SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400 Graphics Card Review: Specs and Performance

SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400 Review: Explore GPU Specs and Performance

This is an in-depth review of the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400, which began manufacturing in Q2/2022. It includes all the specifications and performance results based on contemporary benchmark assessments. The base clock frequency stands at 1.923 GHz. The GPU supports GDDR6 with 4 GB of graphics memory. The TDP is 55 W+ 4 %. We suggest comparing this GPU with other models on our site to determine the best performance.

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SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400 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 SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400 GPU chip, including rendering and texture output block counts, as well as its launch date and pricing.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 6400
GPU Chip	Navi 24 XL (RDNA 2)
Execution units	12
Shader	768
Render Output Units	32
Texture Units	48
Raytracing Cores	12

Memory

Discover the memory specifications of the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400, 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	GDDR6
Memory Clock	2.000 GHz
Memory Speed	16 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	128 GB/s
Memory Interface	64 bit

Clock Speeds

Discover the base and maximum frequencies of the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400 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	1.923 GHz
Boost Clock	2.321 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	2.039 GHz
Overclocking	Yes

Thermal Design

Learn about the Thermal Design Power (TDP) of the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400 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	55 W+ 4 %
TDP (up)	--
Tjunction max	--

Cooler & Fans

The type of the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400 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
Fan 1	1 x 50 mm
Fan 2	--
Cooler-Type	Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	--

Connectivity

Number and types of sockets for video output and connection in the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	2
HDCP-Version	2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	1x DP v1.4a
DVI Ports	--
VGA Ports	--
USB-C Ports	--

Featureset

Explore the capabilities of the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400 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	7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 (Ultimate)
Raytracing	Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes
LED	No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400'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 / Encode
VP8	Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode
AV1	Decode

Dimensions

The sizes of the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400 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	170 mm
Height	56 mm
Width	17 mm
Width (Slots)	1 PCIe-Slots
Weight	--

Additional data

Discover details about the SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6400, 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.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 4
Release date	Q2/2022
Launch Price	159 $ (Reference)
Structure size	6 nm
Part-no	11315-01-20G
Documents	data sheet