Asus rx 570 strix review in Spanish (full analysis)

The Asus RX 570 Strix is based on AMD's new Polaris 20 core manufactured in the 14nm FinFET LPP process from Global Foundries, an optimized version of the process used in the Radeon RX 470 that will allow it to achieve higher operating frequencies and therefore delivering higher performance. The card includes all the best Asus technologies such as the DirectCU II heatsink, SuperAlloy components and the Asus AURA RGB lighting system.

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Asus RX 570 Strix: features

Unboxing and design

Asus makes a presentation very similar to that seen in previous models, it is indicated that it is the 4GB GDDR5 model, with the AURA RGB lighting system and a small image of the heatsink.

While on the back it details all the new benefits of the graphics card.

Once we open the box we find:

• Asus RX 570 Strix OC 4GB. CD with installation drivers. Stickers. Pick up cables. Quick guide.

This new card will be the second most powerful in the Radeon RX 500 series, It has a Polaris 20 core consisting of a total of 33 Compute Units (CU) that total no less than 2, 048 stream processors, 128 TMUs and 32 ROPs at a maximum frequency on the 1, 310 MHz card. With these characteristics, the Ellesmere core is capable of offering maximum power greater than 5 TFLOPs, thus meeting the minimum requirement for virtual reality.

The Asus RX 570 Strix mounts a total of 4 GB of GDDR5 memory at a frequency of 7, 000 MHz and with a 256-bit interface to achieve a bandwidth of 224 GB / s. A figure that will be more than enough to guarantee excellent performance together with AMD's Delta Color Compression technology that compresses colors to reduce bandwidth consumption. This card is very energy efficient but Asus has put in an 8 pin connector so that its overclocking potential is not limited by lack of power.

Regarding cooling, we find the more than well-known DirectCu II heatsink formed by an aluminum radiator that is crossed by several copper heatpipes with technology of direct contact with the GPU to maximize the transfer of heat generated during the operation of the card. The set is completed with two Asus Wing-Blade fans with PWM control and a 0dB operating mode that keeps them turned off in idle and low-load situations, ideal for those seeking maximum silence.

The fans are IP5X certified which makes them dust resistant to keep them running like the first day for many years. This heatsink promises to keep the card 30% cooler than the reference model while remaining much quieter.

Next to the 8-pin power connector we have an AsusFanConnect II connector that allows us to connect the system fan to the card to manage it in a much more efficient way thanks to the GPU Tweak II software that allows us to manage all the parameters of the card such as the voltage, frequencies and speed of the fans on the card itself and the one we have connected to the system.

The Asus RX 570 Strix OC reaches dimensions of 24.2 x 12.9 x 3.9 cm, making it a fairly moderate card in size.

It has video outputs in the form of 2 x DVI, 1 x DisplayPort 1.3 / 1.4 and 1 x HDMI 2.0.

PCB and internal components

To separate the heatsink from the PCB is as simple as removing the 4 screws from the back and it comes out without any problem, but remember that if it has a warranty seal and you break it, you will lose the right to any damage.

The first thing we see is the radiator made up of a large block of aluminum fins that aim to maximize the heat exchange surface to achieve the best possible efficiency of the cooling system. This radiator is crossed by a total of 2 nickel-plated copper heatpipes that are in charge of absorbing all the heat generated by the graphic core during its operation and distributing it through the radiator for its dissipation.

As we can see, the radiator is made up of a single block that is responsible for cooling both the GPU and the different memory chips and VRM components. Speaking of VRM we find a 6 + 2 phase supply2 design with the best quality Super Alloy Power II components for maximum durability and reliability. The high quality of this power system will offer us a great experience in the overclocking section and free of the so annoying Coil Whine as long as the components used are of good quality.

Regarding refrigeration, it offers us three options:

• Automatic mode: The chassis fan is based on GPU temperatures and operates according to the factory default setting. Manual mode: Allows you to set a fixed speed for the connected fans. User Defined Mode: Allows you to configure the chassis fans to reference the CPU or GPU temperature to determine the rotation speed. Plus, a smart automatic calibration routine detects the controllable range of connected fans and allows you to adjust speeds for efficient cooling and low noise.

Test bench and performance tests

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	i7-6700k @ 4500 Mhz
Base plate:	Asus Maximus IX APEX.
Memory:	32 GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 @ 3200 Mhz
Heatsink	Corsair H100i V2.
HDD	Samsung 850 EVO SSD.
Graphic card	Asus RX 570 Strix
Power supply	Corsair AX860i.

All tests have been passed with the filters to the maximum unless we indicate otherwise. In order to have adequate performance, we have carried out three types of tests: the first is the most common at Full HD 1920 x 1080, the second resolution is making the leap to 2K or 1440P (2560 x 1440P) gamers and the most enthusiastic with 4K (3840 x 2160). The operating system we have used has been Windows 10 Pro 64 bit and the latest drivers available from the Nvidia website.

What are we looking for in the tests?

First, the best possible image quality. The most important value for us is the average FPS (Frames per second), the higher the number of FPS the more fluid the game will go. To differentiate the quality a bit, we leave you a table to assess the quality in FPS, but we will also have the minimum Fps in the tests that were thus possible:

FRAMES BY SECONDS
Frames for Seconds. (FPS)	Gameplay
Less than 30 FPS	Limited
30 - 40 FPS	Playable
40 - 60 FPS	Good
Greater than 60 FPS	Fairly Good or Excellent

Synthetic benchmarks

On this occasion, we have reduced it to several very specific tests, since we consider that they are more than sufficient as synthetic performance tests.

• 3DMARK Fire Strike.3DMARK Fire Strike Ultra.Time SpyHeaven Superposition

Game Testing

We have decided to make the leap to checking various games manually. The reason? Very simple, we want to give a much more realistic vision and cover tests with current games. Since we make an effort, it is consistent with the level of the website and that of our readers.

Testing in games 1920 x 1080

Testing in games 2560 x 1440

Testing in games 3840 x 2160

Overclocking

Note: Remember that overclocking or manipulation carries a risk, we and any manufacturer are not responsible for improper use, use the head and always do so at your own risk.

We wanted to squeeze the graphics card a little bit, we have reached almost 1730 MHz in the core and we have raised the memories to 1960 MHz. The results bring us a rather palpable improvement at the benchmark level, but in games we have increased a little: 3-5 FPS.

Temperature and consumption

The temperatures of the Asus RX 570 Strix could not have been better. At rest we have obtained 33ºC since the fans are in passive mode until some game is activated and the temperature rises. While playing we do not exceed 65 ºC in any case.

Another of the great advantages of this range is the reduced consumption that we have in the equipment. Until very recently, it was unthinkable to have high-end graphics and get 49 W idle and 216 W playing with an Intel i7-6700K processor. While overclocked it goes up to 66 W at rest and 248 W at maximum performance.

Final words and conclusion about Asus RX 570 Strix

The Asus RX 570 Strix is ​​a better built mid-range graphics card that we have tested. Thanks to its double fan Strix dissipation, it keeps the card cool at all times, although we miss a back backplate .

In our tests we have been able to verify that it is a highly recommended option for those users who play at Full HD and 2560 x 1440p resolutions at high resolutions. Although always, it is better to opt for the 8GB edition with RX 580 chipset, which we will soon launch the review on the web.

We recommend reading our guide to the best graphics cards on the market.

So is it worth changing graphics if I have an RX 470? The answer is no, but we do recommend it for those users who need to purchase a new computer. Actually this new generation has left us quite decaffeinated, because it is clearly seen that it is a rehash with slightly higher frequencies and higher consumption.

It is currently available on the main web pages of the sector. Its price in store is 244 euros and we think it is a highly recommended option… Although we will have to see to what extent it compensates us not to buy an RX 580 or a GTX 1060 6GB with improved memory. Soon on our website! ?

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ EXCELLENT HEATSINK	- MISSING A REAR BACKPLATE
+ VERY SILENT, FANS STOPPED (0DB) AT REST.
+ ALLOWS TO DO A LITTLE OVERCLOCKING.
+ IDEAL FOR USERS WHO WANT TO PLAY THE FULLEST IN FULL HD AND 2K.
+ GOOD PRICE

And after carefully evaluating both the tests and the product, Professional Review awards him the gold medal and recommended product:

Asus RX 570 Strix

COMPONENT QUALITY - 80%

DISSIPATION - 80%

GAMING EXPERIENCE - 85%

SOUND - 80%

PRICE - 70%

79%