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Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£370VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):170 W

Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 51% of graphics cards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

â–²Better than 70%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11%

9.6

Platform & Features

5%

8.8

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity & Media

â–²Better than 50%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 76%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11%

9.6

Platform & Features

5%

8.8

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity & Media

7.0
User score
User score
8.7/ 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
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than that of 70% of products in this category.
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

7.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,639 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 17,639 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 59.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
9,713 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 9,713 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 52.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
20,528 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 20,528 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 59.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
41,059 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 41,059 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 99.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
25.6 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 25.6 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 54.8% 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
128 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
322.3 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 322.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 65.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% 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
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1a, which is more advanced than on 75.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
?
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
170 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 170 W, which is lower than that of 63.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
182 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 182 W under peak load, which is lower than 61.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
450 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 84.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
170 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 170 W, which is lower than that of 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
170 W
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Size
240x 124x 46.1 mm
This graphics card measures 240x124x 46.1 mm, which is more compact than 75% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Length
240 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 240 mm long, which is shorter than 76.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Height
124 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 124 mm tall, which is shorter than 52.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.3 slot/s, which is slimmer than 51.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,500 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,500 g, which is heavier than 73% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 1.3% of graphics cards.
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Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 31.3% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3290 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    3,290 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40.6% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2700 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 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.
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2500 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 8.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
    the average graphics card
    Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.70 vs 8.000).
    8.7 vs 8
  • 31.3% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3290 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    3,290 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40.6% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2700 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 29% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (210.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    210.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 3.4x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (41059 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    41,059 points vs 12,074 points
  • 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.
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2500 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 8x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    32 MB vs 4 MB
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2 newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    June 2025
    2,025 vs 2,023
  • Newer encoder generation
    This graphics card uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    9 vs 8
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    2.1b vs 2.1
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 1.4a).
    2.1a vs 1.4a
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 20.9% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    170 W vs 215 W
  • 12.4 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (23 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    23 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 24.4% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (170 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    170 W vs 225 W
  • 45 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (240 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    240 mm vs 285 mm
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (240x124 x 46.1 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    240x124 x 46.1 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 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.
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    128 vs 184
  • 8 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    32 vs 40
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 vs 3
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    128 vs 184
  • 8 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    32 vs 40
  • 80 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (64 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    64 vs 144
  • 8 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    32 vs 40
  • 9.4% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (20528 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    20,528 points vs 22,653 points
  • 2,304 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    2,048 vs 4,352
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 28.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (322.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    322.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 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
  • 75% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (32 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    32 vs 128
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 46.9% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1500 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,500 g vs 1,021 g

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04/06/2025
Summary of the review
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT im Test: 16 GB VRAM für die Mittelklasse
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04/06/2025
Summary of the review
AMD RX 9060 XT: El Análisis Completo de la GPU que Define el Gaming 2025 con un gran pero
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Third-party reviews

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

What we like about Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

  • Generous 16GB VRAM provides excellent future-proofing for demanding AAA titles and 4K textures
  • Significant generation-over-generation performance leap (sometimes up to 40%+) over the RX 7600 XT
  • Solid 1440p gaming performance, maintaining high frame rates in most modern titles
  • Improved ray tracing capabilities compared to previous RDNA 3 generations
  • Sapphire's thermal design is highly praised for keeping the card cool and relatively quiet under typical gaming loads
  • Excellent power efficiency using the 4nm manufacturing process

What we don't like about Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

  • Retains a narrow 128-bit memory interface, which can lead to performance bottlenecks at 4K resolution
  • Ray tracing performance still generally trails behind NVIDIA's competing RTX 50-series cards
  • Stock fan curve can be aggressive, leading to audible noise under heavy stress without manual adjustment
  • Limited I/O connectivity on some models, often featuring only one DisplayPort
  • Lack of GDDR7 memory support compared to some immediate competitors
  • Pricing and value proposition are frequently debated, with some users feeling it's closer to an 'entry-level' card with added memory

Verdict

The Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is a performance-focused graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 4 architecture, featuring a factory-overclocked boost clock of up to 3290 MHz and a game clock of 2700 MHz. Key specifications include 2048 stream processors, 32 compute units with 3rd Gen Ray Tracing accelerators, and a substantial 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a 20 Gbps effective clock. Its main strengths lie in its massive generational performance leap for 1080p and 1440p gaming, a high VRAM capacity for longevity in modern titles, and an efficient white-themed Dual-X cooling system that remains cool and quiet. However, some drawbacks include its reliance on older GDDR6 memory instead of newer GDDR7, mixed results in professional AI and content creation benchmarks compared to competitors, and a relatively narrow 128-bit memory interface that can limit performance at 4K resolutions.

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