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ColorFire HD 6850 X2 XStorm
Radeon HD 6850 X22GB GDDR5254W800 MHz BoostPCIe 2.0
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Full Specifications
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ChipsetRadeon HD 6850 X2
Chipset MakerAMD
SeriesRadeon HD
Base Clock800 MHz
Boost Clock800 MHz
Stream Processors960
Launch DateSep 19, 2011
About This Product
The ColorFire HD 6850 X2 XStorm is a dual-GPU graphics card featuring two Radeon HD 6850 chips. With 2GB GDDR5 memory and a 256-bit interface, it offers performance comparable to a single Radeon HD 6970 or GeForce GTX 570. This card is suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in titles from its era, but its age limits its utility for modern games.
Pros
- Dual-GPU design for its time
- Suitable for 1080p gaming (older titles)
- 2GB GDDR5 memory
- Multiple display outputs
Cons
- High power consumption (254W TDP)
- Requires two 8-pin power connectors
- Limited modern game performance
