New HD7870 XT with Boost will have 1536 Stream Processors, 2GB GDDR RAM and utilise reference clocks of 925MHz Base / 975 MHz Boost.
New HD7870 XT with Boost will have 1536 Stream Processors, 2GB GDDR RAM and utilise reference clocks of 925MHz Base / 975 MHz Boost.
PRESS RELEASE
SAPPHIRE Technology has just announced a new graphics card in its HD 7000 series – the SAPPHIRE HD 7870 XT with Boost. Like the other cards in the HD 7000 series, the new card is based on the highly acclaimed Graphics Core Next architecture from AMD.
The SAPPHIRE HD 7870 XT with Boost delivers a new price:performance point to the series. It is based on AMD’s Tahiti architecture with its 256-bit memory interface, and 1536 stream processors and 96 Texture units, unlike the remainder of the HD 7800 series that uses the Pitcairn architecture. Configured with 2GB of high speed GDDR5 memory running at 1500 MHz (6GHz effective) the SAPPPHIRE HD 7870 XT has a core clock of 925MHz which dynamically rises to 975MHz with PowerTune Boost, AMDs dynamic performance enhancement for games.
This new model also features SAPPHIRE’s latest Dual-X cooler technology, with its graduated heatpipes and two aerofoil fans with dust repelling bearings for efficient cooling and low noise operation. Output configuration is Dual Link DVI-I (supporting VGA with dongle supplied), HDMI and two mini-DisplayPorts, allowing a wide range of monitor types to be connected. AMD’s multi-monitor SLS technology, Eyefinity is supported.
For enthusiasts wishing to maximise performance of this graphics card, the latest version of the SAPPHIRE overclocking tool, TriXX supports this technology and is available free to download from the SAPPHIRE website. SAPPHIRE TriXX allows tuning of GPU voltage as well as core and memory clocks, whilst continuously displaying temperature. Manual control of fan speed is supported, as well as user created fan profiles and the ability to save up to four different performance settings.
Specifications
GPU
28 nm Chip
1536 x Stream Processors
Default:925 MHz Eclk; With Boost: 975 : MHz Core Clock
Video Memory
2048 MB Size
256 -bit GDDR5
6000 MHz Effective
Output
1 x HDMI (with 3D)
2 x Mini-DisplayPort
Dual-Link DVI-I
Power
Req. 2 x 6-Pin PCIE Power
Dimension
275(L)x115(W)x35(H) mm Size.
2 x slot
28 nm Chip
1536 x Stream Processors
Default:925 MHz Eclk; With Boost: 975 : MHz Core Clock
Video Memory
2048 MB Size
256 -bit GDDR5
6000 MHz Effective
Output
1 x HDMI (with 3D)
2 x Mini-DisplayPort
Dual-Link DVI-I
Power
Req. 2 x 6-Pin PCIE Power
Dimension
275(L)x115(W)x35(H) mm Size.
2 x slot
The Sapphire 7870 XT will be available in the UK mid-January, priced at around £200. For more information on this and other Sapphire products including graphics cards and HTPC’s visit Sapphiretech.com.
Editor’s Note:- Other companies are utilising the ‘LE’ suffix to describe 7870’s with Tahiti-based GPUs.
