AMD has changed the memory in its Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards. The original cards used SK Hynix memory chips, which often ran hot, sometimes above 85°C during heavy gaming sessions. New versions come with Samsung GDDR6 memory instead. Tests show these Samsung chips stay much cooler, usually under 75°C, even when pushed hard. This helps cards last longer because cooler parts break less often.
Companies like Sapphire, XFX, and GIGABYTE already sell cards with Samsung memory. AMD hasn't told manufacturers to label which memory type each card uses on the box. The cooler running memory means fans can spin slower, making your computer quieter during gameplay. Performance stays the same between both memory types - only temperatures improve.
Some people think expensive versions will use Samsung memory going forward. Budget models might still use the hotter SK Hynix chips to keep prices low. Nobody knows for sure because AMD hasn't made any official announcement about this change. Gamers who want cooler, quieter computers should look for newer production RX 9070 XT cards.
Companies like Sapphire, XFX, and GIGABYTE already sell cards with Samsung memory. AMD hasn't told manufacturers to label which memory type each card uses on the box. The cooler running memory means fans can spin slower, making your computer quieter during gameplay. Performance stays the same between both memory types - only temperatures improve.
Some people think expensive versions will use Samsung memory going forward. Budget models might still use the hotter SK Hynix chips to keep prices low. Nobody knows for sure because AMD hasn't made any official announcement about this change. Gamers who want cooler, quieter computers should look for newer production RX 9070 XT cards.
