ASUS Radeon RX 480 8GB

  • Brand : ASUS
  • Product name : Radeon RX 480 8GB
  • Product code : 90YV09Z0-U0NA00
  • Category : Graphics Cards
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  • Long product name ASUS Radeon RX 480 8GB :

    AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB GDDR5, PCI Express 3.0, OpenGL 4.5, 1266 MHz, 256-bit, HDMI, Display Port

  • ASUS Radeon RX 480 8GB :

    Free Yourself.

    With ASUS RX 480, you can play the latest eSports titles and the most popular AAA games or experience the next level of immersion with premium VR, powered by AMD's revolutionary LiquidVR™ technology. Experience incredible performance with Asynchronous shaders, AMD FreeSync™ technology and enhanced overclocking to power new levels of smooth gameplay performance, at superior frame-rates. And with revolutionary 14nm FinFET technology providing extraordinary performance at cool and quiet levels, you'll be prepared for the future with HDMI™ 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.3/1.4.
    While ASUS GPU Tweak II and XSplit Gamecaster provides you intuitive performance tweaking and instant gameplay streaming.

    Radeon VR Ready Premium Solutions

    Delivering extraordinary visual power and technological innovation, Radeon™ VR Ready Premium solutions are the industry benchmark for enabling premium experiences in the new wave of high-end VR games, entertainment, and applications. Power through the most graphics-intensive games. Enjoy eye-popping cinematic visual quality. Step into fantastic virtual worlds. All with compelling VR presence, lifelike realism, and rich interactivity.

    GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster
    Intuitive performance tweaking


    Adjust clock speeds, voltages and fan speeds to tune your graphics card(s) exactly how you want to. Select between GPU Tweak’s Standard or Advanced modes depending on your level of experience.

    Choose Standard Mode to access Intuitive options for easy tweaking. This is great for those learning how to tune graphics cards. Alternatively try out the Advanced Mode for sophisticated and extensive tuning options that enable complete control for experienced overclockers.

    XSplitGamecaster
    Instant gameplay streaming


    Now, you can also launch XSplit Gamecaster to bring up the in-game overlay and start streaming or recording your gameplay with the click of a button. You can also try the in-game annotations and video editor features to enhance your game stream experience.

    - Powered by AMD
    - Radeon™ RX 480

    - AMD LiquidVR™ Technology
    For smooth, true-to-life, amazingly rich and immersive VR experiences, with broad compatibility and seamless support for leading headsets.

    - PCIE 3.0
    Delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe Gen 2 for faster GPU – CPU communication.

    - DirectX® 12 Technology
    Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance.

  • Short summary description ASUS Radeon RX 480 8GB :

    ASUS Radeon RX 480 8GB, Radeon RX 480, 8 GB, GDDR5, 256 bit, PCI Express 3.0

  • Long summary description ASUS Radeon RX 480 8GB :

    ASUS Radeon RX 480 8GB. Graphics processor family: AMD, Graphics processor: Radeon RX 480, Processor frequency: 1266 MHz. Discrete graphics card memory: 8 GB, Graphics card memory type: GDDR5, Memory bus: 256 bit. DirectX version: 12.0, OpenGL version: 4.4. Interface type: PCI Express 3.0. Cooling type: Active

Specs
Processor
CUDA
Graphics processor family AMD
Graphics processor Radeon RX 480
Processor frequency 1266 MHz
Memory
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Graphics card memory type GDDR5
Memory bus 256 bit
Ports & interfaces
Interface type PCI Express 3.0
HDMI ports quantity 1

Ports & interfaces
DisplayPorts quantity 3
Performance
DirectX version 12.0
OpenGL version 4.4
HDCP
Dual Link DVI
Design
Cooling type Active
Weight & dimensions
Depth 35 mm
Height 95 mm
Width 240 mm
Distributors
Country Distributor
1 distributor(s)
Reviews
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:10:31
Average rating:87
Uk has collected 94 expert reviews for ASUS Radeon RX 480 8GB and the average expert rating is 87 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
enostech.com
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:08:02
Average rating:0
Rx 400 series of the graphics cards are based on the AMD's Polaris architecture that combines the latest FinFET 14 process technology and AMD's advanced power, gating and clocking technologies to deliver a superior cool and quiet gaming experience. Powerf...
  • I did not encounter any issue while gaming with this graphics card. It chewed and digested everything that I threw at it. Where performance suffers in terms of low FPS, fewer settings adjustments were made to get smoother gameplay. For a gamer who is play...
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:08:12
Average rating:67
We first reviewed AMD's Radeon RX480 a couple of months ago, and it was an interesting move on the company's behalf. Launching a new range that ignored the high-end and went straight for the mainstream, with the promise of affordable VR performance for al...
  • "At only $30 more than the cheapest RX 480 with 8GB of onboard memory, Asus has delivered a range of extras that are truly useful."...
eteknix.com
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:08:33
Average rating:0
Some time ago, AMD officially launched the RX 480 as a VR-compliment GPU which targets a mainstream price point. Prior to this release, affordable graphics solutions struggled to contend with demanding presets and provided a sub-par user experience. The R...
  • Competes with the GTX 1060, Excellent performance in DirectX 12 and Vulkan, Exemplary build quality, Good overclocking headroom, Gorgeous aesthetic design, Marvellous cooling solution, Premium components, Relatively quiet, Strong backplate, Stunning light...
  • Costs more than other RX 480 models, Engine clock tends to fluctuate more than I’d expect, “The ASUS STRIX GAMING RX 480 OC is built to a remarkably high standard and has a fantastic VRM design. Also, the graphics card is pretty quiet, looks the part and...
  • PriceAt the time of writing, the ASUS STRIX GAMING RX 480 OC retails for £279.46 including shipping. This is quite expensive for an RX 480 model and priced dangerously close to blower style GTX 1070s which offer a giant leap in performance. Additionally...
lowyat.net
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:08:44
Average rating:0
Originally conceived as a separate gaming series , ASUS has since merged its Strix brand into the company's main Republic of Gamers (ROG) family. Not only that, the company has also elevated the brand to a higher level by putting the ROG Strix name on som...
  • If you love AMD Radeon cards and are looking to own the highest performance RX 480 cards in the market, the ROG Strix RX 480 8GB OC might be one of your best options. Right out of the box, the card performs better than the reference RX 480 card at much lo...
Bit-Tech.net
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:08:48
Average rating:0
Asus's current generation Strix cards are by now very familiar to us, as we've seen the GTX 1060, GTX 1070 and GTX 1080 variants already. That said, we've not seen an AMDbased Strix card with the current crop of GPUs until now, but the theory is the same...
  • If £300 or so is your limit for a GPU upgrade, you're currently looking at either the GTX 1060 6GB or RX 480 8GB, as the GTX 1070 requires substantially more investment. Performance differences vary from game to game but ultimately don't amount to much, b...
pokde.net
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:08:57
Average rating:80
Let's put more AMD Radeon RX 480 scores into our benchmark list. Last time, I reviewed the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 480 8GB graphics card. It was the highest end gaming card based on Polaris architecture you can get. Moving on, we now have the ASUS...
  • Silent fan operation, RGB lighting effects, Cool temperatures under load, Low power consumption, ASUS FanConnect headers, Better VR compatibility with more HDMI ports...
  • Need more voltage for higher overclocks...
  • ASUS ROG STRIX RX 480 8GB OC shares the same price tag and performance level as the ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1060. Both are strong cards for 1080p and 1440p games...
techteamgb.co.uk
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:09:19
Average rating:96
Pretty great card, higher price than I'd like but performs well!...
play3r.net
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:09:27
Average rating:86
The ASUS RX 480 STRIX combines exquisite looks with fantastic RGB functionality making this card one of the best looking ever! It competes pretty well against the NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics card range and it also comes in at a better price point; this makes...
  • One of the best-looking graphics cards money can buy, Fantastic software support thanks to GPU Tweak II and Aura, Offers good value for money at a strong price point, The fastest out of the box RX 480 you can buy, ROG logo on the backplate illuminates; t...
  • The one major plus point that the RX 480 has going for it is CrossFire; multiple graphics card support. The GTX 1060 has SLI disabled which does give the lead to AMD in this regard and anyone running a pair of RX 480 STRIX cards in their system will not be disappointed; make sure your most played games support CrossFire before purchase!...
back2gaming.com
Updated:
2017-09-21 01:09:33
Average rating:176
With the release of the AMD Radeon RX 480 , the GPU wars of re-ignited but with custom cards immediately accompanying the launch of the GTX 1060 it left the reference RX 480 at a bit of a disadvantage particularly in temperatures. Custom cards were announ...
  • Good performance improvement over reference card, Excellent cooling performance, Backplate, Looks, VGA fan connector, AURA RGB, 3year warranty...
  • Priced a bit higher than other customs, No AURA sync with other ROG boards as of yet...
  • ASUS ROG Strix RX 480 8GB Graphics Card ReviewLet's break it down for the ASUS ROG STRIX RX 480 8GB graphics card:Performance. ASUS doesn't go all out on the factory overclock, going for a small ~44Mhz base clock boost which isn't enough to beat its head-...
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