Lenovo has unveiled its first high-end LEGION Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, marking a significant expansion in their graphics card offerings beyond previous low-end models like the RX 7600 and RX 6600 LE. This custom GPU is based on AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture and is designed specifically for integration into Lenovo’s pre-built gaming systems, rather than being sold as a standalone product. The announcement highlights Lenovo’s shift towards incorporating more powerful Radeon options in their Legion lineup, which has traditionally focused on NVIDIA GPUs for higher-end configurations.
The LEGION Radeon RX 9070 XT features a triple-fan, three-slot cooler design with a dark gray shroud and a black backplate, reminiscent of AMD’s older Radeon VII reference card but with modern touches like RGB lighting on the side panel displaying the “Radeon RX 9070 XT” logo. It includes 4,096 stream processors, 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, and 64 MB of L3 cache, with clock speeds expected to align closely with AMD’s reference specs: a base clock of 1,660 MHz, game clock of 2,400 MHz, and boost clock of 2,970 MHz. The card uses 2x 8-pin PCIe power connectors, emphasizing reliability over extreme overclocking, and incorporates a thick heatsink for efficient heat dissipation, potentially leading to quieter operation given its midrange TDP around 300W. Its aesthetic is described as simple and industrial, with mixed reactions noting its clean, serviceable look compared to more elaborate designs from other vendors like Sapphire or ASRock.
This GPU is integrated into Lenovo’s new 2025 Blade 7000P Mobile on Desktop (MoDT) gaming PC, which utilizes the AMD FL1 platform and a micro-ATX motherboard with a 6+2+1 phase power design, VRM heatsinks, and support for multiple storage options including two M.2 SSDs and two SATA drives. The system comes with base specs like 32 GB DDR5-5600 memory, a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and an 850W Gold-rated PSU, featuring an advanced cooling system with direct chip contact, phase-change thermal grease, a four-heatpipe air cooler, mesh front panel, and rear fan for optimal airflow. Processor choices include the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D (up to 162W TDP) paired with the RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070 Ti, or the Ryzen 9 8945HX (up to 131W TDP) with lower-tier NVIDIA options like RTX 5070, RTX 5060 Ti, or RTX 5060.
Pricing for the Blade 7000P configurations in Chinese Yuan (CNY) positions the RX 9070 XT as a more affordable alternative: the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with RX 9070 XT 16 GB is priced at 13,999 CNY, compared to 15,999 CNY for the same CPU with RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB. Lower configurations include Ryzen 9 8945HX with RTX 5070 (12 GB) at 10,599 CNY, RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) at 9,499 CNY, and RTX 5060 (8 GB) at 7,799 CNY. Availability is currently limited to China through retailers like JD.com, with no details on global release or standalone GPU sales, as it’s intended for pre-built systems only.
RX 7600 & RX 6600 LE Legion GPUs, Source: Lenovo
In context, this launch represents Lenovo’s first custom high-end Radeon GPU, contrasting with their prior NVIDIA-heavy focus and low-end AMD offerings, and it’s seen as a competitive option in pre-builts due to its cooling efficiency and pricing. Comparisons draw parallels to NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 and 5090D in design similarity, while noting safer power connectors amid issues with 16-pin variants from other brands, positioning it as a reliable midrange choice for gamers in Lenovo’s ecosystem.
Source: Lenovo (JD), VideoCardz