XFX Radeon RX 470 RS 4GB OC Black Edition Video Card Review

Videocards/VGA Reviews by stefan @ 2016-11-14

The Radeon RX 470 RS 4GB OC Black Edition card from XFX comes with a decent overclock from the factory and thanks to this fact, it traded punches quite a lot of times with the R9 290/R9 390 cards from HIS (which did also feature a mild overclock). This practically means that we are dealing with a solid performer at Full HD resolutions, while for 1440P we would need to lower some of the game details in order to get over 60FPS; in AMD-optimized games though, we could have some surprises, meaning that the RX 470 would perform well even when we do have all game details cranked at max.

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Product Features Part II

AMD Exclusive GCN & Crossfire Technology

 

The Ultimate Compute Architecture with Multiple GPU Scaling

 

Discover the direct-to-theGPU performance advantage of Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, enabling stunning detail and dynamic gaming, a richer and more immersive VR experience, with exceptional graphics performance and low power consumption. 4th generation Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture features asynchronous shaders and an enhanced geometry engine, so you can enjoy exceptionally smooth gameplay on the latest DirectX® 12 and Vulkan™ titles.

 

AMD CrossFire technology lets you connect multiple graphics cards to amplify your system’s graphics processing capability including enhancements that set a new standard of consistent and smooth gameplay.

 

AMD Eyefinity Technology

 

Multidisplay technology for gaming, productivity and entertainment.

 

Expand your territory and customize your field of vision. Connect up to six displays on a single GPU for dynamic, panoramic multi-screen gaming. You’ll get an expansive experience that’s truly out of sight. (additional displays may require the use of MST hub).

 

Tuned By XFX For Peak Performance

 

Giving you the performance you have come to expect from XFX.

 

Overclocking your card to it's peak performance potential is not an easy task but a stock card is simply under-utilizing your graphics card's full potential. Luckily for you, we have factory overclocked the RX 470 RS at the BIOS level and have fine tuned it for optimal gaming performance. Our state-of-the art equipment and testing labs ensure that your card reaches it's maximum performance level safely and optimally.

 

XFX's 3 Year Warranty

 

Giving you the performance you have come to expect from XFX.

 

Even though we trust that our high quality products will continue working at peak performance well beyond your use of it, we want to put our word behind that promise. That is why we offer our 3 Year Warranty with this series of graphics cards. This means that your product is protected by a 3 year limited hardware warranty on manufacturing defects of anything on the card.

 

AMD LiquidVR

 

Exceptionally Comfortable VR .

 

Experience beautifully rich and immersive VR experiences with advanced comfort and effortless compatibility. Avoid nausea and motion sickness, made possible by the AMD LiquidVR™ initiative, featuring ground breaking Asynchronous Shaders.

 

The Radeon™ RX 400 graphics cards, combined with AMD LiquidVR™ technology already in use by leading head-mounted display (HMD) vendors, provides an exceptional platform for a fully immersive and comfortable VR experience.

 

Premium HDR

 

Expand the range of colors.

 

Premium HDR - High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a state-of-the-art technology for gamers and cinephiles that care deeply about the display quality of their TV or monitor. Modeled after the acuity of human vision, HDR vastly expands the range of colors and contrast ratios that can be shown by compatible displays. HDRready games and movies played on an HDR display appear strikingly sharp, colorful, and vivid, with enhanced contrast and sophisticated nuance compared to even the most stunning SDR content.

 

The Radeon™ RX 470 graphics card’s brand new display engine and HDR ready capabilities equip you for the new wave of HDR displays, content and the future of gaming.

 

Radeon™ Software

 

A premium set of driver utilities.

 

As sophisticated as the Polaris architecture based graphics cards are, the software that powers the cards is equally as sophisticated. Radeon™ Software delivers the ultimate in performance, features and stability to help ensure an exceptionally smooth and fast out of the box experience.

 

With Radeon™ WattMan (formerly AMD Overdrive™) – Push your hardware to the limits. Radeon™ Settings takes customization to a whole new level with per state control over clocks, voltages, and temperature.

 

Latest Display Connections

 

Ready for the latest displays

 

Radeon™ GPUs with the Polaris architecture support HDMI® 2.0b and DisplayPort™ 1.3 for compatibility with a new generation of monitors that would make any gamer excited.

 

Extreme 4K Gaming for serious gamers.

 

Experience resolutions up to four times higher than HD and see everything your opponent throws at you without sacrificing a single detail.

 

Teleport into life-like 4K gaming realism with AMD Radeon™ Rx 470 Series graphics. Reign over all the action in 4K with supercharged performance and 256-bit 4gb GDDR5 memory. Add more muscle with AMD CrossFire technology and amplify your gaming performance with the superior scalability with multiple Rx 470 Series GPUs.

 

AMD XConnect Technology

 

Great performance, even on the go.

 

Should a PC gamer on the go buy a gaming notebook that’s tough to carry, or a thin notebook that’s tough to game on?

 

AMD XConnect™ unlocks the best of both worlds on systems designed for Thunderbolt™ 3 eGFX enclosures. Finally you can use a desktop graphics card on a notebook.

 

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