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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£60
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 150 W

XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.2

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%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.3

Performance

24.0%

4.2

Memory

12.0%

7.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.9

Design

4.0%

7.8

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

  • 3.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.6

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.6

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.6

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The XFX Radeon RX 480 Triple X Edition is a performance-oriented graphics card featuring the Polaris 10 GPU architecture and 2304 stream processors. This model is factory overclocked with a boost clock of 1288 MHz and 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 256 GB/s. Key characteristics include a dual-slot design with a custom 'Hard Swap' removable fan system and a solid backplate for improved cooling and durability. Its primary advantages are its strong 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming performance, VR-ready capabilities, and a quieter dual-fan thermal solution compared to reference blower models. However, some users have noted that the card can still run warm under heavy loads and that the overclocking headroom is relatively limited compared to higher-end custom variants.

Technical Specifications of XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.2
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a technical score of 4.24 points, which is lower than that of 87.3% 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
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

4.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.0
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 82% 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

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

5.935 TFLOPS
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx delivers 5.935 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 87.1% 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

8 GB
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% 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
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% 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
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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

256 GB/s
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx reaches 256 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 80.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% 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
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% 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
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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

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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

1.3
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% 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
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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

1.4
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% 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

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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

150 W
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 73% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% 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

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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

500 W
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 76.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 9.6% 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

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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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

240 mm
XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx is 240 mm long, which is shorter than 76.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.4% 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

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx vs the average graphics card

  • Includes dual BIOS
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.150 W vs 215 W
  • 45.37 mm shorter card length
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx is shorter than the average graphics card (240 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx is shorter than the average graphics card (240 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.240 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 8.83x cheaper
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx is cheaper than the average graphics card (£60 vs £530).
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx is cheaper than the average graphics card (£60 vs £530).£60 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • Better FP64 ratio
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 45.37 mm shorter card length
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx is shorter than the average graphics card (240 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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  • 48.5% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,288 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 41.7% lower base clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,120 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 4 fewer compute units
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 79.9% lower FP16 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (5.9 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 74.3% lower compute throughput
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.9 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 2,048 fewer FP32 units
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,304 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 42.9% lower memory bandwidth
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Worse SAM support
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • No sampler feedback
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 74% fewer transistors
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5,700 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 4.4 dB noisier under load
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39.4 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • No RGB lighting
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 48.5% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,288 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,288 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1288 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.8x larger process node
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 41.7% lower base clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,120 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,120 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1120 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 1 fewer fans
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.8000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 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

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.32 vs 64
  • 42.9% lower memory bandwidth
    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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What customers like about XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx?

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio for 1080p and 1440p gaming
  • Comes with a factory overclock of 1288 MHz core clock
  • Includes a high-quality full metal backplate for protection and aesthetics
  • Great longevity thanks to 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM
  • VR-ready performance at an affordable entry price
  • Compact design allows it to fit in most mid-sized and smaller cases
  • Supports modern display tech including HDMI 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.4

What customers dislike about XFX Radeon RX 480 Xxx?

  • Reference-style blower cooler can be quite loud under heavy load
  • Tends to run hot, often reaching temperatures above 80°C without undervolting
  • Limited overclocking headroom due to the basic cooling design
  • Requires manual undervolting or fan curve adjustments for quiet operation
  • A bright blue status LED on the PCB may clash with some case lighting schemes

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techadvisor.com
08/08/2016
XFX Radeon RX 480 review

The XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB is a mid-range graphics card built on AMD’s 14-nanometer 'Polaris' architecture, designed to deliver capable 1080p and 1440p gaming along with solid VR performance at an accessible price point. Sticking closely to AMD's reference blueprint, this specific model features a plain rectangular design equipped with a full metal protective backplate and a slight...Read more

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overclockersclub.com
14/12/2016
XFX RX 480 XXX GTR Review - Overclockers Club

The XFX RX 480 XXX GTR, reviewed by Overclockers Club, is a $249 mid-range card utilizing AMD's Polaris architecture to deliver solid 1080p and 1440p gaming performance. Featuring the Ghost 4.0 cooling solution with True Clock technology, the card runs 7-12°C cooler than competitors under load, maintaining stable boost clocks. Key advantages include "Hard Swap" fans for easy...Read more

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myc-media.de
20. Januar 2017
XFX - Radeon RX 480 GTR Black Edition

The XFX Radeon RX 480 GTR Black Edition is a custom-designed graphics card based on AMD’s Polaris 10 GPU architecture, featuring a factory overclocked boost clock of 1,336 MHz and 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. A major highlight of this model is its unique "Hard Swap Fan" cooling system, which utilizes two 90mm fans attached by simple clips. This design allows users to easily pop the fans...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
29/06/2016
Test • RADEON RX 480 (Includes XFX reference/OC performance data)

This 2016 review evaluates the AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB graphics card, which launched at an entry price of €259. The card debuts the Polaris 10 GPU and introduces AMD's fourth-generation Graphic Core Next architecture (GCN 4). Unlike previous generations, Polaris 10 is the first chip from AMD explicitly engineered to prioritize performance-per-watt efficiency over raw, unconstrained...Read more

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hardware.fr
29/06/2016
Radeon RX 480 : les modèles de référence Sapphire et XFX

The Hardware.fr review of the reference AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB highlights a highly anticipated 14nm Polaris architecture launch that balances great physical build foundations with severe engineering oversights. On the positive side, the card features a very rigid design thanks to a massive interior metal plate that fully secures the PCB and stabilizes the blower fan—a major...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
05/12/2016
Watch Dogs 2: análisis de su rendimiento GTX 1080 / RX 480

Watch Dogs 2 PC Performance Review Summary The Profesional Review analysis concludes that the PC port of Watch Dogs 2 suffers from poor optimization, specifically when utilizing the maximum "Ultra" graphical presets. The main pros highlighted in the review focus on the game's ambitious open-world environment and the integration of advanced visual elements powered by Nvidia GameWorks...Read more

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