The AMD Radeon RX 480 Preview: Polaris Makes Its Mainstream Mark
by Ryan Smith on June 29, 2016 9:00 AM ESTGaming Performance
So with the basics of the architecture and core configuration behind us, let’s dive into some numbers.
Overall, AMD is pitching the RX 480 as a card suitable for 1440p gaming as well as 1080p gaming and VR gaming. In the case of 1080p the card is clearly powerful enough, as even Crysis 3 at its highest quality setting is flirting with 60fps. However when it comes to 1440p, the RX 480 feels like it’s coming up a bit short; other than DiRT Rally, performance is a bit low for the 60fps PC gamer. Traditionally cards in the $199-$249 mainstream range have been 1080p gaming cards, and in the long run I think this is where RX 480 will settle at as well.
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Yojimbo - Thursday, June 30, 2016 - link
I don't think it has to do with objectivity, it has to do with relevance. The relevance of a review probably goes down quickly after release date. AT dropped the ball on 1080 and 1070. They don't want to drop the ball on the RX 480 as well.I understand your concern but I think unless there is a consistent bias towards AMD it's misplaced. This is just a single matter of practicality. I definitely can see being (and am myself) annoyed by the 1080 and 1070 reviews taking so long.
HollyDOL - Friday, July 1, 2016 - link
Um, not bias towards AMD, but rather they skip on biggest gpu performance jump in years and rather focus on card with medium performance (although, admittedly likely with biggest FPS/$ leap in years). I would be equally disturbed if the GTX-1080 perf bar card was released by AMD and they just skip it. Skipping Skylake cpu line would have prolly smaller impact than this technology wise.Yojimbo - Friday, July 1, 2016 - link
It's taking them entirely too long to get it out the door, but they aren't just skipping it. It's coming, so Ryan says.HOOfan 1 - Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - link
So, my burning question is.....did sacrificing your blood make the card any faster?Mr Perfect - Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - link
Will the 1070 be reviewed in the 1080 article too? Or is that coming later?bill44 - Thursday, June 30, 2016 - link
I hope I'm wrong about this, but there wont be a full FULL review until it includes the audio architecture (inc. sampling rates supported).It will be totaly game orientated, with barely a mention of madvr performance and decoding/encoding capabilities. Just like all the other reviews.
As I said, I hope I'm wrong about this, and it will be a FULL review.
Sandcat - Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - link
20 days later and still waiting for the RX 480.Stop lying, you aren't doing the 1080/1070 at all.
cocochanel - Thursday, June 30, 2016 - link
There are plenty of decent reviews on the GTX 1080 already.idris - Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - link
I'm wondering how 1070FE benches were added to this "preview"?! Disappointed with AT..Ryan Smith - Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - link
Just so it's noted, 1070FE benchmarks have been in Bench since late May.