AMD Radeon R9 FURY X
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon R9 FURY X Specifications
Radeon R9 FURY X GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon R9 FURY X 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.
R9 FURY X Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon R9 FURY X'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 Radeon R9 FURY X by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon R9 FURY X Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon R9 FURY X'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.
Radeon R9 FURY X by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the R9 FURY X, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
R9 FURY X Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon R9 FURY X 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 3.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon R9 FURY X is built on AMD's GCN 3.0 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 R9 FURY X will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's Radeon R9 FURY X Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon R9 FURY X 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 Radeon R9 FURY X to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon R9 FURY X by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon R9 FURY X 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 Radeon R9 FURY X. 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.
Radeon R9 FURY X Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon R9 FURY X 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 Radeon R9 FURY X by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Radeon R9 FURY X Benchmark Scores
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About AMD Radeon R9 FURY X
AMD Radeon R9 FURY X is a 28 nm GCN 3.0 flagship from the Pirate Islands (R9 300) generation, built on the Fiji chip with 8,900 million transistors on a 596 mm² die. Its performance profile is defined by a 50th percentile rank among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of zero in the current database, meaning the card’s raw compute capabilities are well-documented but its competitive standing must be inferred from architectural specifications rather than direct benchmark deltas. The data shows a card designed for high-resolution gaming, yet its end-of-life production status and lack of direct rival scores in the fact pack require careful interpretation of its feature set and memory subsystem.
Benchmark Performance
The R9 FURY X delivers 8.602 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, paired with a pixel rate of 67.20 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 268.8 GTexel/s. These figures place it firmly in the upper mid-range of 2015-era hardware, though the absence of nearestRivals data prevents exact percentage comparisons. The 50th percentile ranking across all GPUs indicates that half of the tested graphics cards outperform it, while half underperform, a positioning that reflects its age and the rapid advancement of subsequent architectures. The FP16 throughput matches FP32 at 8.602 TFLOPS (1:1), which is noteworthy because it shows no half-precision advantage, a trait common in older GCN designs but absent in modern cards that often double FP16 rates.
The shading units number 4096, with 256 TMUs and 64 ROPs, creating a balanced configuration for rasterization. The texture rate of 268.8 GTexel/s suggests strong fill-rate capabilities for its era, but the pixel rate of 67.20 GPixel/s is modest by current standards, limiting performance at extreme resolutions with heavy post-processing. The FP32 output of 8.602 TFLOPS is the headline compute number, yet without rival scores, the practical gaming impact is qualitative: this card was built to handle 1440p and entry-level 4K in titles from its release period, but modern games will stress its 4 GB memory and older GCN pipeline. Benchmark results indicate that the card’s compute density, 14.9M transistors per mm², is high for 28 nm, reflecting the aggressive Fiji design, but transistor count alone does not translate to sustained frame rates in contemporary workloads.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The R9 FURY X has no dedicated ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, as these fields are null in the specification. This is a fixed-function rasterization card from the GCN 3.0 era, so ray-traced effects are entirely unsupported in hardware. DirectX 12 support is listed as 12_0, which includes basic features like bindless resources and conservative rasterization, but it does not include DirectX Raytracing (DXR) or mesh shaders that require newer hardware tiers. OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170 are supported, providing modern API access for traditional rasterization workloads, but the lack of RT cores means any ray tracing must be handled via compute shaders, a method that is prohibitively slow on this architecture.
The feature set is further constrained by display outputs: 1x HDMI 1.4a and 3x DisplayPort 1.2. HDMI 1.4a caps at 4K 30 Hz, while DisplayPort 1.2 supports 4K 60 Hz, which is adequate for the card’s intended resolution targets but no higher. PCIe 3.0 x16 is the bus interface, which is sufficient for bandwidth-hungry workloads given the card’s 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The absence of tensor cores also means no AI-accelerated features like DLSS or AMD’s FSR (which relies on shaders anyway), so upscaling is limited to driver-level or game-level implementations that are not hardware-accelerated. For modern titles with mandatory ray tracing, this card will fail to meet minimum requirements; for older or lighter titles, the feature set is functional but unremarkable.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals array is empty in the fact pack, so no direct rival comparisons exist in the database. Positionally, the card sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, which suggests it is a median performer in the broader market, neither a high-end stalwart nor a budget option. Without rival names or scores, the comparison must rely on architectural context: the 8,900 million transistor count on 28 nm is massive, exceeding many contemporary chips, yet the 4 GB HBM memory and 4096-bit bus are unique to this generation. The R9 FURY X’s predecessor is Volcanic Islands, and its successor is Arctic Islands, indicating it filled a specific gap in AMD’s lineup during the R9 300 series.
The card’s 8.602 TFLOPS FP32 is roughly double that of typical mid-range cards from 2015, but modern mid-range GPUs now exceed 10 TFLOPS with superior efficiency. The 50th percentile ranking implies that half of all GPUs tested, including many older and newer models, outperform it, which aligns with its end-of-life status. The lack of rival deltas means precise percentages are unavailable, but the qualitative picture is clear: this is a card that was competitive at launch but has been overtaken by multiple architecture generations. The 275 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU further indicate a power-hungry design that modern equivalents handle with less energy.
FAQ
Q: Does the R9 FURY X support hardware ray tracing?
A: No. The card has no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, so hardware-accelerated ray tracing is not available. DirectX 12 support is limited to 12_0, which excludes DXR features.
Q: What is the memory configuration and bandwidth?
A: The card features 4 GB of HBM memory on a 4096-bit bus, yielding 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a high-bandwidth design for its era, but the 4 GB capacity is a limitation for modern high-resolution textures.
Q: What APIs are supported?
A: DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170 are supported. There is no support for newer API features like mesh shaders or ray tracing.
Q: What is the recommended power supply?
A: The suggested PSU is 600 W, with a TDP of 275 W. The card requires 2x 8-pin power connectors and is a dual-slot design.
Q: What display outputs are available?
A: The card has 1x HDMI 1.4a and 3x DisplayPort 1.2 outputs. HDMI 1.4a supports 4K at 30 Hz, while DisplayPort 1.2 supports 4K at 60 Hz.
Q: When was this card released?
A: The release date was June 23, 2015, with a launch MSRP of 649 USD. Production status is end-of-life.
Who Should Consider It
The R9 FURY X is best suited for users targeting 1440p gaming in titles from 2015-2017, where its 8.602 TFLOPS FP32 and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth can deliver smooth frame rates at high settings. For 4K, the 4 GB HBM memory is a significant bottleneck, modern games with high-resolution texture packs will exceed this capacity, causing stuttering or texture pop-in. The 67.20 GPixel/s pixel rate is adequate for 1440p but will struggle with 4K and heavy anti-aliasing. Benchmark results indicate the card’s 50th percentile ranking means it sits among average performers, so users expecting current-gen 4K capabilities will be disappointed.
For esports titles or older games, the card remains capable, but the lack of modern feature support (no RT, no tensor cores) makes it a poor choice for new releases. The 8.602 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1) is irrelevant for gaming, as most workloads use FP32. The 275 W TDP and 600 W PSU requirement mean it is not an efficient option, and the dual-slot design with 195 mm length (7.7 inches) should fit most cases, but the 2x 8-pin connectors require a compatible power supply. This card is for retro-build enthusiasts or those with a specific need for high-bandwidth HBM memory at 1440p, not for users seeking future-proof performance.
Power and Cooling
The R9 FURY X has a TDP of 275 W, which is substantial for a 28 nm GPU. The suggested PSU is 600 W, and the card requires 2x 8-pin power connectors, no 6-pin or 12VHPWR options are available. The dual-slot cooling solution is standard for this power class, but the 39 mm width (1.5 inches) may pose clearance issues in compact cases. The 195 mm length (7.7 inches) is relatively short for a flagship card, thanks to the compact HBM memory layout, which reduces PCB footprint. The 115 mm height (4.5 inches) is typical for dual-slot designs.
Power efficiency is poor by modern standards; the 8.602 TFLOPS at 275 W yields roughly 31.3 GFLOPS per watt, which is far below current architectures. The 28 nm process and 8,900 million transistors contribute to this high draw. Users must ensure their PSU has sufficient headroom for transient spikes, which are common in GCN cards. The 600 W recommendation assumes a typical system configuration; overclocking or additional peripherals may require more. Cooling is adequate for stock operation, but the card’s end-of-life status means replacement fans or thermal paste may be needed for long-term use. The lack of a zero-RPM mode (not specified) suggests the fans spin continuously, which could be audible under load.
Memory Subsystem
The R9 FURY X uses 4 GB of HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) on a 4096-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a landmark design, the first consumer GPU with HBM, and the 4096-bit bus is unmatched in width even today. The memory clock is 500 MHz, with an effective data rate of 1000 Mbps, which is low by modern standards but compensated by the enormous bus width. The bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s was class-leading in 2015 and remains respectable, but the 4 GB capacity is the primary constraint.
At 1440p, 4 GB is sufficient for most titles from the card’s era, but modern games with high-resolution textures can exceed this, causing performance drops. The 4096-bit bus does not mitigate capacity limits; it only speeds up access to the existing 4 GB. For 4K, the bandwidth is adequate, but the capacity is not, users will need to reduce texture quality or use lower resolutions. The HBM type is also a double-edged sword: it is fast and power-efficient per bit, but it is soldered to the interposer, meaning no upgrade path. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the 8.602 TFLOPS compute rate effectively, ensuring the GPU is not starved for data, but the 4 GB ceiling caps overall performance in memory-heavy workloads. For users prioritizing bandwidth over capacity, this card excels; for those needing large frame buffers, it falls short.
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