MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G vs ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G operates at a base clock speed of 1.178 GHz+ 1 % and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 operates at a base clock speed of 1.178 GHz+ 1 % and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at 622 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G is 150 W, while that of the ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 is 150 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G

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Higher clock speed

1.178 GHz+ 1 % 1.168 GHz

Around 1% better clock speed

Top features of ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5

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More memory

8 GB 4 GB

50% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 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	AMD Radeon RX 570 AMD Radeon RX 570
GPU Chip	Polaris 20 XL Polaris 20 XL (GCN 4)
Execution units	32 32
Shader	2048 2048
Render Output Units	32 32
Texture Units	128 128

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	4 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 7 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	224 GB/s 224 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.178 GHz+ 1 % 1.168 GHz
Boost Clock	1.244 GHz 1.254 GHz+ 1 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 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	150 W 150 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5, 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
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 90 mm 2 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 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	5120x2880 7680x4320
DirectX	12 12
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5. 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 Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5 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	246 mm 240 mm
Height	130 mm 130 mm
Width	39 mm 39 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	622 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 570 Armor 4G and ASUS Expedition Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5, 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	Q4/2017 Q2/2017
Structure size	14 nm 14 nm
Part-no	-- EX-RX570-4G
Documents	data sheet data sheet