AMD officially launched the Radeon RX 7400, a new entry-level graphics card designed to deliver solid 1080p gaming and streaming performance for budget-conscious gamers. Built on the RDNA 3 architecture, this GPU aims to fill a gap in AMD’s Radeon RX 7000 series, offering an affordable option for those seeking reliable performance without breaking the bank. The Radeon RX 7400 is based on the Navi 33 GPU, featuring 28 Compute Units, 1,792 Stream Processors, 28 Ray Accelerators, and 56 AI Accelerators. It comes equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM clocked at 10.8 Gbps on a 128-bit memory bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 173 GB/s. The card also includes 32 MB of AMD Infinity Cache, enhancing its efficiency for 1080p workloads. With a Total Board Power (TBP) of just 55W, the RX 7400 is notably energy-efficient, requiring no external power connectors and drawing power entirely from the PCIe slot. Its compact single-slot design, measuring 167 mm in length, makes it ideal for small form factor systems and pre-built OEM desktops, such as Dell’s Pro Tower QCT1250 and Pro Tower Plus QBT1250. The card supports DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1, ensuring compatibility with modern displays, though it lacks USB Type-C connectivity.
The RX 7400 supports ray tracing, a feature that, while limited by its lower-end positioning, makes it the most affordable RX 7000 series GPU with ray-tracing capabilities. It also incorporates AMD’s suite of software enhancements, including FidelityFX Super Resolution, Radeon Boost, Anti-Lag, and FreeSync, which optimize gaming performance and visual quality. Additionally, the card supports AV1 encoding, making it a compelling choice for streamers and content creators on a budget.
The Radeon RX 7400 is tailored for “advanced gaming and streaming experiences at 1080p,” positioning it as a direct competitor to entry-level GPUs like NVIDIA’s RTX 3050. While it may not deliver playable frame rates with ray tracing enabled, it offers a significant step up from integrated graphics, such as those found in Intel’s Core Ultra 200 series or AMD’s Ryzen 7 8700G. The GPU is expected to outperform older budget cards like the RX 6500 XT and RX 6400, which were criticized for their limited memory and feature sets.
AMD has not disclosed an official MSRP for the Radeon RX 7400, and early indications suggest it may be exclusive to OEM systems, such as those from Dell, rather than available as a standalone retail product. This aligns with sightings of the GPU in Dell’s enterprise desktops, hinting at a focus on pre-built configurations rather than the DIY market.
Source : AMD, Notebookcheck