SAPPHIRE has launched yet another uniquely tuned variant of AMD’s flagship RDNA 2 graphics card, the Radeon RX 6900 XT. Boasting a boost clock of up to 2,365 MHz and game clock of up to 2,135 MHz, SAPPHIRE’s new NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Special Edition offers a notable performance increase over the reference model straight out of the box, as well as an innovative “Tri-X” cooling solution comprising a large cooling module and efficient, 100 mm fans with ARGB effects. SAPPHIRE did not share a price for the NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Special Edition but confirmed that they’re shipping now.
| Model | 11308-03 NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Special Edition | 11308-07 NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | 7nm GPU, RDNAâ„¢ 2 Gaming Architecture | 7nm GPU, RDNAâ„¢ 2 Gaming Architecture |
| Stream Processors | 5120 | 5120 |
| Boost Clock | Up to 2365 MHz Boost Clock is the maximum frequency achievable on the GPU running bursty workload. Boost clock achievability, frequency, and sustainabilty will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to: thermal conditions and variation in application and workloads. | Up to 2365 MHz Boost Clock is the maximum frequency achievable on the GPU running bursty workload. Boost clock achievability, frequency, and sustainabilty will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to: thermal conditions and variation in application and workloads. |
| Game Clock | Up to 2135 MHzGame Clock is the expected GPU clock when running typical gaming applications, set to typical TGP(Total Graphics Power). Actual individual game clock results may vary. | Up to 2135 MHzGame Clock is the expected GPU clock when running typical gaming applications, set to typical TGP(Total Graphics Power). Actual individual game clock results may vary. |
| Ray Accelerators | 80 | 80 |
| Infinity Cache | 128MB | 128MB |
| Memory Size/Bus | 16GB/256 bit GDDR6 | 16GB/256 bit GDDR6 |
| Memory Clock | 16 Gbps Effective | 16 Gbps Effective |
| Displays | Maximum 4 Displays | Maximum 4 Displays |
| Resolution | HDMI™: 7680×4320 DisplayPort1.4: 7680×4320 | HDMI™: 7680×4320 DisplayPort1.4: 7680×4320 USB-C: 7680×4320 |
| Interface | PCI-Express 4.0 | PCI-Express 4.0 |
| Output | 1x HDMI 3x DisplayPort | 1x HDMI 2x DisplayPort 1x USB-C |
| BIOS Support | Dual UEFI | Dual UEFI |
| Game Index | 4K | 4K |
| SAPPHIRE Features | Dual BIOS TriXX Software BIOS Switch Premium Digital Power Design Fuse Protection Tri-X Cooling Technology Intelligent Fan Control Precision Fan Control Backplate with ARGB ARGB Fans Two-Ball Bearing Fans Hybrid Fan Blade Wave Fin Design V Shape Fin Design for GPU Cooling Integrated Cooling Module TriXX Supported Fan Check Fan Quick Connect TriXX Boost NITRO Glow External RGB LED MB Synchronization | Dual BIOS TriXX Software BIOS Switch Premium Digital Power Design Fuse Protection Tri-X Cooling Technology Intelligent Fan Control Precision Fan Control Backplate with ARGB ARGB Fans Two-Ball Bearing Fans Hybrid Fan Blade Wave Fin Design V Shape Fin Design for GPU Cooling Integrated Cooling Module TriXX Supported Fan Check Fan Quick Connect TriXX Boost NITRO Glow External RGB LED MB Synchronization |
| AMD Features | AMD RDNA™ 2 Gaming Architecture DirectX® 12 Ultimate Hardware Raytracing Smart Access Memory Infinity Cache 7nm GPU PCI® Express 4.0 Support AMD FreeSync™ Technology DisplayPort™ 1.4 with DSC HDMI™ 2.1 VRR Video Streaming up to 8KRadeon™ VR Ready Premium AMD FidelityFX Radeon™ Image Sharpening Radeon™ Anti-Lag Radeon™ Software Game Driver Optimizations | AMD RDNA™ 2 Gaming Architecture DirectX® 12 Ultimate Hardware Raytracing Smart Access Memory Infinity Cache 7nm GPU PCI® Express 4.0 Support AMD FreeSync™ Technology DisplayPort™ 1.4 with DSC HDMI™ 2.1 VRR Video Streaming up to 8K Radeon™ VR Ready Premium AMD FidelityFX Radeon™ Image Sharpening Radeon™ Anti-Lag Radeon™ Software Game Driver Optimizations |
| Cooling | Tri-X Cooling Two-Ball Bearing | Tri-X Cooling Two-Ball Bearing |
| Form Factor | 3 slot, ATX Dimension: 320x 134.85 x 58.4 (mm) | 3 slot, ATX Dimension: 320x 134.85 x 58.4 (mm) |
| Power Consumption | 363W | 363W |
| OS | Linux®, Windows® 7*, and Windows® 10, 64-bit operating system required*Does not support all features including but not limited to Hardware Raytracing | Linux®, Windows® 7*, and Windows® 10, 64-bit operating system required*Does not support all features including but not limited to Hardware Raytracing |
| System Requirements | Minimum 850-Watt Power Supply 2 x 8-pin + 1 x 6-pin Power Connector.PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard.Minimum 8GB of system memory. 16GB recommended.A display with HDMI or DisplayPort is required | Minimum 850-Watt Power Supply 2 x 8-pin + 1 x 6-pin Power Connector.PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard.Minimum 8GB of system memory. 16GB recommended.A display with HDMI or DisplayPort or USB-C is required |
The graphics card also provides up to 4 output ports including 1x HDMI 2.1 VRR and FRL and 3x Display Port 1.4 with DSC to support the latest display monitors on the market. The new innovative RX 6000 series exclusive NITRO+ features such as the cutting-edge Hybrid Fan Blade, modernized Wave Fin Design and V Shape Fin Design for GPU Cooling, and standout Integrated Cooling Module are all integrated into the NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Special Edition.