All the custom AMD Radeon RX 460 cards announced so far!

By now, everyone knows that AMD is going after mainstream consumers in 2016. The Radeon RX 480 handled 1440p gaming quite capably, while the Radeon RX 470 was more at home at lower 1080p resolutions. Then there’s the Radeon RX 460, which is targeted at more price conscious gamers who play less demanding e-sports titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, and Dota 2.

If you need high, fluid frame rates in these games and nothing more, AMD hopes you’ll consider the RX 460. Of course, manufacturers are piling on with value-added features like custom coolers and factory overclocks, so we’ve once again rounded up all the major contenders to help you make your decision.

ASUS

The ASUS ROG Strix RX 460 shares a lot in common with its RX 470 counterpart. Instead of the triple-fan DirectCU II thermal solution, the Radeon RX 460 features a more compact dual-fan DirectCU II cooler. It measures just 194mm at its longest, which makes it quite literally a good fit for small, affordable systems.

The card comes with what is pretty much the standard feature set for ASUS cards now, including customizable Aura RGB lighting and FanConnect technology. The latter feature gives you an extra 4-pin fan header to connect a case fan to. The fan speed will then be tied to the GPU temperature instead of the CPU’s, so you can provide more targeted cooling to the card.

The card is actually available in two variants, one of which is clocked higher than the other. The OC version has a 1,256MHz boost clock in OC mode, while the regular model has a 1,220MHz boost clock. To that end, ASUS has included an extra 6-pin PCIe power connector to supplement the higher clock speeds.

In addition, ASUS is introducing Dual series models for the Radeon RX 460 as an even more affordable option. The Dual RX 460 comes in OC and non-OC versions as well, with a boost clock of 1,244MHz and 1,220MHz in OC mode respectively. The main difference from the ROG Strix models is the amount of video memory, and the Dual series cards come with 2GB of GDDR5 memory as opposed to the former cards’ 4GB.

They also feature a nearly all-white cooling shroud, but lack features like ASUS FanConnect technology and Aura RGB lighting.

The overclocked versions of the ASUS ROG Strix RX 460 and Dual RX 460 retail for US$139.99 and US$119.99 respectively. We’ll update more when we have news on local pricing.

Gigabyte

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 WindForce OC is available in both 2GB and 4GB versions. They both ship with the same boost clock of 1,212MHz, a small bump up from the reference speed of 1,200MHz.

Both cards use a dual-fan WindForce cooler with Gigabyte’s 3D Active Fans. These have ridges on their blades and more pronounced triangular edges, design features which supposedly help improve air flow.

The cards actually look very similar to the Gigabyte Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming, but it is missing things like RGB Spectrum lighting and a metal backplate.

And like the reference version of the card, there is no separate power connector, and the card draws all of its power from the PCIe slot.

MSI

On MSI’s end, it has opted solely for single-fan versions of the Radeon RX 460. The MSI Radeon RX 460 OC is available in 2GB and 4GB models as well, and they’re among the most compact in an already diminutive series of cards. They measure just 172mm long, and you should have no problems fitting one into even the most space-constrained case.

They share the same boost clock of 1,210MHz, which is a little on the low side compared to some of the other cards here, but unsurprising because of the more modest cooling solution.

MSI released these cards rather stealthily, with no press release or proper announcement, but there will apparently be a higher-end Gaming version that will be coming soon.

PowerColor

PowerColor is similarly releasing 2GB and 4GB versions of the Radeon RX 460. But unlike some of the other brands here, there are actually physical differences between the two cards. For one, the Red Dragon RX 460 2GB comes with just a single-fan cooler, while the 4GB model favors a dual-fan solution.

Both are however clocked at the same 1,212MHz boost clock, so the single-fan 2GB card is likely to post higher temperatures than its dual-fan counterpart.

The Red Dragon RX 460 4GB utilizes what PowerColor calls its Double Blade III fan technology, which is really two 80mm double ball bearing fans that have been designed to increase air flow and also prevent dust built-up on the fans.

The Red Dragon RX 460 2GB is selling for US$109, while the 4GB version is more expensive at US$129.

Sapphire

Sapphire has announced two different models of the Radeon RX 460, the Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 460 4GB and the Radeon RX 460 2GB. As the names suggest, the cards are set apart by the amount of VRAM they have, but the Nitro card also boasts additional features like higher quality components and removable fans.

For starters, the Nitro Radeon RX 460 features Sapphire’s Dual-X cooler, which comprises two 90mm dual ball bearing fans that should last longer than more common sleeve bearing fans. The fans also use Sapphire’s Quick Connect system, and they can be easily removed, cleaned, or replaced without having to disassemble the entire fan shroud.

Finally, the card includes an additional 6-pin power connector to deliver extra power to the GPU. In comparison, the reference design derives its power solely from the PCIe slot. The Nitro card has a boost clock of 1,250MHz, up from the reference card’s 1,200MHz.

The Sapphire Radeon RX 460 is a far more ordinary affair. While it still uses a Dual-X cooling solution with dual ball bearing fans, you can’t remove the fans like you can on the Nitro card. There is also no extra power connector, and the card is clocked lower at a 1,210MHz boost clock.

The Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 460 costs US$139, while the Radeon RX 460 is cheaper at US$119.

XFX

XFX has one of the more varied Radeon RX 460 line-ups among the brands here. It is making available both 2GB and 4GB versions of the Radeon RX 460, both of which come in single- and dual-fan flavors. They are as follow:

• XFX Radeon RX 460 4GB Double Dissipation
• XFX Radeon RX 460 4GB Single Fan
• XFX Radeon RX 460 2GB Double Dissipation
• XFX Radeon RX 460 2GB Single Fan

All the cards have a boost clock of 1,220MHz, but the Double Dissipation models feature two 90mm red-rimmed semi-passive fans. However, these aren’t removable like the Hard Swap fans found on the XFX Radeon RX 470 cards.

XFX has also included an extra rear-facing 6-pin power connector on all four cards for extra power.

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