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Sapphire Technology AMD Radeon 7950 HD 850MHz 3GB PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI BoostLite

Sapphire Technology AMD Radeon 7950 HD 850MHz 3GB PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI BoostLite

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  • DisplayPort
  • High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Discontinued

Description

The Sapphire HD 7950 3GB with Boost features Sapphire's dual-extractor technology - Dual-X - a highly efficient multi-heatpipe cooler with dual fans providing quiet and very cool operation during normal operating conditions, and superb cooling performance even under extreme load. Sahhpire HD 7950 with Boost now has the GDDR5 memory clocked at 5000 MHz effective, and runs with a core clock speed of 850 MHz which with PowerTune Dynamic Boost rises to 925 MHz on the engine.

For enthusiasts wishing to maximize performance, a version of the Sapphire overclocking tool, TriXX supporting this latest generation of technology is available free to download from the Sapphire website. 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.

  • HDMI

    Turn your PC into a home entertainment center with HDMI. Simply connect the graphics card to an LCD TV with an HDMI input and you will be able to enjoy watching HD videos with audio in the living room.
  • Mini-DisplayPort

    Enjoy the benefits of the latest generation display interface, DisplayPort. With the ultra high HD resolution, the graphics card ensures that you are able to support the latest generation of LCD monitors.
  • Dual-link DVI-I

    Equipped with the most popular dual link DVI (Digital Visual Interface), this card is able to display ultra high resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz.
  • Advanced GDDR5 Memory technology

    GDDR5 memory provides twice the bandwidth per pin of GDDR3 memory, delivering more speed and higher bandwidth.
  • AMD Stream technology

    Accelerate the most demanding applications with AMD Stream technology and do more with your PC. AMD Stream technology allows you to use the teraflops of compute power locked up in your graphics processer on tasks other than traditional graphics such as video encoding, at which the graphics processor is many, many times faster than using the CPU alone.
  • AMD Avivo HD (DVD/HD-DVD/Blu-ray playback)

    Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and beyond and enjoy a more feature rich experience with enhanced Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
  • AMD CrossFireX Multi-GPU technology

    Triple or quadruple gaming power with AMD CrossFireX Multi-GPU technology. AMD CrossFireX technology supports up to four graphics cards to be used in a single system.
  • AMD HD3D technology

    Enjoy the most immersive experience possible with full support for high definition stereoscopic 3D, a technique that presents 2D images (movies, games, photos) in a format that creates the illusion of three-dimensional depth when using compatible 3D displays/glasses/software.
  • 28 nm GCN (Graphic Core Next) architecture

    The 28 nm GCN Architecture with more efficient process technology puts more transistors in less space, enabling a dramatic increase in processing power. Crank the settings, devastate your enemies and bear witness to absurdly high frame rates with AMD Radeon HD7000 series graphics card-DirectX 11 has never looked this good. Maximum setting and crazy performance shouldn't be a compromise. The AMD Radeon HD7900 series with the 28 nm GCN Architecture assures that it's not.
  • PCI Express 3.0

    PCI-Express 3.0 delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe Gen 2 for faster GPU (GPU communication-up to 16 Gbps in each direction), maximizing the performance from your GPU when paired with the latest platforms.
  • AMD Eyefinity 2.0

    The next generation of AMD Eyefinity technology is here, featuring support for stereo 3D, universal bezel compensation and display configurations. Face it: the best just got better: The enhancements for AMD Radeon HD7000 series include: Stereo 3D-multi-display stereoscopic 3D support via DisplayPort 16K X 16K maximum display group resolution-output up to 268 megapixels per GPU.
  • Dual-X

    Famous for the exclusive cooling solutions like the award winning Vapor Chamber Cooling technology - Vapor-X, Sapphire's reputation for innovative excellence continues to grow with the introduction of the dual-extractor technology - Dual-X. Dual-X is a highly efficient multi-heatpipe cooler with dual fans that provide quiet and very cool operation during normal operating conditions, and superb cooling performance even under extreme load.
  • Shader Model 5.0

    Supports the latest Shader Model 5.0 feature set including VTF (Vertex Texture Fetch) which is a key feature used extensively in many of the games that ship today. Without support for this feature the game will fall back to a lesser shader path resulting in the loss of cool, lifelike effects made possible by Shader Model 5.0
  • OpenGL 4.2

    OpenGL 4.2 improves the GPU efficiency by improving the shader process operation and capturing GPU tessellated geometry. The process of modifying an arbitrary subset of compress texture is also simplified. The memory management in handling shaders is more efficient as well.
  • Best Microsoft DirectX11 support

    The tessellation performance on AMD Radeon HD7000 is up to 2x faster than the previous generation, and DirectCompute performance is also faster to accelerate advanced post-processing, filtering, and anti-aliasing techniques. Direct X11 games has never looked this good.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
Sapphire RADEON HD 7950 with Boost - graphics card - Radeon HD 7950 - 3 GB
Device Type
Graphics card
Bus Type
PCI Express 3.0 x16
Graphics Engine
AMD Radeon HD 7950
Memory
3 GB GDDR5
Core Clock
850 MHz
Boost Clock
925 MHz
Stream Processors
1792
Effective Memory Clock
5 GHz
Memory Interface
384-bit
Max Resolution
4096 x 2160
Interfaces
DVI-I (dual link) , HDMI , DVI-D (Single-Link) , DisplayPort
API Supported
DirectX 11, DirectCompute, OpenGL 4.2
Dimensions (WxDxH)
3.5 cm x 27 cm x 12 cm
Package Type
Lite retail
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
Graphics card
Bus Type
PCI Express 3.0 x16
Graphics Engine
AMD Radeon HD 7950
Core Clock
850 MHz
Boost Clock
925 MHz
Stream Processors
1792
Process Technology
28 nm
Max Resolution
4096 x 2160
Interfaces
DVI-I (dual link) , HDMI , DVI-D (Single-Link) , DisplayPort
API Supported
DirectX 11, DirectCompute, OpenGL 4.2
Features
Dual Slot Fan Cooler, Avivo HD Technology, AMD HD3D Technology, AMD PowerPlay technology, Dual Fan Design, AMD CrossFireX Technology, AMD Stream technology, AMD App Acceleration, Deep Color technology, Dolby True HD support, DTS-HD Master Audio support, 4th Generation TeraScale Engine, AMD Eyefinity Technology 2.0, Dual-X cooler, Graphics Core Next (GCN), AMD ZeroCore Power technology, cutting-edge Quad HD display support, 24x Custom Filter Anti-Aliasing (CFAA)

Memory

Size
3 GB
Technology
GDDR5 SDRAM
Effective Clock Speed
5 GHz
Bus Width
384-bit

System Requirements

Min RAM Size
4 GB
Required Power Supply
500 W
Additional Requirements
CD-ROM, two 6-pin power connectors

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
2 x 4 pin to 6 pin power cables
Cables Included
1 x CrossFire internal bridge
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, Sapphire TriXX, AMD Catalyst Control Center
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Supported Windows 7 Features
Windows Media Center
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
27 cm
Height
12 cm
Package Details
Lite retail
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