AMD launches gamer optimised Radeon RX 470 GPU

AMD said in a press statement that the Radeon RX 470 delivers on the promise of uncompromised HD gaming with exceptional graphics performance and low power consumption because it is Supercharged with true asynchronous compute, support for high dynamic range monitors and designed from the ground up for low-overhead APIs.

“We are delivering the next chapter of the Radeon Rebellion with the new Radeon RX 470, a GPU which offers brilliant HD gaming and is packed with future-proof technology1 at an impeccable price,” said Raja Koduri, senior vice president and chief architect, Radeon Technologies Group, AMD. 

“We’ve defined the Radeon RX lineup with feedback from gamers and enthusiasts who use our graphics technology. They have spoken and we have listened. The Radeon RX 470 is a premium card with compelling features that will entice enthusiasts worldwide.”

The Radeon RX 470 outperforms the previous generation in gaming with its 32 compute units, 2048 stream processors, and up to 4.9 teraflops processing power, yet typical board power is just 120 watts. This produces outstanding gaming with greater than 60 fps at ultra-settings on a wide variety of the latest game titles, the statement added.

According to AMD, Radeon RX 470 has following outstanding features:

- Gamer Optimised – Powered by 4th generation Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture featuring asynchronous shaders and an enhanced geometry engine, the Radeon RX 470 graphics card offers smooth gameplay at HD resolutions on the latest DirectX 12, Vulkan, and e-Sports titles.

- Cool Efficiency – The Radeon RX 470 graphics card features premium technology with optimized FinFET 14nm technology that brings new levels of performance and low system power requirements. This allows for new levels of gaming performance to be realized in smaller, less power demanding solutions.

- Stunning HDR Pixels – Featuring a brand new display engine, the Radeon RX 470 is ready to power the new generation of HDR content and displays for video and gaming.5

- Game Changing Control - As sophisticated as the Polaris architecture-based Radeon RX 470 graphics card is, the software that powers the card is equally as sophisticated. Radeon Software drivers enable the ultimate in performance, features and stability to ensure an exceptionally smooth and fast out-of-box experience. The latest Radeon Settings software takes customization to a whole new level. With per state control over clocks and voltage, users can easily customize their system for new levels of performance.6

- Quiet Gaming – The latest Radeon RX 470 GPUs offer silent gaming features that dynamically optimizes sound volumes based on actual temperature and workloads.

- Ready for AMD XConnect Technology – 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—an ideal form factor for fast and efficient Polaris-powered GPUs.7