AMD intros RX500 series desktop graphics cards

AMD has introduced a slew of desktop graphics cards that follow the previous RX400. The RX 500 series is based on an updated Polaris architecture and comprises of the RX 580, RX 570, RX 560, and RX 550.

RX 580 key specs and features:
2304 stream processors
1257MHz base clock speed
1340 boost clock speed
4GB/8GB 8Gbps GDDR5 VRAM
256-bit memory bus width
185W TDP
57% performance improvement over the R9 380X
Price: $199PHP 11,678INR 16,865EUR 190CNY 1,448 (4GB), $229PHP 13,439INR 19,408EUR 218CNY 1,667 (8GB)
Local SRP: Starts at Php12,000USD 204INR 17,335EUR 195CNY 1,489

RX 570 key specs and features:
2047 stream processors
1168MHz base clock
1244MHz boost clock speed
4GB 7Gbps GDDR5 VRAM
256-bit memory bus width
150W TDP
Price: $169PHP 9,918INR 14,323EUR 161CNY 1,230
Local SRP: Php10,000USD 170INR 14,446EUR 162CNY 1,241

RX 560 key specs and features:
1024 stream processors
64 texture units
16 ROPs
1175MHz base clock
1275MHz boost clock speed
4GB 7Gbps GDDR5 VRAM
128-bit memory bus width
60-80W TDP
Price: $99PHP 5,810INR 8,390EUR 94CNY 721
Local SRP: Php6,000USD 102INR 8,668EUR 97CNY 745

RX 550 key specs and features:
512 stream processors
32 texture units
1183MHz boost clock speed
2GB VRAM
128-bit memory bus width
50W TDP
Price: $79PHP 4,636INR 6,695EUR 75CNY 575
Local SRP: Php4,800USD 82INR 6,934EUR 78CNY 596

“Radeon was built on the promise that all gamers can enjoy the most advanced graphics technologies in their favorite games. Our launch today of the Radeon RX 500 series doubles down on that effort. With higher performance, revolutionary gameplay capture software, latency-reduction technology, Day 0 driver support for game launches, open and affordable standards like Radeon FreeSync, and innovative features like Radeon Chill, we know gamers who have been patiently waiting to upgrade will have more than enough reasons to now,” said Scott Herkelman, corporate vice president and general manager, Radeon Technologies Group.

The RX 580 and RX 570 is both available starting immediately. Meanwhile, the RX 560 will arrive in May and the RX 550 is coming this April 20.

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