Sapphire PURE Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT Graphics Cards Now Available, Including Pulse and Nitro+

Reviews for the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards went live. And so far, the cards received good feedback from the review community, especially the RX 7800 XT. In line with the release of these cards, Sapphire officially announced its new lineup, the Sapphire Pure series, consisting of the Pure RX 7800 XT and Pure RX 7700 XT. The Pure series is an all-white graphics card from the company. Sapphire also released its Nitro+ and Pulse variants of the Radeon RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT cards. You can check out more details from Sapphire’s official news release below and where to get one.

sapphire nitro plus pure pulse rx 7800 7700 xt

Get the PURE experience with the all-new SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT & RX 7700 XT Graphics Cards

SAPPHIRE Technology announces the latest SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT and Radeon™ RX 7700 XT graphics cards, built on the groundbreaking AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture, offering superb performance designed for gamers and creators. These cards are encased in a stunning white shroud with delicate design accents, built with durable components, and engineered with effective cooling solutions for a dynamic gaming experience.

A new PURE experience

Kick off the AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT and Radeon™ RX 7700 XT graphics card experience with the brand-new, white-shrouded, sleek SAPPHIRE PURE lineup! The SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT graphics card headlines with 60 Compute Units and 3840 stream processors with a Boost Clock1 of up to 2475 MHz and a Game Clock2 of up to 2169 MHz. It also offers 16GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory clocked at 19.5 Gbps with 64MB of second-generation AMD Infinity Cache™ technology.

The SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 7700 XT graphics card features a GPU with 54 Compute Units and 3456 stream processors, a Boost Clock of up to 2584 MHz, and a Game Clock of up to 2226 MHz. Enjoy breakthrough performance on the SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 7700 XT with 12GB of GDDR6 high-speed memory clocked at up to 18 Gbps with 48MB of Infinity Cache™ technology. The graphics card has support for up to 4 output ports, including 2x HDMI 2.1 and 2x Display Port 2.1 ports with DSC outputs to support the latest monitors on the market.

Breakthrough Technology in a Stylish Casing

The SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT and Radeon™ RX 7700 XT graphics cards are equipped with SAPPHIRE’s reliable Tri-X Cooling Technology with Optimized Composite Heatpipes that are fine-tuned for the cooling design with optimal heat flow, ensuring that thermals are spread out and remain at a low temperature. The Angular Velocity Fan Blades, designed with a double layer of downward air pressure, aid in quieter and cooler operation and are constructed with Dual-Ball Bearings for low-noise operation and greater lifespan.

The board of the SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT and Radeon™ RX 7700 XT graphics cards are well-engineered for stability with 14 Phase Digital Power for accurate power control and excellent power efficiency alongside Ultra High-Performance Conductive Polymer Aluminum Capacitors for stable capacitance at a higher frequency and temperature with low signal noise. The GPU is mounted onto the High TG Copper PCB to match the rapid speed, high current, and increased power requirements of the GPU and memory to ensure the high reliability of the PCB during operation. The cards are also equipped with Fuse Protection built into the circuit of the external PCI-E power connector to ensure that the card is always protected.

The iconic feature of the SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT and Radeon™ RX 7700 XT graphics cards is the classic SAPPHIRE PURE white color theme that is present on the expertly designed shroud and the All Metal Backplate. Finishing off the beautiful look of these cards are the chic grey accents etched onto the exterior, along with a Red LED SAPPHIRE logo with a hardware switch to turn the red lighting on and off at will.

Behold this 2.5-slot compact-sized graphics card, perfectly placed to finish off every gamer’s beautiful battle station, and gear up for a stellar gaming experience!

NITRO Charged for the Premium Gaming Adventure

Gain the edge over others with the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT graphics card, built with top-notch cooling technology premium components with a stylish industrial design incorporating the iconic SAPPHIRE PANTHEON features found on every NITRO+ product. Built on the AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture, the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT graphics card features a GPU with 60 Compute Units and 3840 stream processors, a Boost Clock of up to 2565 MHz, and a Game Clock of up to 2254 MHz.

Enjoy breakthrough performance on the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT with 16GB of GDDR6 high-speed memory clocked at up to 19.5 Gbps with 64MB of AMD Infinity Cache™ technology. The graphics card is built with 2x HDMI 2.1 and 2x Display Port 2.1 ports to provide support for up to 4 output ports for a wide variety of monitors on the market.

sapphire nitro plus rx 7800 xt

The V-Shape Cooling Module on top of the GPU on the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT graphics card accelerates and centralizes the airflow around the GPU to dissipate heat efficiently and works in tandem with the Optimized Composite Heatpipes. These heat pipes have been adjusted to provide a cooling design with optimal heat flow to effortlessly and proportionately spread the heat. Tri-X Cooling Technology is powered by three large fans equipped with the efficient Angular Velocity Fan Blade Design with Dual Ball Bearings to initiate greater airflow to facilitate low noise and low-temperature operation.

Experience a superior and beautifully crafted frame on the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT graphics card with a Cold Rolled Steel Frame that fortifies the shroud structure and durability while encasing the sides of the PCB for a strong encasement alongside the All Metal Backplate. At the top of this frame are the cooling fins, which extend to the VRM components as a VRM cooling module to efficiently disperse heat for excellent airflow and cooling.

sapphire Cold Rolled Steel Frame VRM Cooling module

The board design uses prime Ultra High-Performance Conductive Polymer Aluminum Capacitors, which fully enables the 14-phase power design of the PCB. To match the rapid speed, high current, and increased power requirements of the GPU and memory for PCB stability during operation, the GPU is mounted onto the 14-layer 2oz Copper High TG Copper PCB.

sapphire Capacitor High TG PCB

NITRO+ Extras That Guarantee an Elite Experience

Remove, clean, or replace fans with just one screw securely holding the fan with the ever-popular Quick Connect Fan feature. Use the latest Assistive System Fan Control feature to help initiate a quick drop in temperature by controlling the speed of a system fan simultaneously with the graphics card fans to increase to assist in dissipating the hot air from the entire PC unit. The Dual BIOS feature can be manually adjusted using the hardware slider or the TriXX Software BIOS Switch to switch between BIOS modes by enabling TriXX software.

sapphire Quick Connect BIOS Switch Assistive System Fan Control

Easily customize the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT graphics card using the ARGB Light Bar and the ARGB Backplate for a personalized aesthetic using a plethora of lighting modes available on the SAPPHIRE TriXX Software. RGB LEDs can also be externally synchronized between the graphics card and the motherboard using the 3-pin header to decide whether the RGB LED is controlled independently on the graphics card or controlled by the motherboard. The graphics card is also bundled with a Graphics Card Supporter to keep the graphics card in place on the PCIe Slot.

PULSE: The Heart. The Beat. The Game.

sapphire pulse rx 7700 xt card

The SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7700 XT graphics card is also built on the groundbreaking AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture and headlines with 54 Compute units and 3456 stream processors running with a Boost Clock of up to 2544 MHz and a Game Clock of up to 2171 MHz. Visualize the latest 12GB of GDDR6 high-speed memory clocked at 18 Gbps Effective with 48MB of AMD Infinity Cache technology. The graphics card supports up to 4 output ports, including 2x HDMI 2.1 and 2x Display Port 2.1 ports with DSC outputs to align with the latest monitors on the market.

The SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7700 XT graphics card runs on SAPPHIRE’s reliable Dual-X Cooling Technology, which keeps temperatures low and enables low fan noise with the Intelligent Fan Control and Precision Fan Control features. Optimized Composite Heatpipes work alongside the High TG Copper PCB to produce ample heat dissipation while guaranteeing mechanical stability of the PCB during operation.

Dual-ball bearing fans fitted with the Angular Velocity Fan Blade enable high airflow with quiet and cool operation to extend the longevity of the fans and the entire graphics card unit. To ensure a durable, safe, and stable product, Fuse Protection is built into the circuit of the external PCIe® power connector. The unit is packaged into a compact and stylish shroud with classic PULSE accents to fit into the PC of every gamer.

Additional Products Launching

In addition to the products above, gamers can also look forward to the following remarkable models available:
SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 7700 XT, 12GB, AMD RDNA™ 3 Architecture
SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT, 16GB, AMD RDNA™ 3 Architecture

Pricing and Availability

The SAPPHIRE NITRO+, SAPPHIRE PURE, and SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT series graphics cards are shipping now. They will be available from selected SAPPHIRE e-tailers and retailers worldwide.

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Specifications

ModelSAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 7800 XT, 16GBSAPPHIRE PURE Radeon RX 7700 XT, 12GB
ArchitectureAMD RDNA™ 3AMD RDNA™ 3
Stream Processors38403456
Boost ClockUp to 2475 MHzUp to 2584 MHz
Game ClockUp to 2169 MHzUp to 2226 MHz
Ray Accelerators6054
AMD Infinity Cache64MB48MB
Compute Units60 CUs54 CUs
Memory Size/Bus16GB/256 bit GDDR612GB/192 bit GDDR6
Memory ClockUp to 19.5 GbpsUp to 18 Gbps
DisplaysMaximum 4 DisplaysMaximum 4 Displays
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0PCI-Express 4.0
Output2x HDMI 2x DisplayPort2x HDMI 2x DisplayPort
BIOS SupportUEFIUEFI
Game Index4K1440P
CoolingTri-X Cooling
Two-Ball Bearing
Tri-X Cooling
Two-Ball Bearing
Form Factor2.5 slot, ATX
Dimension: 320 x 128.75 x 52.57 mm
2.5 slot, ATX
Dimension: 320 x 128.75 x 52.57 mm
Power Consumption  270W Total Board Power  240W Total Board Power
System RequirementsMinimum 700 Watt Power Supply
2 x 8-pin Power Connector.
PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard.
Minimum 8GB of system memory. 16GB recommended.
Minimum 700 Watt Power Supply
2 x 8-pin Power Connector.
PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard.
Minimum 8GB of system memory. 16GB recommended.
ModelSAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 7800 XT, 16GBSAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 7700 XT, 12GB
ArchitectureAMD RDNA™ 3AMD RDNA™ 3
Stream Processors38403456
Boost ClockUp to 2565 MHzUp to 2599 MHz
Game ClockUp to 2254 MHzUp to 2276 MHz
Ray Accelerators6054
AMD Infinity Cache64MB48MB
Compute Units60 CUs54 CUs
Memory Size/Bus16GB/256 bit GDDR612GB/192 bit GDDR6
Memory ClockUp to 19.5 GbpsUp to 18 Gbps
DisplaysMaximum 4 DisplaysMaximum 4 Displays
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0PCI-Express 4.0
Output2x HDMI
2x DisplayPort
2x HDMI
2x DisplayPort
BIOS SupportDual UEFIDual UEFI
Game Index4K1440P
CoolingTri-X Cooling
Two-Ball Bearing
Tri-X Cooling
Two-Ball Bearing
Form Factor3 slot, ATX
Dimension: 320 x 134.85 x 61.57 mm
3 slot, ATX
Dimension: 320 x 134.85 x 61.57 mm
Power Consumption288W Total Board Power252W Total Board Power
System RequirementsMinimum 700 Watt Power Supply
2 x 8-pin Power Connector.
PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard.
Minimum 8GB of system memory. 16GB recommended.
Minimum 700 Watt Power Supply
2 x 8-pin Power Connector.
PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard.
Minimum 8GB of system memory. 16GB recommended.
ModelSAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7800 XT, 16GBSAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7700 XT, 12GB
ArchitectureAMD RDNA™ 3AMD RDNA™ 3
Stream Processors38403456
Boost ClockUp to 2430 MHzUp to 2544 MHz
Game ClockUp to 2124 MHzUp to 2171 MHz
Ray Accelerators6054
AMD Infinity Cache64MB48MB
Compute Units60 CUs54 CUs
Memory Size/Bus16GB/256 bit GDDR612GB/192 bit GDDR6
Memory ClockUp to 19.5 GbpsUp to 18 Gbps
DisplaysMaximum 4 DisplaysMaximum 4 Displays
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0PCI-Express 4.0
Output2x HDMI
2x DisplayPort
2x HDMI
2x DisplayPort
BIOS SupportUEFIUEFI
Game Index4K1440P
CoolingDual-X Cooling
Two-Ball Bearing
Dual-X Cooling
Two-Ball Bearing
Form Factor2.5 slot, ATX
Dimension: 280 x 128.75 x 52.57 mm
2.5 slot, ATX
Dimension: 280 x 128.75 x 52.57 mm
Power Consumption266W Total Board Power230W Total Board Power
System RequirementsMinimum 700 Watt Power Supply
2 x 8-pin Power Connector.
PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard.
Minimum 8GB of system memory. 16GB recommended.
Minimum 700 Watt Power Supply
2 x 8-pin Power Connector.
PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard.
Minimum 8GB of system memory. 16GB recommended.
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