Smaller Chassis, Sharper Focus:
Optimized Performance for the Minimalist Build with the
SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9050 Graphics Card
July 28th, 2026 – SAPPHIRE Technology announces the SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9050 graphics card featuring 8GB VRAM and Dual-X Cooling Technology for ultra-compact PC builds.
SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9050 GPU
PULSE: The Robust Choice
Built on AMD RDNA™ 4 architecture, the SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9050 GPU features a plethora of cooling technology and 8GB of GDDR6 memory clocked at 18 Gbps, including 32MB of AMD Infinity Cache™ technology. The GPU runs at a Boost Clock up to 2760 MHz[1] and a Game Clock up to 2260 MHz, with 16 Compute Units and 1024 stream processors. Connectivity of a 2x HDMI® 2.1b and 1x DisplayPort™ 2.1a deliver flexible, multi-display connectivity out of the box.
Purpose-built for compact chassis, the SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9050 GPU utilizes Honeywell PTM7950 TIM to ensure optimal thermal conductivity, significantly improving durability and operational longevity. A 6-layer High TG Copper PCB reliably manages high current and power demands, while the 7 Phase Digital Power Design ensures precision voltage delivery for consistent performance under load.
Thermal stability is supported through direct contact between the Integrated Cooling Module and the GPU, memory, and VRMs, maintaining consistent temperatures during extended workloads. Optimized Composite Heatpipes intelligently distribute heat across the cooling array, while AeroCurve fan blades minimize aerodynamic friction and unlock a wider operational RPM for superior low-noise efficiency. Circuit-level protection is ensured via Fuse Protection on the PCIe power connector. Despite its space-efficient footprint, this design preserves generous thermal overhead and uncompromised component integrity—engineered specifically for compact system builds.
Availability
The SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9050 Graphics Card will be available soon from selected SAPPHIRE e-tailers and retailers.
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Model |
SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 9050 GPU |
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GPU Architecture |
AMD RDNA™ 4 Architecture |
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Stream Processors |
1024 |
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Boost Clock |
Up to 2760 MHz |
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Game Clock |
Up to 2260 MHz |
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Ray Accelerators |
16 |
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AMD Infinity Cache |
32MB |
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Compute Units |
16 CUs (3rd Gen RT + 2nd Gen AI Accelerators) |
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Memory Size/Bus |
8GB/128 bit GDDR6 |
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Memory Clock |
Up to 18 Gbps |
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Displays |
Maximum 3 Displays |
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Resolution |
HDMI® 2.1b: 7680×4320 |
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Interface |
PCI-Express 5.0 x16 |
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Output |
2x HDMI® 2.1b |
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BIOS Support |
UEFI |
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Game Index |
1080P Medium/High |
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PULSE Features |
Honeywell PTM7950 Thermal Interface Material (TIM) AeroCurve Fan Blade Free Flow FrameDefense Integrated Cooling Module Dual-X Cooling Technology High TG Copper PCB Optimized Composite Heatpipes Metal Backplate Two-Ball Bearing Fans 7-Phase Digital Power Design Fuse Protection Intelligent Fan Control Precision Fan Control TriXX Supported TriXX Boost |
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AMD Features |
AMD RDNA™ 4 Architecture 16 Compute Units (3rd Gen RT + 2nd Gen AI Accelerators) AMD HYPR-RX with AFMF 2 AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 4 with AI Upscaling DisplayPort™ 2.1a AMD Radiance Display™ Engine AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 technology AMD Radeon™ Anti-Lag 2 technology AMD FidelityFX™ technologies Microsoft® DirectX® 12 Ultimate AMD Noise Suppression AMD Freesync™ technology 8 GB of GDDR6 on 128-bit Memory Bus AMD FSR™ “Redstone” AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™ Application |
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Cooling |
Dual-X Cooling AeroCurve Fan Blade Free Flow Integrated Cooling Module High TG Copper PCB Optimized Composite Heatpipes |
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Form Factor |
2 slot, ATX |
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Power Consumption |
100W Typical Board Power |
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OS |
Linux®, Windows 10/11. 64-bit operating system required |
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System Requirements |
Minimum 650 Watt Power Supply 1 x 8-pin Power Connector. PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard. Minimum 8GB of system memory. 16GB recommended. |
About SAPPHIRE Technology
SAPPHIRE Technology is a world leading manufacturer and global supplier of innovative graphics and mainboard products, delivering its AMD Radeon™ based products to the PC markets addressing gaming, eSports and performance graphics enthusiasts as well as delivering an array of professional graphics products and embedded system solutions.
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[1] Boost Clock Frequency is the maximum frequency achievable on the Radeon GPU running a bursty workload. Boost clock achievability, frequency, and sustainability will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to: thermal conditions and variation in applications and workloads. GD-151
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