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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):160 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of graphics cards
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–²Better than 53%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

44%

5.9

Performance

24%

4.1

Memory

12%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.6

Platform & Features

5%

9.3

Design

4%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 62%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 92%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

44%

5.9

Performance

24%

4.1

Memory

12%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.6

Platform & Features

5%

9.3

Design

4%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

6.5
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB has a popularity score of 9.9 points, which is higher than that of 91.2% of products in this category.
9.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.3
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
11,190 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 11,190 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 65.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,000 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 8,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 58.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
22,604 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 22,604 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 52.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
22,049 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 22,049 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 85.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
22.19 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 22.19 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 53% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
?
Memory bus width
128 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
288 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% 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 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
25.92 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 25.92 Gbps, which is faster than on 52.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
160 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 160 W, which is lower than that of 68% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
160 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 160 W under peak load, which is lower than 71.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
176 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 176 W, which is lower than that of 66% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
160 W
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Size
201x 120x 41 mm
This graphics card measures 201x120x 41 mm, which is more compact than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Length
201 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 201 mm long, which is shorter than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
120 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 4.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
700 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 700 g, which is lighter than 78.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.9% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2250 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 84 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (201 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    201 mm vs 285 mm
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 15% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2208 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,208 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 1.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2550 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,550 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 25.6% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (160 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    160 W vs 215 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (201x120 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    201x120 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 16.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.31 vs 8.000).
    9.31 vs 8
  • 2.35x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB is more popular than the average graphics card (9.89 vs 4.2).
    9.89 vs 4.22
  • 15% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2208 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,208 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 1.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2550 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,550 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 82.6% higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (22049 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    22,049 points vs 12,074 points
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2250 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    2.1a vs 2.1
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 25.6% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (160 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    160 W vs 215 W
  • 84 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (201 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    201 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (201x120 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    201x120 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 48 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (136 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    136 vs 184
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 48 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (136 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    136 vs 184
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 6 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    34 vs 40
  • 25% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (122.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    122.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 6 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    34 vs 40
  • 13.4% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (330.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    330.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 23.8% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (11190 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    11,190 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (18000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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en.overclocking.com
05/07/2023
Summary of the review
Review: Gigabyte RTX 4060 WindForce OC 8G - Performance and Ray Tracing
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en.overclocking.com
05/07/2023
Summary of the review
Review: Gigabyte RTX 4060 WindForce OC 8G - The last word
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techpowerup.com
28/06/2023
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Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 WindForce OC Review
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tomshw.it
23/05/2023
Summary of the review
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Recensione (Analisi tecnica applicabile al modello Windforce)
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB

  • Excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, delivering stable and smooth frame rates in modern titles.
  • Features NVIDIA's DLSS 3 and Frame Generation, providing substantial performance boosts in supported games.
  • Highly power efficient, consuming significantly less energy (about 60W less) than its predecessor, the 3060 Ti.
  • Compact dual-slot design makes it an ideal fit for small form factor (SFF) builds and tight PC cases.
  • Sturdy build quality includes a protective metal backplate for added structural integrity.
  • Includes a factory overclock that offers a slight performance edge over standard reference cards.
  • Operates quietly under normal loads thanks to the semi-passive Windforce cooling system.

What we don't like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB

  • Equipped with only 8GB of VRAM and a 128-bit memory bus, which may lead to stuttering or texture issues in some modern AAA titles at higher settings.
  • MSRP is widely considered too high given the marginal raw performance uplift over the previous generation.
  • Struggles with 4K resolution gaming, where performance significantly drops compared to higher-end models.
  • Small cooler design on this specific Windforce model can result in higher temperatures and fan noise under heavy, prolonged loads.
  • Lacks any RGB lighting, which may be a drawback for users who prioritize aesthetic customisation.
  • Limited future-proofing for productivity tasks and high-resolution video editing due to the smaller frame buffer.

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Windforce OC 8GB is a mid-range graphics card powered by the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 4,352 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of up to 2550 MHz. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface with an effective speed of 18 Gbps and utilizes the dual-fan Windforce cooling system with alternate spinning 90mm fans for thermal management. Main pros include exceptional power efficiency with a 160W TDP, support for advanced DLSS 3 frame generation and 3rd Gen ray tracing, and a compact 201mm dual-slot design suitable for smaller builds. However, notable cons include its limited 8GB VRAM buffer which may struggle with higher-resolution textures in modern titles, a constrained 128-bit memory bus that hinders 4K performance, and a basic plastic backplate compared to more premium offerings.

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