The Radeon RX 5500 XT is included in the 5500 series, so we may or may not be undergoing a launch that will have this new card, somehow much higher in performance than its sister RX 5500.
So, to begin with this analysis, let us first know its technical details.
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Features and technical specifications
This graphics card comes to us based on the Navi 14 chip, especially in its Navi 14 XTX mode, the largest of its generation and the RDNA 1.0 architecture. Its lithographic process is an enhanced 7 nm made by TSMC, which allows this Navi GPU to detect up to 6.4 billion transistors at a residence lasting only 158 mm2.
Its 1408 GPU alberta shits at 22 CUs, and 88 TMUs and 32 ROPs will share 2 MB L2 cache. As curious as it may be, its Boost Clock is set to the same level as that offered by AMD (1845 MHz), but its Game Clock reaches 1737 MHz, which is 20 times more than the official AMD specification.
This model carries 4 GB of GDDR6 offering bandwidth of 224 GB / s thanks to a 128-bit bus and a VRAM speed of 14 Gbps.
Its interface is PCIe 4.0, so it's up to the car for this version and the next development in the band. With no reference model like the one available for sale, the FP32 data between this model and the model will be the same, approximately 5,196 TFLOPS.
To use it vigorously, we will need only 8 connectors, since its use is only 130 watts.
Unboxing
This Sapphire Pulse RX 5500 XT 4 GB comes with quality packaging. Great appearance, great features, compact size and very precise size.
On the back of it we have the standard requirements for a card system that is said to work without problems, where its main differences are also clarified compared to other models in the range.
Once it is unlocked, the first thing we will find will be a well-pressed box of cardboard, where nothing goes out of its way.
Once inside, the first thing we find is a quick installation guide and manufacturer's warranty, where below we see how the card comes wrapped neatly in a bubble-covered envelope.
This Sapphire Pulse RX 5500 XT 4 GB comes with no accessory, only the one seen in the image above, so the product is focused on the model at a very low cost without the card itself.
Sapphire Pulse RX 5500 XT 4 GB
The original idea left a good taste, product in its size and packaging. Noteworthy at first are its fans, no doubt intriguing, which we will review later.
Second, we have to highlight its standard backplate, something that does not include all models, which you see as it goes from the PCB to the height of the entire heatsink.
As already mentioned, it includes one HDMI and three DisplayPort, where the actual bracket is made by the manufacturer. Behind and vice versa shows a heatsink quantity, which is not very impressive, which is reasonable due to its low usage and manner, it is able to maintain two full-size gaps in this model.
The PCIe side features three 6mm thermal insulation units that we do not currently know if they are in direct contact with the deceased or instead include coldplate. Here we can better see that both the heatsink and the backplate are overused, which could indicate that AMD provides manufacturers with reliable PCBs.
The other side is very simple, where not only can the screen print of the product and the 8 connector.
The top half of the card does not come from its ash gray color and its two fans. These fans are 10 inches and have 9 heads with air circuits, with their last part touching light.
Due to the height of the card, its input angle is not much talked about and thanks to its fixed radio frequency range is smaller than other models. This should allow for better performance with the audio content, something we will explore later.
Touch to know the steps of this Sapphire Pulse RX 5500 XT 4 GB, as it is a very important segment for many users, especially in terms of length. This model goes straight to 23 cm, only 0.3 mm difference compared to the factory index.
As for its diameter, we could not find the 121.8 mm that the manufacturer had hoped for. We understand that it may be because it takes such a measure from the PCIe and not the scope of the card itself.
Dimensions, Sapphire reports 39.6 mm, but we were unable to confirm this measurement, or know that its scales reflect a mile from the rear planet. The maximum height is reflected back, as the cover screw readers are only a few millimeters thick and the scales also get more miles, but still, they are only 36.11 mm according to our digital footprint.
PCB analysis and analysis
The heatsink with the lid is removed from the PCB only by removing the four center screws with a star screwdriver. To remove it we have to release the cable to the fans and it will come out with no problems.
As you can see, the heatsink density is not high, but well thought out.
The three heat holes pass through the same diameter, where in all cases they rotate to the center to eliminate the heat of the small plate that is Sapphire included. This cold does not include a midplate connection which said heatsink will cool GDDR6 memories, even though they form a single piece built independently.
It is necessary to highlight the VRM cooling system, because the company has added an appendix to the left side of such a need with a particular midplate with thermalpads.
Returning to the icy cold weather, we see the use of hot coating by Sapphire. Too much is being introduced to this cold box, something to be shown for dead is so widespread. Spherical surface of low density, easy to disassemble and less visible.
These types of computers tend to get stronger over time, but they tend to offer better performance by completing all the imperfections of both components easily.
The backdrop that incorporates this model is no big secret, since the only thing visible is the better support and better heatsink and PCB, releasing some of its components for better cooling, something we'll see next.
In the meantime, a PCB that incorporates this model is fully capable of being the GPU of this range, we should not be fooled by its cramped, standard ITX GPU size.
Let's start with the chip, which comes without screen printing and where it was expected to see such a high amount of thermal insulation. Fortunately it is not electrically charged and its amount and abundance can affect the thermal efficiency only.
Next to it we have a VRAM model available. We're talking about the Micron D9WCW, which responds to a specific model MT61K256M32JE-14: A, where its data indicates that they run at either the original 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps active.
Here we have a single-phase GPU controller only. It is the International Rectifier IR35217, which is widely used in the industry for its efficiency and effectiveness.
With GDDR6 instead, Sapphire has programmed the OnSemi NCP81022N controller, which by its definition can control 4 stages if needed.
In this case it is not necessary, because we are talking about the 6-phase GPU process and 2 with GDDR6 memory, based on MOSFET 4CG29 and LR22 and LR27 stages.
Here we can see the switch to changing the BIOS between primary and primary. Sapphire calls this thing TriXX BIOS switching, something we can also choose from using its TriXX 7.0 software.
After the PCB does not only reveal exciting details, only the electronic components that Sapphire discovered in the back row to enhance the crack.
In the first case we see a large SMD as a voltage reset and a NKS 6S7103 bios chip. On the other hand, we have the 78M05G power line, which is widely used in industry and where it has proven to be the most important of the PCB.
1080p gaming performance
2K working games
Examination of molding
Frequency, temperature, noise and usage
Excessive penetration
Conclusion
With this Sapphire Pulse RX 5500 XT 4 GB we have some lights and shades. Starting out with a misconception, we must say that we had some major problems with drivers.
Logically this was not the graphics card itself, but of AMD, which claimed to support the said card model, but the GPU model was not correctly detected on the new 19.12.2. It had to force the installation of the RX 5500 to dry in order for it to work.
Regarding the driver itself, it was impossible to work with Call of Duty: Modern Wars or Metro Exodus, so they were not included in the comparison. We think this will be corrected in the future and is a result of poor roll-out of these cards.
Saving these issues, on the other hand we can reproduce the second model provided by AMD (PowerColor RX 5500 XT Red Devil 8 GB), the card behaving as expected. It's one step ahead of the RX 580 and much closer to the RX 590, much lower usage, better temperatures and similar costs.
When we focus on a particular model and compare it with other rivals, temperatures have not been very good for reporting applications, but it is true that, in terms of noise, we are experiencing a model quite well without overrolls True Happiness
Sapphire seems to balance the balance in this last parameter, since the temperatures do not exceed 70 degrees at any time (and do not shrink), so in this case the sound comes from before dropping to 2, 3 or more degrees, it will make no difference in frequency.
But these (waves) are a clear step forward from AMD, where NVIDIA is almost the same as the current list. This helps to reinforce efficiency, but at the same time it shows something bizarre in terms of drama and experimentation.
It may be for an aging driver (we attest), but wherever his war with the upcoming GTX 1060 6GB comes. In any case, the percentages are about the RX 580 and it's definitely in conflict with the RX 590, especially at 1080p.
At 2K the difference is minimized by the small bus of this Sapphire Pulse RX 5500 XT 4 GB, a common feature on this graphics card list, where the rear is not intended for this decision, but for FHD users.
In excess return, it is a limited card, possibly due to pure PCB performance. The second BIOS only increases the frequency of a few MHz, so you can't talk about something important. In any case, we cannot increase the voltage and Power Target is only available at 20%.
The frequency in the GPU is not restricted, but in your VRAM GDDR6, as we cannot exceed 1860 MHz, where it is difficult to even achieve stability. We can say that it is a model that allows for overproduction, but in moderation.
Finally, we have to remember that this model has only 4 GB of VRAM, which limits to high resolutions and according to which games. This should be thoroughly tested, as it continues to protect itself against the nail and the teeth, it is not broken and skilled.
The good is undoubtedly that there is better performance improvement as AMD hits drivers. This is a common scenario where, as analysts, we see the power in that GPU. We won't get much greater performance improvements, but better time frames and more FPS, especially where they are disappearing now.
Therefore, it is very possible that the passage of time feels good, because AMD still has a function before. This is also the case in the PowerColor model, because the features in most cases are very similar.
For its final score, we offer a silver award to this Sapphire Pulse RX 5500 XT 4 GB Congratulations Sapphire!
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