Gigabyte is bringing a breath of fresh air to the gaming segment with two new Radeon graphics cards – literally in white. The RX 9070 XT and RX 9060 XT Gaming OC ICE come with an elegant, bright design and solid technology, but without a big marketing campaign. Instead of loud ballyhoo, Gigabyte relies on quiet strength: clean lines, practical features and increased clock rates for ambitious gaming.
- Elegant white design with RGB lighting
- Performance increase through factory overclocking
- Dual BIOS (RX 9070 XT only) and power indicator
- Three-fan cooling system with “server grade” heat conducting gel
Discreet design, powerful cooling
Gigabyte is pursuing a clear design strategy with the new ICE series: understatement meets performance. Both the RX 9060 XT and the RX 9070 XT are presented in a high-quality white tone, which not only includes the fan cover and backplate, but also stands out visually with its discreet, futuristic lines. Only the circuit board remains black – a deliberate contrast to the bright color scheme, which fits perfectly into modern builds with white or minimalist setups.
The cooling system is based on three fans, uncoated aluminum fins and nickel-plated heat pipes for optimal heat dissipation. Gigabyte once again relies on “server-grade thermal conductive gel”, which further improves heat transfer. The RGB lighting can be customized via the Gigabyte Control software. A movable cover allows the user to switch between an illuminated brand logo or a neutral RGB strip – depending on the desired look.
Both models also use a power indicator: if the power supply is insufficient, the corresponding connection lights up to detect misconfigurations at an early stage – a useful feature that Gigabyte is increasingly making standard.
Technical differences and boost performance
Even if the two cards appear identical at first glance, they differ significantly in the details. The RX 9060 XT remains more compact, takes up less space with a height of two slots and makes do with an 8-pin power connector. The RX 9070 XT is larger, uses three 8-pin connectors and also features a dual BIOS for more flexible operating modes.
Gigabyte has slightly increased the clock rates compared to the reference models:
- RX 9060 XT Gaming OC ICE 16G: Game clock 2780 MHz, boost 3320 MHz, 16 GB GDDR6 / 128-bit
- RX 9070 XT Gaming OC ICE 16G: Game clock 2520 MHz, Boost 3060 MHz, 16 GB GDDR6 / 256-bit
Both models use PCIe 5.0 and offer a high memory bandwidth of 20 Gbps. The connectivity differs slightly: while the RX 9060 XT offers two DisplayPort 2.1a and one HDMI 2.1b connection, the RX 9070 XT comes with two DP and HDMI ports each. At 288 × 132 × 56 mm, the larger card has slightly larger dimensions, while the smaller one remains pleasantly compact at 281 × 118 × 40 mm.
Quiet premiere for a powerful series
It is remarkable that Gigabyte has presented both models without an official press release or event. Instead, they appear quietly on the manufacturer’s website – an unagitated but effective presentation for a product that speaks for itself. The ICE series is aimed at users who are looking for an aesthetically pleasing card with reliable cooling and light OC potential, without an excessive focus on RGB or show effects.
The performance values are geared towards the upper mid-range to high-end segment, depending on the model. Gigabyte thus presents an attractive option between price-performance and design awareness – ideal for all those who value technical balance and a harmonious system layout.
Conclusion
With the new RX 9060 XT andRX 9070 XT Gaming OC ICE models, Gigabyte proves its sensitivity to design trends and technical understatement. The white graphics cards combine proven cooling technology, discreet RGB elements and slightly overclocked performance with a quiet market launch. Gigabyte has not yet officially confirmed prices and market launch dates, but the listing on the manufacturer’s website indicates that they will be available soon – making the ICE series an insider tip for the style-conscious with a penchant for performance.
