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MSI RX 480 8 GB
Radeon RX 4808GB GDDR5150W240mm1266 MHz BoostPCIe 3.0
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ChipsetRadeon RX 480
Chipset MakerAMD
SeriesRadeon RX 400 Series
Base Clock1120 MHz
Boost Clock1266 MHz
Stream Processors2304
Launch DateJun 29, 2016
About This Product
The MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB is a mid-range graphics card from AMD's Polaris architecture, released in 2016. It is suitable for 1080p gaming at 60 FPS in many titles, and can handle some 1440p gaming with reduced settings. It offers performance comparable to the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, making it a viable option for budget-conscious gamers seeking solid 1080p performance.
Pros
- Good 1080p gaming performance
- 8GB VRAM for texture-heavy games
- Competitive with GTX 1060 6GB
- Supports FreeSync monitors
Cons
- Outperformed by newer generations
- Higher power consumption than rivals
- Limited 1440p performance
