Radeon RX 480 based on a small board ( as well as Radeon RX 470). In the center turned out to be a graphic Polaris 10, and eight memory modules around GDDR5 (are each connected via 32-bit bus, which together gives 256-bit bus). For accelerator food meets partition scheme 6+1 phase, and for correct work need to connect the 6-pin power connector.
The standard design is equipped with four video outputs: HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4. The board contacts can be seen even for output DVI-D.
To cool the standard version uses two cooling slots, which significantly exceed the limits of the fee. This design consists of an aluminum heatsink with a copper core, but in addition, the manufacturer has applied the flat radiator, heat away from the memory modules and power supply section (He also serves as the frame for the role of turbine).
Recently, too mysterious image appeared on the network, which allegedly shows the production line of the company XFX cards with Radeon RX 480 . Unfortunately we can not confirm this information.
How will the Radeon RX 480? This is what we know today, because it should now take place the official premiere of the first representative of the family of Polaris. version with 4 GB was estimated at 199 dollars (Besides, the manufacturer plans to release a version with 8 GB, not yet known, how much will it cost).
A source: NewEgg, Chiphell, JD, Google, Reddit