[PureBlackFire]

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Sapphire is preparing thirteen Radeon R7 and R9 graphics cards for tomorrow.

Spoiler: Sapphire Radeon R7 240 and R7 250

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Sapphire made six R7 graphics cards, including two 250 and four 240. Both are based on Oland GPU, but the configuration is different on each of those. The R7 240 is using Oland PRO with 320 Stream Processors, whereas the R7 250 with Oland XT has 384 Stream Processors.

Sapphire prepared multiple variants based on memory configuration, that said you have 1GB, 2GB and even 4GB models, but the higher the capacity the lower the bandwidth, since only 1GB models use GDDR5 modules. The R7 240 are all clocked at 730 / 780 MHz, leaving 1000+ clocks for 250. The memory speed depends on the type, we have either 1.8 GHz or 4.6 GHz clocks.

Spoiler: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X

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The almighty R7 260X is equipped with Bonaire GPU, which has 896 Stream Processors. Additionally we have 2GB GDDR5 memory across 128-bit interface. The R7 260X is clocked at 1050 MHz, and it doesn't have boost, which would explain the missing field in a leaked GPU-Z screenshot a while ago. This card runs at rather fast memory clocks - 1620/6600 MHz.

Spoiler: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X

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Sapphire made three models, all non-reference. The R9 270X is equipped with Curacao XT, and I can finally confirm this is a pure Pitcairn replacement, since it only has 1280 SPs, not 1526 as some said.

The Sapphire 270X Dual-X is clocked at 1020 MHz for base and 1070 MHz for boost. It has a memory clocked at 1400 / 5600 MHz.

Sapphire 270X Vapor-X has a base clock of 1050 MHz and boost clock at 1100 MHz. The memory is slightly overclocked to 1450/ 5800 MHz.

Moving on to Sapphire R9 270X TOXIC, which has the highest clock so far - 1100 MHz base clock and boost clock which will be announced later. The memory is running at 1500 / 6000 MHz.

Spoiler: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X

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Of course Sapphire is also preparing 280X, a HD 7970 GE rebrand. The specs are so obvious that I'm sure you already know them. Card is equipped with Tahiti XT GPU with 2048 SPs. There are three different cards, just like 270X: TOXIC, Dual-X and Vapor-X. All three cards are featuring 3GB GDDR5 memory across 384-bit interface.

 

[Kuivamaa]

If this lineup is accurate,it is very incomplete. Nothing to replace 7750/7770, no successor to the 7850 and a huge gap between 270X and 280X .

 

[motherpuncher]

Toxic looking a little like a lightning... wonder how much of a markup those will get over the base price? I don't think they can go too high this time considering it is the same card with a new name that's been out for years now.

 

[PureBlackFire]

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Originally Posted by Kuivamaa

If this lineup is accurate,it is very incomplete. Nothing to replace 7750/7770, no successor to the 7850 and a huge gap between 270X and 280X .

True. The oland cards are incredibly weak and there are huge gaps in the lineup. The 260X and 270X are really disappointing. 7790 and 7870 with new names and cost as much as or more than both cards go for right now. That's just sad. AMD should leave the rebranding to nvidia because if we're being honest they are better at positioning the cards they rebrand. The 280X is the first AMD rebrand that doesn't look like a complete ripoff. A $299 7970.

 

[thestache]

Not really the full lineup if it doesn't involve the R9 290X.

 

[raghu78]

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Originally Posted by motherpuncher

Toxic looking a little like a lightning... wonder how much of a markup those will get over the base price? I don't think they can go too high this time considering it is the same card with a new name that's been out for years now.

the R9 280X TOXIC can easily command a price of USD 360 - 380. 1100 mhz base clock. if it comes at 1200 mhz boost , the R9 280 TOXIC will be the fastest sub USD 400 card.

 

[raghu78]

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Originally Posted by Kuivamaa

If this lineup is accurate,it is very incomplete. Nothing to replace 7750/7770, no successor to the 7850 and a huge gap between 270X and 280X .

the R7 260, R9 270 and R9 280 are all going to fill the gaps. they might launch a few weeks later. so its not a big issue.till then the existing stock of HD 7950 and HD 7850 cards are going to be take care of those price gaps . there are some crazy deals on HD 7950 cards at USD 200 - 220. but those won't last for long. so if some one wants a $200 - $230 card get a HD 7950

 

[badtaylorx]

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Originally Posted by Kuivamaa

If this lineup is accurate,it is very incomplete. Nothing to replace 7750/7770, no successor to the 7850 and a huge gap between 270X and 280X .

gee, if only there were a number between 9 and 7 we could use for a future sku

im sure they're just saving it for the luls where they need some headlines..

 

[wstanci3]

^ Pretty sure that r8 will be only for mobile. Am I correct guys?

 

[motherpuncher]

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Originally Posted by raghu78

the R9 280X TOXIC can easily command a price of USD 360 - 380. 1100 mhz base clock. if it comes at 1200 mhz boost , the R9 280 TOXIC will be the fastest sub USD 400 card.

Yeah I did notice the base clock was 1100, that's pretty nice. I was thinking about waiting for the Asus Matrix, and it's base clock is 950, so I guess it will come down to price. Whoever can get to $350 (if either will) will get my money. Does anyone know if 280x in general will be voltage unlocked and do these still come with games?

 

[raghu78]

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Originally Posted by motherpuncher

Yeah I did notice the base clock was 1100, that's pretty nice. I was thinking about waiting for the Asus Matrix, and it's base clock is 950, so I guess it will come down to price. Whoever can get to $350 (if either will) will get my money. Does anyone know if 280x in general will be voltage unlocked and do these still come with games?

unlocked voltage is a given on AMD cards. the R9 280X will most likely come with GOLD REWARDS coupon.If AMD can include BF4 in the gold rewards program they will have put together the perfect offering for this holiday season in the $300 - $350 segment.

 

[Pheonix777z]

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Originally Posted by Kuivamaa

If this lineup is accurate,it is very incomplete. Nothing to replace 7750/7770, no successor to the 7850 and a huge gap between 270X and 280X .

Those gaps will be replaced with 270 and 280 'non X'.

 

[Artikbot]

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Originally Posted by Pheonix777z

Those gaps will be replaced with 270 and 280 'non X'.

The 7750/7770 will be replaced by APUs, most likely. Seeing how Kaveri is estimated to come at or slightly faster than a 7750.

 

[RKTGX95]

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Originally Posted by Artikbot

The 7750/7770 will be replaced by APUs, most likely. Seeing how Kaveri is estimated to come at or slightly faster than a 7750.

while this something i wish for quite a while, I don't think AMD thinks like this because:
A) These cards might actually work with Kaveri (that hybrid CF thing) which means more people to sell them cards.
B) Even if APU's will be slightly stronger, they still have a market of lower end GPU's that don't want to get an APU or can't afford. (that is APU system not just an APU).

 

[Kuivamaa]

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Originally Posted by Artikbot

The 7750/7770 will be replaced by APUs, most likely. Seeing how Kaveri is estimated to come at or slightly faster than a 7750.

That might be the case if there wasn't a market for entry level gpus for those with older systems or intel cpus (since HD4600 is still very weak). But they have a 7730 rebrand and weaker stuff coming so I am sure we'll hear about 7750/7770 successors too, probably there is still inventory to get rid of.

 

[f0rteOC]

The R7 260X should have been priced lower than $139. You can find some HD 7790's going for $130 or less on Newegg.
Also, the R9 270X should have been a Tahiti LE rebrand. $199 is a bit too high for a 7870 equivilant.
Just my

 

[PureBlackFire]

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Originally Posted by f0rteOC

The R7 260X should have been priced lower than $139. You can find some HD 7790's going for $130 or less on Newegg.
Also, the R9 270X should have been a Tahiti LE rebrand. $199 is a bit too high for a 7870 equivilant.
Just my

you can fine every 7790 on newegg except two models for $129.99 and under. most are $119.99, though they are mostly 1GB models. there is a 2GB for $139.99 and the typical asus "I cost $20-$40 more than everybody else woot! woot!" model for $169.99. the 270X is just ugly. both are a ripoff for US customers. maybe their prices are more attractive in other markets.

 

[Ukkooh]

Full? Where is the 290X?

 

[raghu78]

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Originally Posted by PureBlackFire

you can fine every 7790 on newegg except two models for $129.99 and under. most are $119.99, though they are mostly 1GB models. there is a 2GB for $139.99 and the typical asus "I cost $20-$40 more than everybody else woot! woot!" model for $169.99. the 270X is just ugly. both are a ripoff for US customers. maybe their prices are more attractive in other markets.

yeah AMD will have to reduce the R7 260X 2GB to USD 130 and sell a 1GB version at USD 120. nVidia's pricing on the GTX 650 Ti boost is very aggressive. as for R9 270X its not so bad. its just that the R9 280 series is going to provide a big step up for just 50- 100 bucks more because we all know what a beast Tahiti is. the sweet spot is the R9 280 series.

 

[PureBlackFire]

agree to disagree man

at least the 260X is at the same price as the 7790 2GB. the 270X really costs $20 more than most 7870's do. even the tahiti LE version is cheaper. I can't see a hint of a positive in there at all. at least if these chips are respins with better efficiency, better clocks, newer features etc. then i could say it's worth it, but as it stands it looks like cheap cash grab move. at $30 more than the gtx660 and $10 more than the 750ti (a 660 with the ROPS and bandwidth to keep up at higher setting and resolutions) where is the value for this 270X? I really wanna see it but by all logic my brain is telling me it does not exist. this is why AMD should never play nvidia's game. they suck at it.