The same 4GB GDDR5 frame buffer exists as standard, while the memory is clocked at 5GHz.
In short, almost all of the key changes have been made to the GPU’s core configuration.
As we noted, this is the exact same cooler you will find on the R9 290X.
Naturally, the R9 290 supports Crossfire, but there are no bridge connectors on this card.
This is the same design implemented by the R9 290X and allows for Crossfire without needing a hardware strap.
The only other connectors are on the I/O panel.
Our sample has a pair of dual DL-DVI connectors, an HDMI 1.4a port and a DisplayPort 1.2 socket.
Many Ultra HD/4K monitors can achieve a 60Hz refresh rate using a tiled display configuration.
AMD has taken steps to make this easy for end users by providing an Automatic AMD Eyefinity Configuration feature.
This configuration will be remembered and re-enabled when the display is unplugged or the system is rebooted.
