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Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£250
VRAM: 8 GB
Memory bus width: 256 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 150 W

Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.9

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4.4

Poor

9.0

Exceptional

3.7
Gaming
Score components:
45.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
25.0%
2.8
VRAM
20.0%
?
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.7
Video editing
Score components:
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
2.8
VRAM
20.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.1
1080p
Score components:
55.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
25.0%
2.8
VRAM
10.0%
?
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.2
1440p
Score components:
50.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
30.0%
2.8
VRAM
15.0%
?
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.6
4K
Score components:
40.0%
1.5
Floating-point performance
35.0%
2.8
VRAM
20.0%
?
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 570 8GB is a mid-range graphics card built on the 14nm Polaris 20 XL architecture, featuring 2,048 stream processors and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1340 MHz. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering an effective 7 Gbps memory speed and approximately 224 GB/s of bandwidth. Its main strengths include the efficient Dual-X cooling system with twin 95mm fans, a robust metal backplate for rigidity, and versatile connectivity via dual HDMI 2.0b ports, two DisplayPort 1.4a slots, and a DVI-D output. However, the card is held back by a high power requirement necessitating both 8-pin and 6-pin PCIe connectors for its 225W TDP, its reliance on the aging GCN 4.0 architecture, and its large physical footprint which may struggle in compact PC cases.

Technical Specifications of Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB

Overall score

4.9

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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.

Performance

2.5

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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

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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

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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

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Memory

4.1

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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

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

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

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

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Platform & Features

6.7

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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

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

DirectX version

What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version

When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

Vulkan version

What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version

When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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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

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Connectivity & Media

7.5

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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

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

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

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

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Power & Cooling

7.8

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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

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

Recommended PSU wattage

What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply

When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

Board power limit

What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board

When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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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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Design

7.7

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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

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

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

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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

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Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB vs the average graphics card

Why is Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB better than the average graphics card?

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1 more displays supported
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports more displays than the average graphics card (5 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.5 vs 4
23.1% lower PSU requirement
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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.
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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
30.2% lower TDP
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
1 more DVI outputs
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
Better FP64 ratio
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
25.37 mm shorter card length
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB is shorter than the average graphics card (260 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB is shorter than the average graphics card (260 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.260 mm vs 285.37 mm
7 mm lower card height
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB is shorter than the average graphics card (120 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.
Importance: LOW
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB is shorter than the average graphics card (120 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.120 mm vs 127 mm
12.1% higher user score
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.97 vs 8.000).
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.
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.97 vs 8.000).8.97 vs 8
Better FP64 ratio
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
Supports multi-GPU linking
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
1 more displays supported
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports more displays than the average graphics card (5 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
1 more DVI outputs
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
23.1% lower PSU requirement
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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.
30.2% lower TDP
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
7 mm lower card height
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB is shorter than the average graphics card (120 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
25.37 mm shorter card length
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB is shorter than the average graphics card (260 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Why is Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB worse than the average graphics card?

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47% lower boost clock speed
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,325 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
39.2% lower base clock speed
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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.
74% lower pixel rate
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (42.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
54.5% lower texture rate
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (171.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
32 fewer ROPs
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
56 fewer TMUs
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
76% lower FP32 performance
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.5 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
8 fewer compute units
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
81.4% lower FP16 performance
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (5.5 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
76.2% lower compute throughput
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.5 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
2,304 fewer FP32 units
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
63.2% slower memory speed
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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.
4 GB less VRAM
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
93.8% smaller L2 cache
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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.
No ray tracing
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
Older PCIe version
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
6 older
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
No XeSS support
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
No mesh shaders
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
Older DirectX version
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
Older OpenCL version
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
No sampler feedback
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
Older OpenGL version
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
74% fewer transistors
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5,700 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
Older shader model
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
No AV1 encoding
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
No AV1 decoding
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No DSC support
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
Older DisplayPort version
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
Older HDMI version
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
Older HDCP version
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
1 fewer fans
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
17 °C lower thermal ceiling
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
2.82x higher idle power draw
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (31 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
47% lower boost clock speed
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,325 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,325 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1325 MHz vs 2500 MHz
2.8x larger process node
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
39.2% lower base clock speed
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
74% lower pixel rate
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (42.9 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (42.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.42.88 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
63.2% slower memory speed
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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
54.5% lower texture rate
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (171.5 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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (171.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.171.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
50% lower memory bandwidth
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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.
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
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB 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.224 GB/s vs 448 GB/s

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What customers like about Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB?

Excellent value for budget-conscious 1080p gaming
Dual-X cooling system keeps temperatures low (often under 72°C)
Quiet operation with fans that stop spinning during light tasks
8GB VRAM provides more longevity compared to 4GB models
Sleek design featuring a metal backplate and RGB lighting
Strong overclocking potential with dual BIOS and extra power connectors

What customers dislike about Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 570 8GB?

High power consumption compared to modern efficient cards
Arguably overkill VRAM as the GPU struggles at resolutions above 1440p
Lacks support for modern features like Ray Tracing or DLSS
Aged architecture may struggle with the most demanding AAA titles in 2025/2026
Larger physical size (2.2 slots) might not fit in very compact cases

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