The SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX550 is a low-tier model perfect for online games like League of Legneds, Voerwatch, Rocket League or Counter Strike:Global Offensive. Based on a modern Polaris architecture and sporting 512 GCN stream processors boost-clocked at 1206 MHz, the RX550 is up to 5X faster than an Intel integrated Graphics and up to 2X faster than the previous generation Radeon R7 250 card. The modern GPU also means better support for the latest display and video technologies, such as DriectX 12, FreeSync or H.265 4K encoding.Frame Rate Target ControlFrame Rate Target Control (FRTC) enables users to set a target maximum frame rate when playing an application in full screen mode; the benefit being that FRTC can reduce GPU power consumption (great for games running at frame rates much higher than the display refresh rate) and therefore reduce heat generation and fan speeds/noise on the graphics card.Frame Rate Target Control caps performance not only in 3D rendered in-game scenes, but also in splash screens, loading screens and menus, where frame rates can often run needlessly into the hundreds of FPS. Users might wish to set a very high cap just to limit wasteful FPS like that seen in menus and such, while still taking advantage of the responsiveness given by FPS well beyond 60.AMD Freesync technologyNo stuttering. No tearing. Just gaming.AMD FreeSync technology allows a compatible graphics card and monitor to dynamically change frame rates for the optimum display quality without tearing or stuay.Industry-Standard DisplayportFreesync uses industry-standard displayport Adaptive-Sync Eliminates screen tearing without all the usual lag and latencyAMD XConnect TechnologyPlug in and game on with AMD XConnect technology.Now it s easier than ever to connect and use an external Radeon graphics card. With AMD XConnect technology, external GPU enclosures configured with Radeon Graphics can easily connect and disconnect to a compatible ultrathin notebook or 2-in 1 over Thunderbolt 3 at any time, just like a USB flash drive a first for external GPUs!HDR Ready 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. HDR-ready 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.Long life black polymer capHigh quality aluminum-made long life capacitor is not only to extend the component life time, the product reliability and overclocking ability are also improved. When operational temperatures dropped by 20°C, the product life span is going to be extended up to a factor of ten. In addition, when the operational temperature increased by 20°C, the product life span only decreased by 10%.
| Processor | |
| Graphics processor family: | AMD |
| Graphics processor: | Radeon RX 550 |
| Maximum resolution: | 5120 x 2880 pixels |
| Processor frequency: | 1206 MHz |
| Maximum analog resolution: | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| Maximum digital resolution: | 5120 x 2880 pixels |
| Stream processors: | 512 |
| Maximum displays per videocard: | 3 |
| Memory | |
| Discrete graphics card memory: | 4 GB |
| Graphics card memory type: | GDDR5 |
| Memory bus: | 128 bit |
| Memory clock speed: | 6000 MHz |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Interface type: | PCI Express 2.0 |
| HDMI ports quantity: | 1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity: | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity: | 1 |
| DisplayPort version: | 1.4 |
| Performance | |
| TV tuner integrated: |  |
| DirectX version: | 12.0 |
| Shader model version: | 5.0 |
| OpenGL version: | 4.5 |
| Dual Link DVI: |  |
| PhysX: | |
| OpenCL version: | 2.0 |
| Full HD: | |
| Design | |
| Cooling type: | Active |
| Number of fans: | 1 fan(s) |
| Number of slots: | 1.5 |
| Product colour: | Black, Red |
| Power | |
| Minimum system power supply: | 400 W |
| Power consumption (typical): | 65 W |
| System requirements | |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 84733020 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Depth: | 158 mm |
| Height: | 28 mm |
| Width: | 112 mm |
