Conclusion
...Sapphire's adaptation conforms to the RX 6800 remit by delivering excellent performance at QHD and competent framerates at 4K UHD.AMD can rightly be applauded for putting forth a competitive alternative to Nvidia's formidable Ampere architecture. RX 6000 Series GPUs are a sign of Radeon's return to form, and while Nvidia holds a generational lead in terms of ray tracing and GPGPU, AMD brings much-needed competition to the space.
Hoping to make the most of RDNA 2's potential, Sapphire has a wide range of custom boards to choose from, headlined by the premium Nitro+. Attractive in appearance and solidly built throughout, Sapphire's adaptation conforms to the RX 6800 remit by delivering excellent performance at QHD and competent framerates at 4K UHD.
Such characteristics are a given, and though Sapphire's out-the-box overclock can be described as timid at best, there are attributes that help the custom card stand out alongside a reference model. RGB lighting is neatly implemented, a dual BIOS comes in handy, and noise levels, or lack thereof, are the lowest we've seen from a high-end graphics card.
Bottom line: wonderfully quiet at all times, the RX 6800 Nitro+ is a solid choice for next-generation PC gaming. If only you could buy one.
Attractive design and solid build
Wonderfully quiet at all times
Dual BIOS
Timid out-the-box overclock
Pricey compared to reference card
Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 Nitro+
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