Design
Cooling type |
Active |
Illumination |
Y |
Performance
HDCP |
Y |
TV tuner integrated |
N |
PhysX |
N |
OpenGL version |
4.5 |
Processor
Processor frequency |
1266 MHz |
FireStream |
N |
CUDA |
N |
Graphics processor family |
AMD |
Memory
Memory clock speed |
8000 MHz |
Discrete graphics adapter memory |
8 GB |
Graphics adapter memory type |
GDDR5 |
Memory bus |
256 bit |
Ports & interfaces
DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
Interface type |
PCI Express x16 3.0 |
HDMI ports quantity |
2 |
DisplayPorts quantity |
2 |
Additionally
Dual-link DVI |
N |
Graphics controller |
Radeon RX 480 |
Radeon RX 480, 8GB GDDR5, PCIe 3.0 x16, DVI, 2 x HDMI, 2 x DisplayPort
<b>ROG Strix Radeon RX 480 8GB GDDR5 with Aura Sync RGB for best VR & 4K gaming</b>
- DirectCU III with Patented Wing-Blade Fans delivers 30% cooler and 3X quieter performance.
- ASUS FanConnect features 4-pin GPU-controlled headers connected to system fans for optimal thermal performance.
- Industry Only Auto-Extreme Technology with Super Alloy Power II delivers premium quality and best reliability.
- Aura RGB Lighting to express personalized gaming style.
- VR-friendly HDMI Ports for immersive virtual reality experiences.
- GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster provides intuitive performance tweaking and lets you stream your gameplay instantly.
OUTSHINE
THE COMPETITION
ROG Strix Radeon RX 480 gaming graphics cards are packed with exclusive ASUS technologies, including DirectCU III Technology with Patented Wing-Blade Fans for 30% cooler and 3X quieter performance, and Industry-only Auto-Extreme Technology for premium quality and the best reliability. Aura RGB Lighting enables a gaming system personalization and VR-friendly HDMI ports let gamers easily enjoy immersive virtual reality experiences. ROG Strix Radeon RX 480 also has GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster that provides intuitive performance tweaking and instant gameplay streaming.
<b>DirectCU III Technology with Direct-GPU Contact Heatpipes
30% Cooler and 3X Quieter Performance</b>
Exclusive DirectCU III cooling technology features direct-GPU contact heatpipes that transports more heat away from the GPU and outperform reference designs, achieving up to 30% cooler gaming performance.
<b>Patented Triple Wing-Blade 0dB Fans
Max Air Flow with 105% More Air Pressure</b>
DirectCU III features triple 0dB fans engineered with a patented wing-blade design that delivers maximum air flow and improved 105% static pressure over the heat sink, while operating at 3X quieter volumes than reference cards. The 0dB fans also let you enjoy games in complete silence and make DirectCU III the coolest and quietest graphics card in the market.
<b>ASUS FanConnect
Targeted Supplemental Cooling</b>
When gaming, GPU temperatures are often higher than CPU temps. However, chassis fans usually reference CPU temperatures only, which results in inefficient cooling of the system. For optimal thermal performance, ROG Strix graphics cards feature two 4-pin GPU-controlled headers that can be connected to system fans for targeted cooling.
<b>Auto-Extreme Technology
Industry-only 100% Automated Production Process</b>
All ASUS graphics cards are now produced using Auto-Extreme Technology, an industry-exclusive, 100% automated production process that incorporates premium materials to set a new standard of quality. Auto-Extreme Technology ensures consistent graphics card quality as well as improved performance and longevity. This new manufacturing process is also environmentally friendly, eliminating harsh chemicals and reducing power consumption by 50%.
<b>6 Phase Super Alloy Power II
Enhanced Durability and Efficiency</b>
ASUS engineers have integrated premium alloy components into their graphics card designs to reinforce overall reliability. Super Alloy Power II components greatly enhance efficiency, reduce power loss and achieve thermal levels that are approximately 50% cooler than previous designs.
<b>GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster
Tweak Till Your Heart's Content</b>
Redesigned with an intuitive, all-new UI, GPU Tweak II makes overclocking easier and more visual than ever, while still retaining advanced options for seasoned overclockers. With one click, the new Gaming Booster function maximizes system performance by removing redundant processes and allocating all available resources automatically.
<b>XSplit Gamecaster
Instant Gameplay Streaming</b>
An included 1-year XSplit Gamecaster premium license* — a $99 USD value — lets you easily stream or record gameplay via a convenient, in-game overlay. The overlay also displays GPU clock speed, temperature, and VRM usage, and has GPU Tweak II controls, so gamers can choose a gaming profile and boost performance with just one click.
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