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Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£750VRAM:20 GBMemory bus width:320 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):331 W

Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

8.9

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.6

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 84% 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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Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

â–²Better than 86%
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

9.2

Performance

24%

9.0

Memory

12%

7.8

Power

11%

9.3

Features

5%

5.9

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

â–²Better than 80%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £750

What owners say about the Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy

Based on 200 owners sharing their experience in online comments

83%positive7%mixed10%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming and generous memory, while high prices, power draw, and weaker ray tracing draw complaints.

What owners dislike

  • High prices weaken value for performance: many buyers paid around $800 to $1,000 at launch, which they feel made the card less of a bargain.21
  • Weak ray tracing performance: owners say frame rates drop sharply with ray tracing on, so it is best used without it, especially in demanding titles.6
  • High power draw under load: owners report gaming draw around 320 to 378W, and some say it runs warm in summer and wants an undervolt.5
  • High idle power, especially with monitors: with two monitors of different refresh rates, idle draw can stay near 100W, though one owner saw about 38W after driver updates.4
  • Crashes and unstable drivers: some owners see driver timeouts, green screens or occasional driver bugs, mainly in specific games.4
  • Lower than expected FPS in some games: owners report frame rates well below expectations in titles like RDR2 and Warzone, and in VR games like Assetto Corsa.4
  • Stuttering and poor frame pacing: some owners report stutters about twice an hour and worse 1% lows, and one says rolling back to an older driver helped.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

44%

9.2

Performance

24%

9.0

Memory

12%

7.8

Power

11%

9.3

Features

5%

5.9

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

8.9
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
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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Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

7.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
25,533 points
This graphics card scores 25,533 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 78.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
13,726 points
This graphics card scores 13,726 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
29,036 points
This graphics card scores 29,036 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 69.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
16,804 points
This graphics card scores 16,804 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 65.2% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
55.05 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 55.05 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 88.4% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
20 GB
This graphics card has 20 GB of VRAM, which is more than 90.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
320 bit
This graphics card uses a 320 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 86.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
800 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 800 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 81.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
20,000 MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 20,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 66.4% of graphics cards and equal to 7.7% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
54 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 78.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
331 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 331 W, which is higher than that of 85.6% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
300 W
This graphics card draws 300 W under peak load, which is higher than 70.3% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 65.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
?
PCIe power spec
300 W
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Size
330.05x 134.15x 69.47 mm
Length
330.05 mm
This graphics card is 330.05 mm long, which is longer than 83.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
134 mm
This graphics card is 134 mm tall, which is taller than 68.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
?
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Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 44 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    84 vs 40
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    84 vs 40
  • 128 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    192 vs 64
  • 8 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (20 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    20 GB vs 12 GB
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    320 bit vs 192 bit
  • 3.05x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (491.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    491.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 2.28x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (860.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    860.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    336 vs 184
  • 23.1% higher sentiment score
    9.6 vs 7.8
  • 4.6% better value for money
    Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.76 vs 7.4).
    7.76 vs 7.41
  • 44 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    84 vs 40
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    84 vs 40
  • 128 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    192 vs 64
  • 3.05x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (491.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    491.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 2.28x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (860.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    860.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    336 vs 184
  • 2.44x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (55.1 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    55.05 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 2.2% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,560 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,560 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 72.8% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (25,533 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    25,533 points vs 14,779 points
  • 3.58x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.7 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.72 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 28.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (29,036 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    29,036 points vs 22,638 points
  • More FP64 throughput
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 3.49x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (103 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    103 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 50% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (13,726 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    13,726 points vs 9,148 points
  • 8 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (20 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    20 GB vs 12 GB
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    320 bit vs 192 bit
  • 78.6% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (800 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    800 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 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 (2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 20x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (80 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    80 MB vs 4 MB
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    This graphics card has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (256 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    256 KB vs 128 KB
  • 2.52x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (57,700 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    57,700 million vs 22,900 million
  • 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
  • 2.5x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 7.8 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (27.6 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    27.6 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 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 dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 54% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (331 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    331 W vs 215 W
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 47.85 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (330.1 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    330.05 mm vs 282.2 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
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 44.2% more expensive
    Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy is more expensive than the average graphics card (£750 vs £520).
    £750 vs £520
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 5.7% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,810 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,810 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 1 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    December 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • 75% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    6 MB vs 24 MB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3).
    2.2 vs 3
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 54% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (331 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    331 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 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
  • 36.4% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (300 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    300 W vs 220 W
  • 47.85 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (330.1 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    330.05 mm vs 282.2 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
  • 9 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (134 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    134 mm vs 125 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy

  • High rasterization performance for 1440p and solid 4K gaming
  • Large 20GB VRAM capacity provides significant overhead for high-resolution textures
  • Compact design compared to high-end Nvidia RTX 40-series cards, fitting better in smaller cases
  • Uses standard dual 8-pin power connectors, avoiding the need for 16-pin adapters
  • Strong thermal performance with a solid shroud and effective triple-fan cooling system
  • Competitive value for money, especially as prices have dropped since launch
  • High-quality build with a thick metal backplate and ARGB lighting support

What customers don't like about Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy

  • Ray tracing performance trails significantly behind Nvidia's RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti
  • Higher power consumption during multi-monitor setups and media playback due to driver-related issues
  • Lack of support for proprietary Nvidia features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation
  • Historically perceived as poor value compared to its slightly more expensive but faster sibling, the 7900 XTX
  • Occasional driver stability issues and software crashes reported in the AMD Adrenalin ecosystem
  • Large physical dimensions (33cm long) may still be too big for some compact ATX builds
  • Can experience noticeable fan noise under heavy loads or when overclocked

Verdict

The Vastarmor Radeon RX 7900 XT Alloy is a high-performance graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 3.0 architecture, featuring 5,376 stream processors and a significant 20GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 320-bit memory bus. This specific model offers a notable factory overclock with a base clock of 1,810 MHz and a boost clock of up to 2,560 MHz, delivering approximately 55.05 TFLOPS of peak single-precision performance. Its robust cooling solution consists of a triple-fan design to manage a 315W TDP, supported by three 8-pin power connectors and high-speed DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. Main pros include its immense VRAM for 4K gaming and high-end 1440p performance that excels in rasterization, often outperforming competitors in non-ray-traced titles. However, it lacks NVIDIA-exclusive features like DLSS, and its ray tracing performance tends to lag behind similarly priced NVIDIA alternatives.

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