Summary
AMD is gearing up to launch a new Radeon RX 7000 series GPU called the RX 7900 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition), but it will be exclusive to China. The card is expected to launch on July 28 and there are no details on pricing yet. Leaked images of the GPU show a Sapphire Nitro+ variant that has a triple fan cooler design similar to the Radeon RX 7900 XT, but with a few changes. Rumors around the specifications suggest that it will feature a new Navi configuration.
The Radeon RX 7900 XT and 7900 XTX were unveiled in November last year tocompete with Nvidia’s RTX 40 series of cards. The Radeon 7000 series is based on the RDNA 3 microarchitecture and TSMC 5nm process, making it quite efficient in terms of power draw. Then in May of this year, the company released the more budget-friendly Radeon RX 7600. Recently, there have been rumors about three new cards: theRadeon RX 7700, the RX 7800, and now the RX 7900 GRE.
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According to known tipster@momomo_uson Twitter, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE will be launched on July 28. The tipster cites aBiliBili reportconfirming AMD’s participation in the China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (ChinaJoy 2023), which is scheduled from July 28 to July 31 in Shanghai. It is expected that the company will unveil its new GPU, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, at the event. While AMD has not shared any details about the GPU, there have been quite a few leaks giving us an idea about what to expect.
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Theleaked images show a Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 GREgraphics card with a triple fan cooler much like the standard Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XT, but with some tweaks. As for the specifications, the packaging for the GPU mentions 16GB VRAM which is lower than the standard RX 7900 XT’s 20GB. It is expected to come with 84 RDNA 3 compute units, the same as the 7900 XT. It is said to be powered by dual 8-pin connectors and has an ARGB header, a Fan-In connector, and a BIOS switch.
Board Partner Radeon RX 7900 XT GPUs Currently Available In The US
SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 7900 XT
The SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 7900 XT is a tried and true name when it comes to AMDs graphics cards. If you’re moving into the 1440p realm, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the performance of a 7900 XT, also making it a great option for heavy workloads thanks to its large VRAM capacity.
XFX Speedster MERC310 RX 7900 XT Black
The XFX Speedster MERC310 is a no-frills performer that offers great value and non-nonsense cooling thanks to its custom MERC Triple Fan Cooling Solution that performs better than the stock SKU while keeping temperatures low thanks to its built-in vapor chamber as part of the thermal solution.
MSI Radeon RX 7900 XT Gaming Trio Classic 20G
The MSI Radeon RX 7900 XT Gaming Trio Classic 20G provides the best value on the market for intense 4K gaming. With a boost clock speed of 2400 MHz and 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, this MSI graphics card outshines the competition. The graphics card’s Torx 4.0 fan uses a ring-shaped construction to direct airflow toward heatsinks. Relying on a brushed aluminum backplate, the MSI Radeon RX 7900 XT Gaming Trio Classic 20G is built to withstand years of heat and abuse suffered in a gaming rig.
The lower VRAM falls in line with the rumors that suggest this new GPU will use a new Navi configuration which could be a hybrid between the Navi 31 and Navi 32 chipset. As per PCGamesHardware, the RX 7900 GRE is expected to come with a boost clock of 2396MHz and a TGP of 300W. Comparing it to the RX 7900 XT which is more power-hungry at 315W (TBP) and has a boost clock of 2400MHz, we can see that the performance could be very close to the XT.
Now while the card will be exclusive to the Chinese market, it is expected to be cheaper than the RX 7900 XT which launched at $899 but is available for around $750 to $1000, depending on the board partner. It is unclear at this point if AMD will bring the card to the US later, or a different GPU with similar specifications. For reference, the RX 7600 starts as low as $258 going up to $340. The RX 7900 XTX, on the other hand, starts around $940 and goes up to $1850.
Alternate Radeon RX 7000 Series GPU Offerings
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC
The Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC is a triple-fan dual-slot graphics card that brings Gigabyte’s effective WINDFORCE cooling technology. It has three 80mm fans with alternate spinning that work alongside the five composite copper heat pipes that directly touch the GPU. The GPU uses the highest-grade metal chokes, 2oz copper PCB, lower ESR solid capacitors, and lower RDS(on) MOSFETs, among other features.
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU
The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a top-tier graphics card that will run any game at high detail and frame rates. It also offers a unique, user-friendly feature with its Fan Quick Connect system. If a fan issue occurs, there’s no need to send the whole card back.The graphics card also sports a Dual ARGB Light Bar. Not only is the GPU super powerful, but it also provides aesthetic appeal with ARGB LEDs.
Sapphire AMD Radeon NITRO+ RX 7900 XTX Vapor-X
The Sapphire Nitro lineup is synonymous with the highest-end AMD 3rd-party GPU offerings in the market. The Nitro+ doubles down on this with the highest-in-market clocks and a vapor chamber that outperforms the stock design considerably while trading at a significant premium over competing 7900XTX-based products.
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