AMD AeroBox GPU
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD AeroBox GPU Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD AeroBox GPU GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
AeroBox GPU Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the AeroBox GPU's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The AeroBox GPU by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's AeroBox GPU Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The AeroBox GPU's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
AeroBox GPU Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD AeroBox GPU against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 1.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD AeroBox GPU is built on AMD's GCN 1.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the AeroBox GPU will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD AeroBox GPU determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the AeroBox GPU to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
AeroBox GPU by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD AeroBox GPU are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD AeroBox GPU. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
AeroBox GPU Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD AeroBox GPU is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the AeroBox GPU by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About AMD AeroBox GPU
The AMD AeroBox GPU is an end-of-life console-oriented graphics solution built on the GCN 1.0 architecture. It uses the Kryptos chip fabricated on TSMC's 16 nm process and was released on March 12, 2020. With 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs, it delivers 1.765 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and sits at the 50th percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database — a perfect midpoint in performance distribution.
How It Compares
The AeroBox GPU occupies the exact median position in the database's GPU performance distribution, ranking at the 50th percentile. Half of all recorded GPUs outperform it while half fall behind — a useful reference point for builders who want a predictable, middle-of-the-road compute profile. Its 1.765 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 55.16 GTexel/s texture fill rate place it in territory suited for 1080p-class workloads rather than high-refresh or high-resolution gaming.
Because the nearest-rival data is empty for this entry, positioning must rely on the percentile field and raw throughput metrics. The 50th percentile ranking indicates the AeroBox GPU is neither a budget afterthought nor a performance leader; it is a balanced midpoint. Its GCN 1.0 architecture, first introduced years before this card's 2020 release, means it relies on mature driver support and well-understood compute behavior rather than state-of-the-art features.
The 16 ROPs and 15.76 GPixel/s pixel rate suggest the card can handle basic rasterization without bottlenecking at moderate resolutions, but the 68.22 GB/s memory bandwidth will constrain fill-heavy scenes. In a database context, the AeroBox GPU is a reference point for what a mid-pack console-derived GPU can achieve — nothing more, nothing less.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The AeroBox GPU has no dedicated ray tracing cores and no tensor cores — both fields are absent from the specification. This is consistent with its GCN 1.0 architecture, which predates the hardware-accelerated ray tracing found in later GPU generations. Games that require hardware RT will either run with software fallbacks or not at all, depending on the title.
API support includes DirectX 12 at feature level 11_1. This is a significant caveat: the card supports the DirectX 12 API but only up to the 11_1 feature level, meaning it lacks the full DirectX 12 feature set such as bindless resources and certain advanced pipeline stages. Vulkan 1.2 is supported, providing a modern low-level API path for games and applications that use it. No OpenGL version is listed in the specification.
The display output is limited to a single DVI port. This is a notable constraint for modern setups — there is no HDMI or DisplayPort output listed, so connecting to contemporary monitors will require an adapter, and multi-monitor configurations are effectively impossible without additional hardware. The 1x DVI output also limits audio-over-display options and high refresh rate support over modern interfaces.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark scores array is empty for this GPU, and the average benchmark score is recorded as 0, so the analysis must rely on the computed throughput figures and the percentile ranking. The FP32 performance of 1.765 TFLOPS is the headline compute number. For context, this is roughly what one would expect from a mid-range card of its era, though the GCN 1.0 architecture's efficiency at that throughput is limited by the 16 nm process.
FP16 performance doubles to 3.530 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio, meaning the hardware executes half-precision at twice the rate of single-precision. This can benefit workloads that support FP16 accumulation, such as certain compute tasks and machine learning inference, though the absence of tensor cores means there is no dedicated hardware acceleration for such workloads.
The texture rate of 55.16 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 15.76 GPixel/s provide additional context. With 56 TMUs and 16 ROPs, the card can sample textures at a respectable rate but is limited in pixel throughput. The 50th percentile ranking confirms that in aggregate benchmark terms, the AeroBox GPU lands exactly in the middle of the database's GPU population. Builders should interpret this as a card that will handle esports titles and older games comfortably, but will struggle with modern AAA releases at high settings.
FAQ
Q: Does the AMD AeroBox GPU support hardware ray tracing?
A: No. The specification lists no ray tracing cores, and the GCN 1.0 architecture does not include dedicated RT hardware.
Q: What DirectX version does the AeroBox GPU support?
A: It supports DirectX 12, but only at feature level 11_1, which means it does not implement the full DirectX 12 feature set.
Q: How much memory does the AeroBox GPU have, and what type is it?
A: It has 8 GB of DDR3 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 68.22 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Q: What display outputs are available?
A: The card has a single DVI output. There are no HDMI or DisplayPort connections listed.
Q: What is the power consumption of the AeroBox GPU?
A: The TDP is 100 W. No PSU recommendation or power connector requirements are listed in the specification.
Q: Is the AeroBox GPU still in production?
A: No. The production status is end-of-life, and it was released on March 12, 2020.
Memory Subsystem
The AeroBox GPU ships with 8 GB of DDR3 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding 68.22 GB/s of bandwidth. The choice of DDR3 rather than GDDR5 or GDDR6 is notable — this is a memory technology more commonly associated with system RAM than with discrete graphics cards in the 2020 timeframe. The 256-bit bus width partially compensates for the lower per-pin data rate, but the resulting 68.22 GB/s is modest by the standards of its release period.
For high-resolution gaming, this memory configuration has clear implications. At 1080p, 8 GB of VRAM is generally sufficient for most titles, and the bandwidth is adequate for moderate texture loads. However, at 1440p or 4K, the 68.22 GB/s bandwidth will become a bottleneck, particularly in scenes with high-resolution textures, heavy anti-aliasing, or post-processing effects that require frequent memory access. The 16 ROPs further limit pixel throughput, compounding the bandwidth constraint at higher resolutions.
The memory clock runs at 1066 MHz with 2.1 Gbps effective data rate. This is a conservative clock, consistent with DDR3's power characteristics. The 256-bit bus is the saving grace — a narrower bus at this data rate would halve the bandwidth and make the card nearly unusable for modern workloads. Builders targeting 1080p gaming with medium settings will find the memory subsystem adequate; those pushing higher resolutions will hit the bandwidth ceiling quickly.
Power and Cooling
The AeroBox GPU has a TDP of 100 W, placing it in the low-to-moderate power consumption range. This is a modest figure for a card with 896 shading units, and it reflects the conservative clock speeds of 935 MHz base and 985 MHz boost. The 16 nm TSMC process helps keep power draw in check, though GCN 1.0's architectural efficiency is not exceptional by modern standards.
The specification does not list a suggested PSU wattage or power connector requirements. Given the 100 W TDP, a typical 400-500 W power supply would be expected to handle this card, but no official recommendation is provided in the data. The absence of power connector information suggests the card may draw power solely from the PCIe slot, but this cannot be confirmed from the specification.
Physical dimensions are substantial: 289 mm in length, 238 mm in height, and 56 mm in width. The height of 238 mm (9.4 inches) is particularly noteworthy — this exceeds standard ATX expansion slot height and may require a case with generous clearance. The 56 mm width (2.2 inches) indicates a dual-slot or thicker cooler design. Builders should verify case compatibility before purchase, especially given the card's end-of-life status and the likelihood of limited cooler replacement options. The single DVI output also means cooling airflow direction and bracket design are conventional, but the large physical footprint is the primary installation consideration.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the AMD AeroBox GPU are below.
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