ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 vs AMD Radeon R9 Nano differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 operates at a base clock speed of 1.410 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the AMD Radeon R9 Nano operates at a base clock speed of 1.410 GHz and has 4 GB of HBM memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 is 175 W, while that of the AMD Radeon R9 Nano is 175 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070

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Higher clock speed

1.410 GHz 1.000 GHz

Around 29% better clock speed
More memory

8 GB 4 GB

50% more memory

Top features of AMD Radeon R9 Nano

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 AMD Radeon R9 Nano

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 AMD Radeon R9 Nano
GPU Chip	TU106 Fiji XT CA (Fiji)
Execution units	36 64
Shader	2304 4096
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	144 256

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 HBM
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 1 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	448 GB/s 512 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 4096 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.410 GHz 1.000 GHz
Boost Clock	1.650 GHz+ 2 % 1.000 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.620 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	175 W 175 W
TDP (up)	199 W --
PCIe-Power	1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial (Radiator)
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 90 mm 1 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 0
HDMI Ports	2x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v1.4a
DP Ports	2x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.2
USB-C Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 4096x2160
DirectX	12_2 12_0
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	ASUS Aura Sync No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode No
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode
VP9	Decode No
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	301 mm 154 mm
Height	131 mm 112 mm
Width	-- 40 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Radeon R9 Nano, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q4/2018 Q3/2015
Structure size	12 nm 28 nm
Part-no	ROG-STRIX-RTX2070-8G-GAMING --
Documents	data sheet --