Radeon RX 7900XT(X): Sapphire introduces Nitro Plus and Pulse models
AMD’s Radeon RX 7900XT and RX 7900XTX were introduced last week and have been available in stores since then. While they can’t quite match the performance of Nvidia’s RTX 4000 models in ray tracing, they offer very high performance for classic rasterizing. In addition to the Made-by-AMD models (MBA), which are a new name for reference models, there are of course also custom models from the AIB that rely on more powerful coolers, better PCBs and more scope for OC enthusiasts.
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One of the most anticipated designs for AMD cards is typically Sapphire’s Nitro Plus model, as it has been able to convince several times in the past with good temperatures and quiet fans. Now the AMD exclusive partner has not only presented the Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX Vapor X and the sister model based on the Radeon RX 7900XT, but also the Pulse AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX and RX 7900XT at the same time.
The Nitro Plus models use Sapphire’s new Pantheon cooling technology. This sets clock rates of 2,510 MHz and 2,680 MHz in the game and boost clock for the Radeon RX 7900XTX, while the 7900XT comes to 2,220 and 2,560 MHz respectively. In contrast to the MBA model, there are two HDMI 2.1 and two DP 2.1 on the slot bracket. A vapor chamber sits on the GPU, which also touches the graphics memory at the same time. It is intended to dissipate the heat by means of a working fluid through capillary action to an evaporation layer, where it condenses again, so that the maximum possible cooling capacity is achieved.
Unfortunately, Sapphire has not yet announced official prices for either the Nitro Plus or the Pulse models. It can be assumed that both designs will be more expensive than the MBA cards since they bring better board designs, coolers and power consumption. So far, however, it is difficult to estimate how much. In the PCGH price comparison, however, Sapphire lists the MBA models that it from 1,069 euros for the Radeon RX 7900XT and 1,408 euros for the Radeon RX 7900XTX there.
Source: Sapphire
