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  • Avg. price: ~£160
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 180 W

Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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.

4.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.3

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

3.9

Memory

12.0%

9.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

10

Design

4.0%

6.3

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.8
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £160

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Verdict

The Sapphire Vapor-X R9 370X OC 4 GB is a performance-oriented graphics card based on the 28nm Trinidad XT architecture, featuring 1,280 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. This factory-overclocked model operates at a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 1150 MHz, paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 192 GB/s of bandwidth. Its primary advantages include the highly efficient Vapor-X cooling system with Intelligent Fan Control for quiet operation and a 4 GB VRAM buffer that offers better longevity for higher texture settings compared to the 2 GB variant. However, it carries a relatively high TDP of 180W, requiring two 6-pin power connectors, and its older GCN 1.0 architecture lacks support for modern features like Ray Tracing or hardware-level DirectX 12 Ultimate.

Technical Specifications of graphics card Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.3
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a technical score of 4.34 points, which is lower than that of 89.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

5.9
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 89.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

1,680 points
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb scores 1,680 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 96.6% of graphics cards.
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

0 points
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
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

4,840 points
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb scores 4,840 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 94.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

2.94 TFLOPS
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb delivers 2.94 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 92.8% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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
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

179 GB/s
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb reaches 179 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 89.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
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

12
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.2
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 95.1% of graphics cards and equal to 3.7% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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
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

4
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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
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

4096x2160
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 92.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.4% of graphics cards.
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

1
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.2
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

5.4 Gbps
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 87.8% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

180 W
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 58.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

180 W
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb draws 180 W under peak load, which is lower than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

450 W
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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
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

180 W
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a board power limit of 180 W, which is lower than that of 62.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.5% of graphics cards.
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

180 W
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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

221 mm
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is 221 mm long, which is shorter than 85.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 83.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

745 g
Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb weighs 745 g, which is lighter than 76.1% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb vs the average graphics card

  • 21.33x larger L2 cache
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.512 MB vs 24 MB
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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
  • 64 mm shorter card length
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is shorter than the average graphics card (221 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 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 Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is shorter than the average graphics card (221 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.221 mm vs 285 mm
  • 14 mm lower card height
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 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 Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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.
    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

    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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 DVI outputs
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 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 Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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.
    What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.

    Importance: LOW

    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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
  • 3.31x cheaper
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is cheaper than the average graphics card (£160 vs £530).
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is cheaper than the average graphics card (£160 vs £530).£160 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 21.33x larger L2 cache
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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.
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 64 mm shorter card length
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is shorter than the average graphics card (221 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 14 mm lower card height
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 54.1% lower boost clock speed
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,150 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • No CUDA support
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 42.7% lower base clock speed
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 76.9% lower texture rate
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (88 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 16 fewer compute units
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 78.4% lower pixel rate
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (35.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 87.5% lower FP32 performance
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 78.6% lower PassMark score
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (4,840 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 88.6% lower gaming score
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (1,680 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 90.5% lower FP16 performance
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (2.8 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 87.2% lower compute throughput
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (2.9 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 66.7% lower FP64 performance
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 3,072 fewer FP32 units
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,280 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 70.5% slower memory speed
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (5,600 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 60% lower memory bandwidth
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (179 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 14.3% slower VRAM clock
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • No FSR support
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support FSR, the average graphics card does.
  • 8 older
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb was released earlier than the average graphics card (2015 vs 2023).
    August 2015
  • Older PCIe version
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No AI upscalers
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No DirectStorage support
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
  • Worse SAM support
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older DirectX version
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older OpenCL version
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5.1 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 87.8% fewer transistors
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (2,800 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • Older FSR version
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • No VRR support
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Narrower encode codec support
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older HDCP version
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
  • Lower display resolution
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • Not VR ready
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • 73% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • 10 °C lower thermal ceiling
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 30 dB noisier at idle
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (30 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 5 °C higher idle temperature
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (42 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 54.1% lower boost clock speed
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,150 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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 Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,150 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1150 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 5.6x larger process node
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 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 Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb 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
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 42.7% lower base clock speed
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 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 Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1100 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 76.9% lower texture rate
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (88 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 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 Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (88 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.88 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.80 vs 184
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What customers like about Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb?

  • Efficient Vapor-X cooling system that keeps the card significantly cooler than stock models
  • Generous 4 GB of VRAM, which helps in newer games compared to 2 GB variants
  • Quiet operation even under heavy load, often described as a 'quiet whisper'
  • Factory overclocked for better out-of-the-box performance than standard R9 370X cards
  • Solid build quality featuring a rigid backplate and high-quality components like black diamond chokes
  • Intelligent Fan Control (IFC) that can stop fans at idle to reduce noise and power

What customers dislike about Sapphire Vapor X R9 370X OC 4 Gb?

  • High power consumption (TDP of 180W) compared to more efficient modern or competing cards like the GTX 950
  • Large physical footprint that may cause space issues in smaller cases or multi-GPU setups
  • Limited longevity for modern gaming due to dated GCN 1.0 architecture
  • End-of-life driver support from AMD, which can lead to compatibility issues with the latest titles
  • DirectX 12 support is limited to feature level 11_1, which can be problematic for newer DX12 games

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