OVERALL
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
ALTERNATIVES

AMD Radeon R9 Nano Review | 118 Data compared

double-arrow
  • Avg. price: ~£480
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 4096 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 175 W

AMD Radeon R9 Nano review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.8

Technical Score

10.0%

7.2

User score

Good
4.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.9

Performance

24.0%

3.9

Memory

12.0%

6.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

8.0

Connectivity & Media

Poor
7.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

4.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(27)
amazon
4.2
(7)
amazon
4.1
(2)
United States
Amazon_logo.png
4.3
(32)
Amazon_logo.png
4.2
(8)
Amazon_logo.png
4.0
(2)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Very good
  • 3.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • amd-radeon-r9-nano
  • amd-radeon-r9-nano
amd-radeon-r9-nano
amd-radeon-r9-nano

Best prices in UK

Best rankings

?

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The AMD Radeon R9 Nano is a high-end, ultra-compact graphics card released in 2015, featuring a full 'Fiji' GPU with 4,096 stream processors, 256 texture units, and 64 ROPs on a 28nm process. Its defining characteristic is the use of 4GB of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) on a massive 4,096-bit interface, delivering 512 GB/s of bandwidth while maintaining a tiny 6-inch (152mm) dual-slot form factor. Main pros include its class-leading performance-per-inch for mini-ITX builds, an efficient 175W TDP requiring only a single 8-pin power connector, and support for DirectX 12 and Vulkan. However, cons include its 4GB memory capacity which is limiting for modern high-resolution gaming, a lack of HDMI 2.0 support (limiting 4K to 30Hz over HDMI), and potential thermal throttling as the boost clock of 1,000 MHz varies to maintain temperature targets.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon R9 Nano

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.9

Performance

24.0%

3.9

Memory

12.0%

6.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

8.0

Connectivity & Media

4.8
AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a technical score of 4.75 points, which is lower than that of 80.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

4.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(27)
amazon
4.2
(7)
amazon
4.1
(2)
United States
Amazon_logo.png
4.3
(32)
Amazon_logo.png
4.2
(8)
Amazon_logo.png
4.0
(2)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

7.2
AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a user score of 7.2 points, which is lower than that of 89.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
4.1
AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a popularity of 4.1 points, which is higher than 58.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

5.9
AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 83.9% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

?
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

?
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

?
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

8.192 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R9 Nano delivers 8.192 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 81% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
Show more
VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
AMD Radeon R9 Nano has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

HBM
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

?
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

4,096 bit
AMD Radeon R9 Nano uses a 4096 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 99.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

512 GB/s
AMD Radeon R9 Nano reaches 512 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 60.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.8% of graphics cards.
Show more
PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon R9 Nano uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

?
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.2
AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 96% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
Show more
Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

6
AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports up to 6 displays, which is more than 98.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

4096x2160
AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 56.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
AMD Radeon R9 Nano offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.2
AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

?
Show more
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

175 W
AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a TDP of 175 W, which is lower than that of 62.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

175 W
AMD Radeon R9 Nano draws 175 W under peak load, which is lower than 63.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

?
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

262.5 W
AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a board power limit of 262.5 W, which is higher than that of 61.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

?
Show more
Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

?
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

154 mm
AMD Radeon R9 Nano is 154 mm long, which is shorter than 98.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

112 mm
AMD Radeon R9 Nano is 112 mm tall, which is shorter than 84.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon R9 Nano occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

?
Show more

AMD Radeon R9 Nano vs the average graphics card

  • 3,840 bit wider memory bus
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (4,096 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (4,096 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.4096 bit vs 256 bit
  • 24 more compute units
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.64 vs 40
  • 131.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano is shorter than the average graphics card (154 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano is shorter than the average graphics card (154 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.154 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 2 more displays supported
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
    When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.6 vs 4
  • Includes dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 72 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.256 vs 184
  • 15 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.112 mm vs 127 mm
  • 14.3% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 24 more compute units
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 72 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 3,840 bit wider memory bus
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (4,096 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 14.3% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more displays supported
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • 2 more monitors per output type
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports more monitors per output type than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 18.6% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (175 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 9 °C lower idle temperature
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (29 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 131.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano is shorter than the average graphics card (154 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 15 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 60% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 47.9% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 61.3% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (64 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 64.2% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 32.1% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (256 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 72.2% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (8.2 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 64.5% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (8.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 94.7% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 71.4% slower VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 8 older
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,015 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No XeSS support
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
  • Older encoder generation
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 95.9% larger GPU die
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (596 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.3 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Lower display resolution
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 7 dB noisier under load
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (42 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 32.3 dB noisier at idle
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (32.3 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 19.3% higher board power limit
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (262.5 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • No backplate
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 60% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1000 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 5.6x larger process node
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 47.9% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1000 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 94.7% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.1000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 61.3% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (64 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (64 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.64 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Fans automatically stop when temperature is low
    When it matters: When the PC spends a lot of time at idle and you care about keeping the desktop quiet during browsing, office work, or video playback.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R9 Nano does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
Total
Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design

Graphic comparison of AMD Radeon R9 Nano and

Attribute category
Attribute
No results found

Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
27 Reviews
amazon
4.2
7 Reviews
amazon
4.1
2 Reviews
United States
Amazon_logo.png
4.3
32 Reviews
Amazon_logo.png
4.2
8 Reviews
Amazon_logo.png
4.0
2 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about AMD Radeon R9 Nano?

  • Extremely compact 6-inch form factor ideal for mini-ITX and small form factor (SFF) builds
  • High performance-to-size ratio, outperforming larger cards like the GTX 980 and R9 390X in its class
  • Excellent power efficiency with a 175W TDP, significantly lower than the Fury X
  • Premium build quality featuring a metal shroud and brushed aluminium finish
  • Innovative use of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) allows for a significantly smaller PCB
  • Quiet fan operation under standard loads compared to previous generation reference cards

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon R9 Nano?

  • Widespread reports of significant and distracting coil whine under load
  • High launch price ($649) made it poor value compared to full-sized cards like the GTX 980 Ti
  • Lack of HDMI 2.0 support, limiting 4K output to 30Hz on many televisions
  • Thermal throttling often causes actual clock speeds to drop below the advertised 1000MHz peak
  • Limited 4GB of VRAM can be a bottleneck for modern, high-resolution gaming
  • End-of-life driver support (stopped in 2020) makes it incompatible with some newer titles

Expert reviews

D
digitalfoundry.net
18/10/2015
AMD Radeon R9 Nano review

The AMD Radeon R9 Nano is a highly unique, small-form-factor graphics card based on the 28nm Fiji architecture that packs an unprecedented amount of rendering power into a minuscule six-inch PCB. It features a down-clocked version of the flagship Fury X processor, retaining all 4096 stream processors but lowering the thermal design power (TDP) to an efficient 175W managed by a...Read more

A
au.pcmag.com
01/03/2016
AMD Radeon R9 Nano Review 💡 Pro Tip: Note that while most reviews were published on September 10, 2015 (the official launch date), sites like TechPow...

The AMD Radeon R9 Nano is a highly powerful, specialized 6-inch graphics card utilizing the full-fat "Fiji" GPU architecture with 4,096 Stream Processors and 4GB of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM). It is specifically engineered for ultra-compact Mini-ITX gaming builds, delivering impressive 4K gaming capabilities that far outpace similarly sized competitors like the Asus GTX 970...Read more

F
forbes.com
10/09/2015
AMD Radeon R9 Nano Review: Phenomenal Cosmic Powers, Itty Bitty Living Space

The 2015 Forbes review identifies the AMD Radeon R9 Nano as a pioneering, six-inch mini-ITX graphics card delivering 4K-capable, enthusiast-level performance through a fully enabled "Fiji" GPU and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM). Key pros highlighted include its remarkable power efficiency, single 8-pin connector requirement, and a quiet, highly effective vapor-chamber cooler suited for...Read more

T
techradar.com
11/01/2016
AMD Radeon R9 Nano review

The AMD Radeon R9 Nano is a luxury, small-form-factor graphics card that crams the complete, high-end Fiji GPU architecture into an incredibly compact footprint designed for mini-ITX chassis. It features the exact same core specifications as the flagship Fury X—including 4,096 Radeon GCN cores and 4GB of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM)—but achieves its diminutive size and lower 175W...Read more

T
techpowerup.com
17/09/2015
AMD Radeon R9 Nano 4 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review for the AMD Radeon R9 Nano highlights an innovative, 6-inch, small-form-factor (SFF) card featuring 4GB of HBM memory that delivers performance surpassing the R9 390X. Key advantages include its unrivaled performance-to-size ratio, excellent power efficiency, dual BIOS, and solid 1440p gaming capabilities. Conversely, the review notes the R9 Nano's high $649...Read more

T
tweaktown.com
10/09/2015
AMD Radeon R9 Nano Video Card Review - The Fury X Is Dead

AMD Radeon R9 Nano Review Summary The AMD Radeon R9 Nano is a highly unique, ultra-compact enthusiast video card that delivers impressive performance near the level of the full-sized, liquid-cooled Radeon R9 Fury X. Built using the Fiji GPU architecture and innovative High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), the card is shorter than a standard PCIe x16 slot, making it the premier choice for...Read more

G
guru3d.com
10/09/2015
AMD Radeon R9 NANO review

The Guru3D AMD Radeon R9 Nano Review highlights a highly compact graphics card that brings significant enthusiast-class muscle to a remarkably small form factor designed for mini-ITX or Micro ATX builds. Measuring just over 5 x 5 cm, the fully enabled Fiji XT GPU features 8.9 billion transistors and utilizes cutting-edge High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) stacked directly onto the actual...Read more

T
techspot.com
10/09/2015
AMD Radeon R9 Nano Review

The TechSpot review of the 6-inch AMD Radeon R9 Nano highlights an innovative, small form factor (Mini-ITX) graphics card featuring a full "Fiji XT" GPU, 4,096 stream processors, and 4GB of high-bandwidth memory (HBM). It offers efficient, high-end 4K gaming performance, averaging 30+ FPS in demanding titles, while maintaining a strict 175-watt TDP. Key pros include unmatched...Read more

T
tomshardware.com
10/09/2015
AMD Radeon R9 Nano Review

The AMD Radeon R9 Nano is a highly compact, premium graphics card designed specifically to deliver high-performance 4K gaming within mini-ITX small form factor systems. Built on AMD's Fiji GPU architecture featuring 4,000+ shader units, the card leverages High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) to drastically reduce its physical footprint while maintaining an incredibly small 170mm length. In...Read more

C
cowcotland.com
16/06/2016
Carte graphique XFX R9 Nano : Introduction, page 1 HardWare.fr

The XFX Radeon R9 Nano, as reviewed by Cowcotland, is an exceptionally compact 15 cm graphics card featuring Fiji architecture and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), specifically designed for Mini-ITX systems. It delivers efficient performance with a 175W TDP via a single 8-pin connector, maintaining solid frame rates while a 90mm fan keeps temperatures around 75°C. However, the card...Read more

(Translated)Show original
G
geeknetic.es
10/09/2015
AMD Radeon R9 Nano [Análisis Completo en Español]

The AMD Radeon R9 Nano is an ultra-compact, high-end graphics card designed around the AMD Fiji architecture, specifically engineered to deliver top-tier performance for small form factor (ITX) gaming PCs. Its standout innovation is the inclusion of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), which stacks the 4GB framebuffer vertically alongside the GPU on a shared substrate. This architecture...Read more

(Translated)Show original

Video reviews

Best alternatives

msi-geforce-rtx-4060-ti-ventus-2x-black-oc-16gb
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Ventus 2X Black OC 16GB

Graphics cards

6.6
gigabyte-geforce-rtx-4070-windforce-2x-oc
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE 2X OC

Graphics cards

6.9
gigabyte-geforce-rtx-4060-ti-windforce-oc-16gb
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 16GB

Graphics cards

6.4
evga-geforce-rtx-3060-ti-xc-gaming
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC Gaming

Graphics cards

6.2
amd-radeon-rx-6600-xt
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

Graphics cards

6.0
powercolor-reaper-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16gb
PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Graphics cards

6.4
No image
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB

Graphics cards

6.5
palit-geforce-rtx-4060-ti-stormx-8gb
Palit GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Stormx 8GB

Graphics cards

5.6
msi-geforce-rtx-4060-ti-ventus-2x-black-oc-8gb
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Ventus 2X Black OC 8GB

Graphics cards

6.4
msi-geforce-gtx-1660-ventus-xs
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ventus Xs

Graphics cards

5.3
No image
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Pegasus 8GB

Graphics cards

5.9
asus-dual-geforce-rtx-3060-oc
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC

Graphics cards

5.9

Compare AMD Radeon R9 Nano with

VS
VS

Compare