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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$170
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 150 W

MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.2

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%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.2

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%

2.4

Performance

24.0%

3.7

Memory

12.0%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.4

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor is a budget-friendly graphics card featuring the Polaris 20 XL architecture with 2,048 stream processors, a boost clock up to 1,268 MHz (OC Edition), and 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. It is characterized by its distinctive black-and-white Armor thermal design, utilizing dual TORX fans and Zero Frozr technology for silent operation under low loads. Main pros include its high 8GB VRAM capacity for texture-heavy 1080p gaming, reliable Military Class 4 components, and solid overclocking potential. However, notable cons include significant fan noise when operating at 100% speed and a relatively high power draw of 150W compared to competitors like the GTX 1050 Ti.

Technical Specifications of MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor

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%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.2
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a technical score of 4.2 points, which is lower than that of 87.8% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

4.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

5.8
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 86.1% 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

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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

7,381 points
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor scores 7381 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 61.6% of graphics cards and equal to 2.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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

5.095 TFLOPS
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor delivers 5.095 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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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
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 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

GDDR5
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

GDDR5
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
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

256 bit
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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

224 GB/s
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor reaches 224 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 83.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
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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
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 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

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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

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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

1.3
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% 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

4.5
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% of graphics cards.
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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

5
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports up to 5 displays, which is more than 97% of graphics cards and equal to 1.7% 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

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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
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 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

1.4a
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% 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

8.1 Gbps
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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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

150 W
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 73% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% 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

150 W
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor draws 150 W under peak load, which is lower than 74.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% 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

450 W
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 85.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
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

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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

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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

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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

246 mm
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor is 246 mm long, which is shorter than 71.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% 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

130 mm
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor is 130 mm tall, which is taller than 54.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 3.1% 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
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 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

622 g
MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor weighs 622 g, which is lighter than 86.3% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor vs the average graphics card

  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.450 W vs 650 W
  • 1 more displays supported
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports more displays than the average graphics card (5 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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports more displays than the average graphics card (5 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.5 vs 4
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.150 W vs 215 W
  • 39.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor is shorter than the average graphics card (246 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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor is shorter than the average graphics card (246 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.246 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 2.94x cheaper
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).£180 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • Supports NVLink
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA NVLink or bridge connection for multi-GPU setups
    When it matters: When a professional or niche multi-GPU workflow needs a bridge connection.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • Supports NVLink
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more displays supported
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports more displays than the average graphics card (5 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 39.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor is shorter than the average graphics card (246 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 49.3% lower boost clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,268 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 39.2% lower base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,168 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 75.9% lower pixel rate
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (39.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 56.9% lower texture rate
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (162.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 8 fewer compute units
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 82.7% lower FP16 performance
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (5.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 35.3% lower PassMark score
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (7,381 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 77.9% lower compute throughput
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.1 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 2,304 fewer FP32 units
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 63.2% slower memory speed
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 50% lower memory bandwidth
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (224 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 6 older
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older OpenCL version
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • 74% fewer transistors
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5,700 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 7 °C higher load temperature
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (74 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • No backplate
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 49.3% lower boost clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,268 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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,268 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1268 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.8x larger process node
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 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
  • 39.2% lower base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,168 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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,168 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1168 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 75.9% lower pixel rate
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (39.8 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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (39.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.39.81 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 63.2% slower memory speed
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,000 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

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.7000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 56.9% lower texture rate
    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (162.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (162.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.162.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor?

  • Available with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM which provides more headroom for higher quality visuals and prevents restriction in modern titles
  • Excellent value for 1080p 60FPS gaming, often outperforming competitors like the GTX 1050 Ti
  • Features 'Zero Frozr' technology which stops fans in low-load situations for completely silent operation
  • Unique black-and-white monochrome design that complements specific PC build aesthetics
  • Good overclocking potential, with users reporting stable boosts that significantly improve frame rates in titles like Doom

What customers dislike about MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor?

  • Fans become extremely loud (described as sounding like a 'jet engine') when set to high speeds or 100%
  • The 'Armor' thermal design is considered one of MSI's lower-end coolers and may require aggressive fan curves to keep temperatures down
  • Older Polaris architecture lacks optimizations for the newest AAA titles, leading to significant performance struggles in games like Halo Infinite
  • Lacks modern features like built-in RGB lighting, which some users may prefer for customization

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techsabado.com
12/06/2018
PC HARDWARE | MSI Radeon RX 570 ARMOR 8G OC techsabado.com

The TechSabado review evaluates the MSI Radeon RX 570 ARMOR 8G OC, a factory-overclocked graphics card featuring a core clock of 1268MHz, 8GB GDDR5 VRAM, and a 256-bit memory bus. Built on AMD's refined Polaris architecture, this dual-slot card sports a distinct black and white shroud equipped with two TORX fans and a copper-piped heatsink. It requires an 8-pin power connector and a...Read more

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notyouraveragetech.wordpress.com
09/05/2018
REVIEW | MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 8G OCGo to product viewer dialogue for this item.

The MSI Radeon RX 570 ARMOR 8G OC graphics card features 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM, a 1268MHz core clock, and a distinct black-and-white shroud design. Built on AMD’s refined Polaris architecture, it requires a single 8-pin PCIe power connection and at least a 450W power supply. Benchmark tests using an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 rig showed a mixed performance comparison against a GALAX GTX 1060 3GB....Read more

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tweakers.net
02/07/2019
Desktop Best Buy Guide - Juli 2019

The July 2019 Desktop Best Buy Guide by Tweakers outlines two community-vetted, value-focused PC configurations designed around newly launched hardware from AMD and Nvidia. The Budget Game System targets maximum performance at a €500 price point using exclusively new components, featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 hexacore processor, a Gigabyte B450M S2H motherboard, 16GB of G.Skill Aegis...Read more

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