ASRock Challenger: Non-Reference RX 5700 Graphics Cards

ASRock just announced the first non-reference AMD Radeon RX 5700 series graphics cards, named Challenger, designed to deliver better performance, an alternative cooling system, reduced noise, and lower temperatures.

The ASRock Challenger series is a completely new brand developed specifically for 7nm RDNA architecture graphics cards. The lineup currently features only two graphics cards: RX 5700 XT Challenger and RX 5700 Challenger. Both cards share the same design, but their specifications will differ.

The ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT Challenger features 2560 stream processors with a base clock of 1650 MHz, a game clock of 1795 MHz, and a maximum boost clock of 1905 MHz.

The reference variant has a slightly different formula: 1605 MHz, 1755 MHz in game mode, and 1905 MHz in maximum boost.

However, it's important to understand that the game mode is crucial here, as it represents the average clock speed the graphics card can sustain during gaming, and the ASRock variant is 40 MHz ahead of the reference design. Additionally, the card features a 256-bit GDDR6 memory bus with 8GB of memory.

The junior ASRock Radeon RX 5700 Challenger card features 2304 stream processors, a base core clock of 1515 MHz, 1675 MHz for gaming, and a maximum of 1725 MHz. For comparison, the reference card has a frequency formula of 1465 / 1625 / 1725 MHz. The card is also equipped with 8GB GDDR6.

Now about the design. Both Challenger series graphics cards feature two eight-pin auxiliary power connectors, four eight-millimeter heat pipes with fins, cooled by two fans. ASRock also included a backplate with the company's brand symbol.

Sales of the Radeon RX 5700 Challenger series graphics cards start today, so they should soon appear in stores in your cities.

Source:WccfTech