After launching the entry-level PRO W7400 GPU, AMD is back with its gaming variant, bringing identical specifications.
AMD Launches RDNA 3-Based Radeon RX 7400, Boasting 1792 Shaders, 28 Ray Accelerators, 8 GB GDDR6 Memory Clocked at 10.8 Gbps
There is hardly any difference in the specifications of the recently launched Radeon PRO W7400 and the Radeon RX 7400, which AMD launched today. Both GPUs are based on the RDNA 3 architecture, and the RX 7400 is a gaming variant of the PRO 7400, targeting the budget segment, offering identical specifications. We recently saw the Radeon RX 7400 being listed in a budget enterprise desktop PC by Dell, which suggested that the GPU will feature 8 GB VRAM capacity.
Well, it's true as AMD has listed its detailed specifications on the website, bringing 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM, but it will be a slower one compared to the memory found on faster RX 7000 GPUs. Similar to the Radeon PRO W7400, the Radeon RX 7400 also brings 10.8 Gbps memory speed. This results in a memory bandwidth of 173 GB/s, which is roughly 40% lower than the memory bandwidth of the Radeon RX 7600. The latter is its bigger sibling, boasting the same 8 GB / 128-bit memory configuration.
The RX 7400 is based on the same NAVI 33 die, found on the RX 7600, but a cut-down version, dropping the shader count to 1792. However, the Radeon RX 7400 is also ray tracing capable, and despite being the slowest, the GPU is the cheapest RX 7000 GPU to support ray tracing, bringing 28 Ray accelerators. Of course, it won't be possible to get playable frame rates with this GPU with RT on, particularly when its bigger siblings already struggle even with better specs.
The Radeon RX 7400 seems to be targeted at the entry-level segment, bringing a single-slot design and a length of just 167mm. It's technically the same size as the PRO W7400 and won't require any external power connectors due to a TBP of just 55W. So, it will be perfect for pre-built, particularly entry-level solutions, which is why we saw Dell deploying the GPU in its new enterprise desktop PC.
AMD hasn't announced whether it will be available in the DIY market, but it's likely an OEM-specific GPU and should start shipping soon.
News Sources: AMD, Notebookcheck
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