AMD’s Curious Radeon RX 7400: Ultra-Low Power Gaming GPU Emerges
Just days after unveiling the workstation-focused Radeon Pro W7400, AMD has stealthily launched its gaming counterpart: the Radeon RX 7400. Marketed for “advanced gaming and streaming at 1080p,” this 43W GPU targets OEM prebuilt systems but raises eyebrows with its modest specs.
Specifications & Context
| Feature | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon Pro W7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 3 (Navi 33) | RDNA 3 (Navi 33) |
| Stream Processors | 1,792 | 1,792 |
| Compute Units | 28 | 28 |
| Ray Accelerators | 28 | N/A (Workstation) |
| AI Accelerators | 56 | N/A |
| Memory | 8GB GDDR6 128-bit | 8GB GDDR6 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10.8 Gbps | 10.8 Gbps |
| GPU Power | 43W (TBP unconfirmed) | 55W TBP |
| Availability | OEM-exclusive | OEM-focused |
Key Details & Analysis
- “Advanced Gaming” Claims:
- AMD’s marketing suggests 1080p gaming capability, but specs indicate entry-level performance
- Same core count as 2023’s RX 7600 (2,048 SP) but 12% fewer cores and 35% slower memory
- Power Efficiency:
- 43W GPU power (not full board power) makes it one of AMD’s most efficient discrete GPUs
- Likely uses PCIe slot power only – no external connectors needed
- OEM Strategy:
- Spotted in Dell systems paired with Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs
- Targets prebuilt PCs needing better-than-integrated graphics without high power draw
- Realistic Use Cases:
- eSports titles (Valorant, CS2) at 1080p low settings
- AV1 video encoding/streaming acceleration
- Upgrading office PCs for light gaming/media
The Big Questions
- Why launch now? Likely clears Navi 33 inventory before RDNA 4.
- Gaming viability? Will struggle in modern AAA titles – RX 7600 is 2.5x faster.
- Retail hopes? Almost certainly OEM-only like previous “x400” models.
Industry Context
- Timing: Follows identical workstation W7400 launch by 48 hours
- Ghost SKU: Kills rumored 6GB RX 7300 (1,536 cores)
- Competition: Nvidia’s GTX 1650 still dominates sub-75W segment
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- AMD Radeon RX 9060 Leak – 18Gbps GDDR6, Lower Clocks & OEM-Exclusive Focus
The Bottom Line
The RX 7400 isn’t a gaming revolution – it’s a clever repackaging of workstation silicon for budget prebuilts. While its 43W efficiency is impressive, temper expectations: this is a media accelerator first, gaming solution second. For DIY builders, RX 7600 remains AMD’s true entry-level pick.
Source: Dell, AMD, notebookcheck