AMD Releases Two New Graphics Cards: TUF and DUAL AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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AMD has released two new graphics cards, the TUF and DUAL AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE.
The TUF card is a more power-hungry than the DUAL card but has higher VRAM capacity.
The TUF card is a white color scheme while the DUAL card features a gray variant. Both cards are designed with an open secret that they share the same cooler and PCB design as the Navi 32-based Radeon RX 7800 XT, which enables board partners to adapt existing designs for these new models easily.
AMD Releases Two New Graphics Cards: TUF and DUAL AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

AMD has just released two new graphics cards, the TUF and DUAL AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The TUF card is a white color scheme while the DUAL card features a gray variant. Both cards are designed with an open secret that they share the same cooler and PCB design as the Navi 32-based Radeon RX 7800 XT, which enables board partners to adapt existing designs for these new models easily. The TUF card is a more power-hungry than the DUAL card but has higher VRAM capacity.



Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if the TUF card has any unique features that set it apart from other white color scheme graphics cards.

Sources

76%

  • Unique Points
    • The RX 7900 GRE is faster than the RTX 4070 in most games.
    • , , The RX 7900 GRE has a more robust memory interface with higher VRAM capacity., , Both GPUs target 144p resolution and are highly efficient, but the RX 7900 GRE is more power-hungry than the RTX 4070.
    • , The RTX 4070 has a smaller memory bus size and uses GDDR6X memory, while the RX 7900 GRE has a larger memory bus size and uses GDDR6 memory.
  • Accuracy
    • Both GPUs target 144p resolution and are highly efficient, but the RX 7900 GRE is more power-hungry than the RTX 4070.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that AMD's RX 7900 GRE is faster than Nvidia's RTX 4070 on average across a range of games. However, this statement is not supported by any data or benchmarks provided in the article. In fact, when looking at specific titles and configurations, it becomes clear that the two GPUs are often very close in performance.
    • The author claims that AMD's RX 7900 GRE is faster than Nvidia's RTX 4070 on average across a range of games. However, this statement is not supported by any data or benchmarks provided in the article.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article compares the Nvidia RTX 4070 and AMD RX 7900 GRE in terms of performance. The author tests both GPUs extensively and provides a breakdown of their results. While the AMD RX 7900 GRE comes out on top for raw performance, there are some key details to keep in mind before making a final buying decision.
    • The Nvidia RTX 4070 is officially $550, but retailers commonly mark down the price. At the time of writing, it is available for $530.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article is biased towards the AMD RX 7900 GRE and presents it as a clear winner over Nvidia's RTX 4070. The author compares the two GPUs extensively in terms of performance, pricing, availability and specifications but only finds examples that support his bias.
    • I tested both GPUs extensively and I’m here to compare them point-for-point. AMD comes out on top for raw performance, but there are a couple of key details to keep in mind before making your final buying decision.
      • The GPU originally released in China several months ago sets its sights squarely on Nvidia's RTX 4070
        • The only exception are VRAM-hungry titles at 4K. There are a few games, such as The Last of Us Part One, where the extra memory on the RX 7900 GRE provides an advantage.
          • The RX 7900 GRE is readily available at $550 while the Nvidia's RTX 4070 is marked down by retailers commonly and on eBay for around $430 which is leagues cheaper than what you’ll find the RX 7900 GRE for.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            Jacob Roach has a conflict of interest with Nvidia as he is an employee of Digital Trends which is owned by Hearst Communications. This could compromise his ability to report objectively on the performance comparison between Nvidia RTX 4070 and AMD RX 7900 GRE.
            • Jacob Roach mentions in the article that he has been testing GPUs for a long time, but does not disclose if this includes testing from Nvidia.
              • The article compares the performance of Nvidia RTX 4070 and AMD RX 7900 GRE without providing any context on how these tests were conducted or who provided the data.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nvidia RTX 4070 as they are affiliated with the company.

                50%

                • Unique Points
                  • The RX 7900 GRE is faster than the RTX 4070 in most games.
                  • It outperforms the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super in some settings, according to AMD.
                • Accuracy
                  • It outperforms the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super in some settings.
                • Deception (30%)
                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that this is a budget version of the 7900 XT GPU when it's actually just a detuned version with less memory and compute units than its flagship counterpart. Secondly, the author states that this card has performance on par with NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Super for some games at some settings, but fails to mention that the XT outperforms it in many other games. Thirdly, the article claims that this card offers better performance and lower power consumption than the 7800 XT for just $50 more, which is not accurate as they have similar specs and power usage.
                  • The article claims that this card offers better performance and lower power consumption than the 7800 XT for just $50 more, which is not accurate as they have similar specs and power usage.
                  • The author claims that this card has performance on par with NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Super for some games at some settings, but fails to mention that the XT outperforms it in many other games.
                  • The title of the article incorrectly states that this is a budget version of the 7900 XT GPU when it's actually just a detuned version with less memory and compute units than its flagship counterpart.
                • Fallacies (0%)
                  The author is making false claims and using deceptive language to promote AMD's products. He does not provide any evidence or sources for his performance comparisons with NVIDIA cards, and he uses inflammatory rhetoric like 'powerhouse', 'outperforms', and 'drop off'. He also ignores the content of direct quotes from other sources, such as AI accelerators. This is a clear example of bias and deception in news reporting.
                  • AMD claims it offers 14 percent more FPS per dollar at 1440p settings than the $549 RTX 4070 12GB.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article is biased towards AMD's new budget version of the 7900 XT GPU. The author compares it to NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Super and claims that it has performance on par with it for some games at some settings, despite being $350 cheaper. This is a clear example of monetary bias as the article portrays AMD in a positive light by highlighting its lower price point.
                  • AMD will start selling the Radeon RX 7900 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition) graphics card in the US, offering users a detuned version of its 7900 XT flagship for $549. For a savings of around $350 over the latter, it has performance on par with NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Super for some games at some settings.
                    • The article portrays AMD in a positive light by highlighting its lower price point.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Steve Dent has a financial interest in NVIDIA as he mentions the RTX 4070 Super and compares it to AMD's GPU. He also discloses that the article is sponsored by AMD.
                      • He mentions NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Super and compares it to AMD's GPU.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        Steve Dent has a conflict of interest on the topic of AMD's budget version of the 7900 XT GPU as he is reporting for Engadget which is owned by AOL Time Warner. This company may have financial ties to AMD or other companies in the industry that could influence his coverage.
                        • Steve Dent reports on a topic related to AMD, a company with whom AOL Time Warner has potential financial ties.

                        83%

                        • Unique Points
                          • The RX 7900 GRE is faster than the RTX 4070 in most games.
                          • It has a more robust memory interface with higher VRAM capacity.
                          • Both GPUs target 144p resolution and are highly efficient, but the RX 7900 GRE is more power-hungry than the RTX 4070.
                        • Accuracy
                          • The decision to extend its release worldwide comes six months after the first release.
                          • Named the
                        • Deception (50%)
                          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions that ASUS is launching two new graphics cards but does not specify which ones. The body of the article then goes on to mention only one card - RX 7900 GRE TUF Gaming OC and DUAL GPUs. This contradicts the title and creates a false impression in readers' minds that ASUS is launching two new graphics cards when it is actually only releasing one. Secondly, the article mentions that AMD made an announcement regarding global availability of RX 7900 GRE but does not provide any context or details about this announcement. This leaves readers uninformed and creates a false impression in their minds that there was some significant news related to the graphics card's release. Thirdly, the article mentions that ASUS is launching two new models of RX 7900 GRE but does not provide any information about these models or how they differ from each other. This creates a false impression in readers' minds that there are two different cards being launched when it is actually only one card with two variants - TUF and DUAL GPUs.
                          • The article mentions AMD made an announcement regarding global availability of RX 7900 GRE, but does not provide any context or details about this announcement. This is an example of selective reporting and lack of detail which can create a false impression in readers' minds.
                          • The title mentions ASUS launching 'two more Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics cards', but the body of the article only talks about one card. This is an example of deceptive phrasing that creates a false impression in readers' minds.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that AMD made an announcement regarding the global availability of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when they say 'some may argue' and then proceeds to make a statement about Chinese New Year, which is not relevant to the topic at hand.
                          • The decision to extend its release worldwide comes six months after the first release.
                        • Bias (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication

                        80%

                        • Unique Points
                          • The RX 7900 GRE is a graphics card by AMD
                          • It will be available worldwide to purchase as a standalone graphics card from February 27th, 2023
                          • `GRE` stands for Golden Rabbit Edition, referencing the Year of the Rabbit in Chinese culture
                          • `The RX 7901 GRE plugs the sizable price and performance gap that exists between the Radeon RX 7813 XT and the RX 7913 XT`
                          • ●● It features the same Navi 31 chiplet GPU as the RX 7913 XT but with a bit less of, well, everything●
                          • It has a price of $489 and is marketed to compete with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 which also costs $549, but was recently launched at $599 as the RTX 4070 Super
                        • Accuracy
                          • The RX 7900 GRE is faster than the RTX 4070 in most games.
                          • It has a more robust memory interface with higher VRAM capacity.
                          • Both GPUs target 144p resolution and are highly efficient, but the RX 7900 GRE is more power-hungry than the RTX 4070.
                        • Deception (50%)
                          The article is deceptive because it omits important information about the RX 7900 GRE and its performance compared to other cards. It claims that the card is competitive against the RTX 4070 Super, but does not provide any benchmarks or data to support this claim. It also implies that the card has exceptional ray tracing performance, which it does not. The author uses emotional manipulation and bias language to persuade readers to buy the Sapphire Nitro+ RX 7900 GRE without providing a balanced view of its strengths and weaknesses.
                          • The card is very competitive against the $599 GeForce RTX 4070 Super, which was recently dropped to that price point. The performance difference between the two cards isn't huge at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.
                          • But I can't help but feel that $599 is too much for this card. It costs $50 more than the original Made by AMD (MBA) GRE model, which will not be available in the retail channel.
                          • It also has exceptional ray tracing performance for a card in its class, thanks to AMD's RDNA architecture and advanced hardware features like Smart Access Memory (SAM) and FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).
                          • The Sapphire Nitro+ RX 7900 GRE is an absolute beast of a card, with all the trimmings you'd expect from a premium tier model.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the RX 7900 GRE is a very competitive offering in the $500 to $600 price range and stands up well against the RTX 4070 Super, without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Additionally, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article such as
                          • Bias (85%)
                            The article is biased towards the Sapphire Nitro+ RX 7900 GRE card. The author compares it to other cards and states that it stands up well against them, even though they are more expensive. They also state that the extra $50 asking price is reasonable for a premium tier model.
                            • The RX 7900 GRE is essentially a trimmed down RX 7900 XT.
                            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                              None Found At Time Of Publication
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                              None Found At Time Of Publication