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Avg. price:~£130VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):185 W

MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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.

MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB

5.2/10

▼Worse than 85% of graphics cards

6.6

▼Worse than 78%

5.0

▼Worse than 83%

6.4

▼Worse than 98%

3.0
Gaming
Gaming
3.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5.4
Video editing
Video editing
5.4/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.0
1080p
1080p
3.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.9
1440p
1440p
2.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
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Score components
50.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.0
4K
4K
3.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
35.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB

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Performance

2.8

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result

Floating-point performance

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Memory

5.0

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR5

GDDR version

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Maximum memory bandwidth

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Platform & Features

7.6

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

PCIe lanes

DirectX version

Vulkan version

OpenGL version

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Connectivity & Media

8.0

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

DisplayPort outputs

DisplayPort version

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Power & Cooling

8.6

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

185 W

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Design

7.9

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MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB vs the average graphics card

Why is MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB better than the average graphics card?

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4.57x faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8000 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
8,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
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
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
2 more GPUs supported
This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
2 vs 0
1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0
4.08x cheaper
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
£130 vs £530
Supports multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
Better FP64 ratio
This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
1:16 vs 1:64

4.08x cheaper
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
£130 vs £530

Better FP64 ratio
This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
1:16 vs 1:64

4.57x faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8000 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
8,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz

2 more GPUs supported
This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
2 vs 0
Supports multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.

1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0

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

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 (276x140 x 42 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
276x140 x 42 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm

Why is MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB worse than the average graphics card?

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44.4% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1393 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,393 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
2.8x larger process node
This graphics card 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
No CUDA support
This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
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
34.5% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1257 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,257 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
1 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
2 vs 3
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.

24.2% lower user score
User score
6.4/ 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.
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MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB
the average graphics card
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB has a lower user score than the average graphics card (6.44 vs 8.000).
6.44 vs 8
9.7% worse value for money
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.56 vs 7.2).
6.56 vs 7.2

44.4% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1393 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,393 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
No CUDA support
This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
34.5% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1257 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,257 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
73.7% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (42.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
42.88 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
47.5% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (200 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
200 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
32 fewer ROPs
This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
32 vs 64
72.7% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
6.17 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
61.2% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (8796 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
8,796 points vs 22,653 points
40 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
144 vs 184
70.5% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4337 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
4,337 points vs 14,678.5 points
4 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
36 vs 40
71.6% lower compute score
This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3427 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
3,427 points vs 12,074 points
78.6% lower FP16 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (6.4 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
6.36 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
72.1% lower compute throughput
This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.4 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
6.42 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS

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
57.9% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
42.9% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
91.7% smaller L2 cache
This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
2 MB vs 24 MB
87.5% smaller L1 cache
This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
16 vs 128

2.8x larger process node
This graphics card 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
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
Older PCIe version
This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
3.0 vs 4.0
6 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
April 2017
2,017 vs 2,023
No mesh shaders
This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
Older encoder generation
This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
4 vs 8
Worse SAM support
This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
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 DirectX version
This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
12 vs 12 Ultimate
Older OpenCL version
This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3).
2.1 vs 3.0
No sampler feedback
This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
75.1% fewer transistors
This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5700 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
5,700 million vs 22,900 million
Older shader model
This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
6.7 vs 6.8
Older FSR version
This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
3.0 vs 3.1

No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
No AV1 decoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
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
Narrower encode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
Narrower decode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
H.264/H.265/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
Older HDMI version
This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
2.0b vs 2.1
Older HDCP version
This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
2.2 vs 2.3
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

1 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
2 vs 3
18 °C higher idle temperature
This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (55 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
55 °C vs 37 °C
5.6 dB noisier under load
This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (41 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
41 dB vs 35.4 dB

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

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forum-en.msi.com

07/11/2018

Summary of the review

Unboxing/Mini Review : MSI Radeon RX580 8g - MSI Global English Forum Are you looking for specific benchmark results for a particular game on this car...

This MSI Forum user review praises the Radeon RX 580 8GB for its aesthetic appeal, high-quality packaging, and quiet, reliable performance during daily use and gaming. The user also highlights the included MSI software bundle for optimization, resulting in a positive initial, or "unboxing," experience. MSI Global English Forum However, the review acts as a first-impression post rather than a technical analysis, lacking specific, measurable data such as temperatures or frame-per-second (FPS) counts. The author notes a need for further, long-term testing to fully evaluate the card's performance under intense, extended gaming loads.

gamersnexus.net

18/04/2017

Summary of the review

MSI RX 580 Gaming X Review vs. GTX 1060 SSCGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. - GamersNexus

Summary The MSI RX 580 Gaming X is a Polaris refresh GPU that offers a pre-overclocked experience over the previous RX 480 rather than a brand-new architectural redesign. It trades blows closely with its primary competitor, the EVGA GTX 1060 SSC, across various gaming benchmarks. In terms of performance, the RX 580 shines in Vulkan and DirectX 12 titles like DOOM and Sniper Elite 4, where it comfortably leads the GTX 1060. However, NVIDIA holds the advantage in traditional DirectX 11 titles like Mass Effect: Andromeda and Ghost Recon: Wildlands. Ultimately, the card serves as a solid mid-cycle refresh aimed at new system builders rather than existing RX 480 or GTX 1060 owners. Pros & Cons Pro: Lowered idle power consumption compared to the older RX 480 series. Pro: Excellent performance in modern Vulkan and DirectX 12 gaming titles. Pro: Higher stable overclocking headroom due to an increased native voltage budget. Con: Significantly higher total system power draw under full load than the GTX 1060. Con: Unimpressive gaming performance gains over the previous generation RX 480 (roughly 5%). Con: Falls...

guru3d.com

18/04/2017

Summary of the review

MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X review - Guru3D

The MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB is a factory-overclocked mainstream graphics card that targets high-quality performance in the 1080p and 1440p resolution ranges. Built on a refined 3rd-generation 14nm process ("Polaris 20"), this refresh model features 2,304 shader processors and pushes boost clock speeds up to 1393 MHz with an effective memory rate of 8.1 Gbps. MSI enhances the reference design by incorporating an upgraded 6-phase GPU power supply tied to an 8-pin connector, a premium protective backplate, and a dual-slot, dual-fan TwinFrozr VI cooling solution that gives the hardware a premium look. Pros and Cons Pro: Excellent cooling capability and quiet operation via the customized TwinFrozr VI thermal solution. Pro: Factory-tweaked performance boosts the core clock to 1393 MHz right out of the box. Pro: Premium build aesthetics featuring a robust backplate and a sleek high-end physical design. Con: Higher power consumption than its predecessor, with the RX 580 TDP climbing up to 185W. Con: Incremental architecture upgrade that relies on a minor process refinement rather than a brand-new GPU generation.

tomshardware.fr

04/04/2018

Summary of the review

Test : Far Cry 5, analyse de performances sur 12 GPU HardWare.fr

The performance review of Far Cry 5 by Tom's Hardware highlights several positive aspects of the game's Dunia engine optimization. On the pros side, the engine delivers exceptional visual quality with beautifully reproduced environments, realistic lighting effects, and an immersive soundscape. It exhibits excellent stability regarding frame-time variance, which minimizes sudden stuttering or lag and ensures a highly fluid perceived gameplay experience, even at higher resolutions like 1440p. Additionally, the review notes that the game scales smoothly across various preset quality levels (Low to Ultra), and enabling anti-aliasing techniques like SMAA or TAA provides a noticeable visual enhancement with an almost negligible impact on performance. The game is also well-optimized for multi-threaded CPUs, uniquely taking full advantage of both physical and logical cores via Hyper-Threading, and it runs exceptionally well on AMD hardware, allowing a Radeon RX Vega 64 to comfortably outperform a GeForce GTX 1080 at 1440p and 4K resolutions. Conversely, the review identifies prominent cons centered around heavy hardware demands and physical limitations. Far Cry 5 is extremely resource-heavy on the processor, consuming far more CPU utilization than...

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What we like about MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB

Excellent value for money, especially as a budget 1080p gaming solution
Generous 8GB of VRAM helps longevity and performance in modern titles
Premium build quality with a sturdy metal backplate and sleek aesthetics
TwinFrozr VI cooler keeps the card idling silently thanks to Zero Frozr technology (fans stop below 60°C)
Strong 1080p performance and capable of handling many games at 1440p with adjusted settings
Reliable and resilient driver support over many years

What we don't like about MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB

High power consumption compared to modern alternatives and its Nvidia rivals
Can get notably loud under heavy load, with fans reaching high RPMs to maintain temperatures
Limited overclocking headroom compared to other Polaris refreshes
Large physical footprint (dual-slot, wide shroud) may be tight for some smaller cases
Starting to show its age in the latest AAA titles which may require low settings or upscaling

Verdict

The MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB is a performance-oriented graphics card featuring the Polaris 20 architecture with 2,304 Stream Processors and a substantial 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. This factory-overclocked model offers a boost clock up to 1,393 MHz in OC Mode and utilizes MSI’s Twin Frozr VI thermal design, which includes dual Torx 2.0 fans and Zero Frozr technology for silent operation under low loads. Key advantages include its robust cooling performance, customizable RGB Mystic Light, and a solid metal backplate that adds structural durability. However, it is noted for high power consumption with a 185W TDP requiring an 8-pin power connector, and its larger physical dimensions can make it difficult to fit in smaller cases.

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