AMD Radeon R9 Nano Graphics Card Review: Specs and Performance

AMD Radeon R9 Nano Review: Explore GPU Specs and Performance

This is an in-depth review of the AMD Radeon R9 Nano, which began manufacturing in Q3/2015. It includes all the specifications and performance results based on contemporary benchmark assessments. The base clock frequency stands at 1.000 GHz. The GPU supports HBM with 4 GB of graphics memory. The TDP is 175 W. We suggest comparing this GPU with other models on our site to determine the best performance.

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AMD Radeon R9 Nano specs

The specifications of a graphics card play a vital role in deciphering its primary functions - assessing its efficiency in data processing, such as working with graphical applications, and its speed in gaming. Without scrutinizing these specifications, it becomes challenging to gauge its capabilities and discern any disparities from the current model. Hence, always rely on our comparison tool and recommendations to identify a swift, energy-efficient, and robust graphics card for enhancing your system.

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Discover details about the AMD Radeon R9 Nano GPU chip, including rendering and texture output block counts, as well as its launch date and pricing.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon R9 Nano
GPU Chip	Fiji XT CA (Fiji)
Execution units	64
Shader	4096
Render Output Units	64
Texture Units	256
Raytracing Cores	0

Memory

Discover the memory specifications of the AMD Radeon R9 Nano, including type, capacity, bus size, frequency, and bandwidth. Note: For integrated graphics cards without dedicated memory, a portion of the system's RAM will be utilized.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	4 GB
Memory Type	HBM
Memory Clock	0.500 GHz
Memory Speed	1 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	512 GB/s
Memory Interface	4096 bit

Clock Speeds

Discover the base and maximum frequencies of the AMD Radeon R9 Nano graphics card. While these values may not be directly visible in the BIOS, diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide this information.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.000 GHz
Boost Clock	1.000 GHz
Overclocking	Yes

Thermal Design

Learn about the Thermal Design Power (TDP) of the AMD Radeon R9 Nano graphics card. This crucial figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your GPU. It's essential to optimize your computer's ventilation and power supply based on TDP specifications for optimal performance.

Specification	Value
TDP	175 W
TDP (up)	--
Tjunction max	--
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

The type of the AMD Radeon R9 Nano cooling system, along with its size and performance. As a rule, fans with larger diameters have an advantage because they can move the same volumes of air while rotating more slowly than smaller fans. It should be noted that liquid cooling systems in addition to fans and aluminum radiators need some kind of pump, which can also be noisy.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial (Radiator)
Fan 1	1 x 90 mm
Fan 2	--
Cooler-Type	Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	--
Noise (Load)	--

Connectivity

Number and types of sockets for video output and connection in the AMD Radeon R9 Nano.

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

Featureset

Explore the capabilities of the AMD Radeon R9 Nano GPU in this section. Plus, delve into its ray tracing support for lifelike light and shadow simulation. Note: Specific features may vary by manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	4096x2160
DirectX	12_0
Raytracing	No
DLSS / FSR	No
LED	No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the AMD Radeon R9 Nano's support for popular codecs like h264, VP8, h265/HEVC, VP9, and AV1. Compatibility with these codecs alleviates the graphics card's workload during video playback or creation, leading to reduced power consumption and heat generation.

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

Dimensions

The sizes of the AMD Radeon R9 Nano graphics card. With knowledge of the exact measurements of the graphics card, you can check whether it is possible to put it in the case of your PC. We have also added support for PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	154 mm
Height	112 mm
Width	40 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	--

Additional data

Discover details about the AMD Radeon R9 Nano, including its type (for desktops or laptops) and architecture, as well as its launch date and current price. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer via the provided link.