PowerColor AMD Radeon RED Devil RX 480 8GB GDDR5 DL-DVI-D/HDMI/DP x3 PCI-Express 3.0 Graphics Card (Renewed)
Bottom line: The PowerColor AMD Radeon RED Devil RX 480 8GB GDDR5 DL-DVI-D/HDMI/DP x3 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros
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Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
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Manufacturer description
Powercolor AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored PowerColor AMD Radeon RED Devil RX 480 8GB GDDR5 DL-DVI-D/HDMI/DP x3… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Amazon Renewed's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| Brand | PowerColor |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Red Devil |
| Built-In Media | CD Driver, Manual, Video Card |
| GPU Clock Speed | 1000 megahertz |
| Mfr Part Number | AXRX 480 8GBD5-3DH/OC-cr |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Graphics Card Ram | 8 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 8 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR5 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | gddr5 |
| Graphics Description | AMD Radeon RX 480 with 8GB GDDR5 memory and a 1330 MHz boost clock |
| Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty |
| Video Output Interface | HDMI |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840x2160 |
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PowerColor AMD Radeon RED Devil RX 480 8GB GDDR5 DL-DVI-D/HDMI/DP x3 PCI-Express 3.0 Graphics Card (Renewed) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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