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ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£480VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):263 W

ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

40%

8.1

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

7.9

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 70% of graphics cards
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

★Better than 97%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

44%

7.7

Performance

24%

8.4

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.3

Features

5%

5.7

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

â–²Better than 71%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 69%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £480
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC

Based on 184 owners sharing their experience in online comments

74%positive11%mixed15%negative

Owners praise strong gaming and efficient power, while weak ray tracing and driver problems remain the main frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Stuck on FSR 3.1 or older with no FSR 4 upscaling; owners find FSR 3.1 grainy on details and struggle with modern UE5 games without upscaling.5
  • Some owners say recent drivers stop responding, and turning on an in-game FPS counter causes a big frame drop. Some games need driver fixes.4
  • Ray tracing is slow, around 30 to 50 FPS in this price range, so owners who want strong RT performance pick NVIDIA instead.4
  • Hotspot temperatures above about 70°C caused crashes for one owner, and fans get loud when the card reaches about 81°C.3
  • Some owners switching from NVIDIA report stutter and frame drops in certain games, sometimes with no clear cause found.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

44%

7.7

Performance

24%

8.4

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.3

Features

5%

5.7

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

8.1
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

8.0
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
20,059 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 20,059 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 66.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
10,500 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 10,500 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
24,270 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 24,270 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 56% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
16,158 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 16,158 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 64.5% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
39.4 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 39.4 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 71.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 62% of graphics cards and equal to 28.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
620.8 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 620.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 65% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
19,500 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,500 MHz, which is faster than that of 51.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.6% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 15.6% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 66.4% of graphics cards and equal to 7.7% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
13.5 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 13.5 Gbps, which is slower than on 61.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
263 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 263 W, which is higher than that of 66.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
290 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 290 W under peak load, which is higher than 69.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
800 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 800 W PSU, which is higher than that of 82.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
263 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 263 W, which is higher than that of 61.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
75 W
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Size
328x 140x 53 mm
Length
328 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 328 mm long, which is longer than 79.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,450 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,450 g, which is heavier than 72.1% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of Graphics cards.
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ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 20 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    60 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 62.9% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (615.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    615.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    60 vs 40
  • 39.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 52.6% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (246.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    246.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 69% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 7.4% better value for money
    ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.96 vs 7.4).
    7.96 vs 7.41
  • 20 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    60 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 62.9% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (615.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    615.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    60 vs 40
  • 52.6% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (246.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    246.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 2.4% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,565 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,565 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 74.3% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (39.4 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    39.4 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 56 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    240 vs 184
  • 2.56x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.23 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2.67x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (78.8 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    78.8 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 35.7% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (20,059 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    20,059 points vs 14,779 points
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 39.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 38.6% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (620.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    620.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    64 MB vs 4 MB
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 15 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (52 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    52 °C vs 67 °C
  • 7.1 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.3 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    28.3 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 15.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,624 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,624 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 23.1% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (800 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    800 W vs 650 W
  • 45.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (328 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    328 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm
  • 22.3% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (263 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    263 W vs 215 W
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 15.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,624 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,624 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 24 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    120 vs 144
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • 23.1% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (800 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    800 W vs 650 W
  • 22.3% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (263 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    263 W vs 215 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 19.5% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (263 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    263 W vs 220 W
  • 45.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (328 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    328 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 43% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,450 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,450 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Level1Techs
≈ estimated
07/09/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks, overclocking and temperature tests
Verdict
The ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC has excellent cooling and matches the reference card's performance, but it has no small-size option.
7.0
Technotin
≈ estimated
14/09/2023
Hands-on test · rendering and noise check
Verdict
Not for this creator's noisy, quiet-needing studio, though fine for pure gaming.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
06/09/2023
Custom card review · RX 7800 XT
Verdict
The ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC is a showy, quiet card with a factory overclock, though no Taichi model exists for this GPU.
8.0
club386.com
✓ explicit
19/09/2023
Lab test · QHD gaming card
Verdict
The ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC is a strong 1440p card that runs cool and overclocks well, though its ray tracing trails Nvidia.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC

  • Excellent cooling performance with low operating temperatures compared to reference models
  • High 1440p gaming performance, often outperforming the RTX 4070 in rasterisation
  • Generous 16GB of VRAM provides good future-proofing for textures and 4K gaming
  • Very quiet fan operation even under heavy load
  • Attractive aesthetic with unique purple accents and customisable RGB lighting
  • Physical LED on/off switch on the card for users who prefer no lighting
  • High build quality with a sturdy metal backplate

What customers don't like about ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC

  • Ray-tracing performance lags significantly behind NVIDIA's 40-series counterparts
  • Higher power consumption compared to the competition (RTX 4070 series)
  • AMD's FSR upscaling is often viewed as inferior to NVIDIA's DLSS in terms of image quality
  • Large physical footprint (328mm length) may pose compatibility issues in smaller cases
  • Occasional reports of minor coil whine during high framerate fluctuations
  • Hotspot temperatures can sometimes be significantly higher than edge temperatures

Verdict

The ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming OC is a high-performance graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 3 architecture, featuring 3,840 stream processors, 60 ray accelerators, and 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 19.5 Gbps speeds. This factory-overclocked model delivers a boost clock of up to 2565 MHz and a game clock of 2254 MHz, supported by a 263W total board power and dual 8-pin power connectors. Main characteristics include the Phantom Gaming 3X Cooling System with a center reverse-spinning fan, a stylish metal backplate, and integrated Polychrome SYNC RGB lighting with a dedicated physical on/off switch. Key pros include exceptional 1440p rasterization performance, superior thermal efficiency that maintains low temperatures during heavy loads, and a forward-looking inclusion of DisplayPort 2.1. However, common cons include ray-tracing performance that lags behind its Nvidia competitors, a significantly higher power draw than the RTX 4070, and a large physical footprint that requires nearly three expansion slots.

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