualities, but with a slight difference in power connectivity—it uses two 8-pin connectors compared to the XT model’s three. Curiously, both maintain a power rating of 340W, although the RX 9070 naturally demands less power. Two 8-pin connectors paired with a PCI-E x16 slot should suffice for 340W, but this leaves limited headroom for additional overclocking compared to the XT variant.
Shifting to the Acer Nitro series, it offers both overclocked and standard versions for the RX 9070 lineup. The Nitro Radeon RX 9070 XT OC is another triple-fan powerhouse, matching the BiFrost in both its boost clock ability (up to 3.1 GHz) and size (2.5-slot, approximately the same length). It too draws power from three 8-pin connectors and features a TDP of 340W. Meanwhile, the non-OC Nitro RX 9070 XT, with a lower TDP rating of 304W, uses the same number of power connectors. It can rev up to 2970 MHz in boost mode and 2.4 GHz during gaming.
Rounding out the ensemble, the Nitro series presents the Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9070 OC and RX 9070 16 GB editions, each capable of reaching boost clocks of 2.7 GHz and 2.52 GHz, respectively. While the OC model consumes 245W, the non-OC version draws 220W. Both models share a cohesive design aesthetic.
While Acer has been tight-lipped about the full pricing spectrum for these new GPUs, it has disclosed that the Nitro Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16 GB will set you back a cool $829.99. The BiFrost edition, with its enhanced features and tech, is expected to carry a heftier price tag. As for when these will hit the shelves, the Nitro RX 9070 XT OC is slated for an April debut in the U.S. market, with no further availability details just yet.
