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Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£710VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):288 W

Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT 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.

Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components

90%

8.2

Technical score

10%

9.4

User score

▲Better than 72% of graphics cards
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

▲Better than 80%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

44%

7.7

Performance

24%

8.6

Memory

12%

8.3

Power & Cooling

11%

9.3

Platform & Features

5%

7.0

Design

4%

9.0

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 70%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 95%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

44%

7.7

Performance

24%

8.6

Memory

12%

8.3

Power & Cooling

11%

9.3

Platform & Features

5%

7.0

Design

4%

9.0

Connectivity & Media

8.2
User score
User score
9.4/ 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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.4
Popularity
Popularity
9.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT has a popularity score of 9.5 points, which is higher than that of 88.2% of products in this category.
9.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

7.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
19,618 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 19,618 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 63.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
12,800 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 12,800 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 62.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
41,059 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 41,059 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 98.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
28,995 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 28,995 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 93.2% of graphics cards and equal to 2.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
39.39 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 39.39 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 70.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
624 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 624 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 64.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% 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
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
52.22 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 52.22 Gbps, which is faster than on 80.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
288 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 288 W, which is higher than that of 70.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
288 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 288 W under peak load, which is higher than 68.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
700 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 59.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.7% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
288 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 288 W, which is higher than that of 66.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
288 W
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Size
320x 134.85x 61.57 mm
Length
320 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 320 mm long, which is longer than 73.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Height
61.57 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 61.57 mm tall, which is shorter than 94.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,603 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,603 g, which is heavier than 79.3% of graphics cards.
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Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 20 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    60 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    60 vs 40
  • 61.5% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (615.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    615.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 38.6% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2425 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,425 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 50.9% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (246.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    246.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 17.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT
    the average graphics card
    Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.43 vs 8.000).
    9.43 vs 8
  • 2.26x more popular
    Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT is more popular than the average graphics card (9.53 vs 4.2).
    9.53 vs 4.22
  • 8.9% better value for money
    Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.83 vs 7.2).
    7.83 vs 7.2
  • 20 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    60 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    60 vs 40
  • 61.5% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (615.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    615.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 50.9% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (246.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    246.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 2.4% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2565 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,565 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 81.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (41059 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    41,059 points vs 22,653 points
  • 56 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    240 vs 184
  • 65.4% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (37.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    37.32 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 2.4x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (28995 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    28,995 points vs 12,074 points
  • 2.56x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.23 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2.65x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (78.8 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    78.8 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 38.6% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2425 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,425 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 39.3% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (624 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    624 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    64 MB vs 4 MB
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 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
  • 2.61x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (52.2 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    52.22 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 9.4 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (26 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    26 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 9 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (58 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    58 °C vs 67 °C
  • 63.43 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (61.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    61.57 mm vs 125 mm
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • 34% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (288 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    288 W vs 215 W
  • 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
  • 15.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1624 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,624 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 35 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (320 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    320 mm vs 285 mm
  • 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.
    4.0 vs 8
  • 34% more expensive
    Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT is more expensive than the average graphics card (£710 vs £530).
    £710 vs £530
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 15.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1624 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,624 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 24 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    120 vs 144
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • 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.
    4.0 vs 8
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3).
    2.2 vs 3.0
  • 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 decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 34% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (288 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    288 W vs 215 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 28% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (288 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    288 W vs 225 W
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (700 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    700 W vs 650 W
  • 35 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (320 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    320 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 57% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1603 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,603 g vs 1,021 g

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

What we like about Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT

  • Exceptional cooling performance with low operating temperatures, often staying below 60°C under load.
  • Remarkably quiet operation, described by users as nearly silent even during demanding 1440p gaming.
  • Premium build quality featuring a robust metal shroud, backplate, and an included anti-sag bracket.
  • Aesthetically pleasing design with extensive ARGB lighting and a clean, 'uni-body' look.
  • Enthusiast-level features including dual BIOS, quick-connect fans for easy cleaning, and an external 4-pin PWM fan header.
  • Solid 1440p and entry-level 4K performance with a notable factory overclock over the reference design.

What we don't like about Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 7800 XT

  • Higher price point compared to base RX 7800 XT models, often placing it in close price competition with the RTX 4070.
  • Large physical footprint (true triple-slot design) that may not fit in smaller cases.
  • Higher power consumption than reference models, requiring a minimum 700W-800W power supply.
  • Weaker ray tracing performance and upscaling features (FSR) compared to Nvidia's DLSS ecosystem.
  • Occasional reports of driver-related issues such as timeouts or high idle power draw in specific multi-monitor setups.

Verdict

The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT is a high-performance custom graphics card featuring the RDNA 3 architecture with 3,840 stream processors, 60 Ray Accelerators, and a factory-overclocked boost clock of up to 2565 MHz. It is equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit bus with a 19.5 Gbps effective memory speed, supported by 64MB of AMD Infinity Cache and a 288W Total Board Power (TBP). Main pros include its premium Tri-X cooling system with quiet triple fans, a robust cold-rolled steel frame for structural rigidity, and enthusiast features like dual BIOS and extensive ARGB lighting. However, its main cons include a large three-slot physical footprint (320mm length) and lower power efficiency compared to competing Nvidia models.

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