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MSI RX 480 ARMOR 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 RX 480 ARMOR 8 GB is an AMD Polaris-based GPU suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings, offering playable frame rates in many titles. It competes with NVIDIA's GTX 1060 6GB, often trading blows depending on the game and API. This card is a viable option for budget-conscious gamers seeking solid performance for older or less demanding modern games.
