Acer Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC Graphics Card Review

Last year, Acer launched its first graphics cards, choosing to go with the Intel Arc A750 and A770 GPUs. The Acer Predator BiFrost Intel Arc A770 received favourable reviews, impressing many for a first attempt at manufacturing GPUs, including my own review.

Acer has since expanded its GPU lineup to include AMD Radeon RX 7000 series cards and several Nvidia models, notably the RTX 4070 Twin Edge OC 12 GB and RTX 4080 Trinity OC 16GB.

The Acer Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC is positioned on the more affordable end of the spectrum. This review aims to evaluate its performance, build quality, cooling efficiency, and overall value proposition.

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Specification

Specification	Acer Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC
GPU Variant	Navi 33
Architecture	RDNA 3.0
Foundry	TSMC 6mm
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Base Clock	1720 MHz
Game Clock	2250 MHz
Boost Clock	2655 MHz
Memory Clock	2250 MHz
Memory Size	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit
Bandwidth	288.0 GB/s
Shading Units	2048
TMUs	128
ROPs	64
Compute Units	32
RT Cores	32
L0 Cache	32 KB per WGP
L1 Cache	128 KB per Array
L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	32 MB
Pixel Rate	169.9 GPixel/s
Texture Rate	339.8 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)	43.50 TFLOPS (2:1)
FP32 (float)	21.75 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)	679.7 GFLOPS (1:32)
Slot Width	Dual-slot
Length	267 mm
Width	118 mm
Cooler	Double Fans Ringed axial fan & blower-style fan
TDP	165 W
Suggested PSU	550W
Ports	1 x HDMI 2.1 3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Power Connector	1x 8-pin

Unboxing / Build Quality

Acer has opted for a relatively understated design with the Predator BiFrost RX 7600 OC. The card features a black and silver colour scheme, which should blend well with most PC builds. The dual-fan cooling solution is an interesting choice, combining a traditional axial fan with a blower-style fan. This hybrid approach aims to balance cooling performance with noise levels.

The card’s build quality appears solid, with a metal backplate adding rigidity and potentially aiding in heat dissipation. At 267mm in length, it should fit comfortably in most mid-tower cases, though it’s always wise to double-check your case specifications before purchase.

One notable aspect of the design is its dual-slot width. Many competing cards in this performance class opt for a 2.5-slot design, so Acer’s choice here may be beneficial for users with limited case space or those looking to use multiple GPUs.

The lighting on the card is subtle, with the Predator logo illuminated on the side. This restrained approach to RGB may appeal to users who prefer a less flashy aesthetic.

Test Set Up

• AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
• MSI MEG X570 Unifi
• Kingston Fury Renegade 3600Mhz RGB DDR4 CL16
• Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2TB

This is the same test setup I used for the Bifrost Arc A770 review.

Benchmarks

3Dmark

3DMark	BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC	BiFrost Arc A770	GeForce RTX 4060
Time Spy	9537	13236	10623
Time Spy Extreme	5618	7001	4944
Fire Strike	29012	30115	25061
Fire Strike Ultra	7236	6984	6051
Port Royal	1437	7150	6087
Speed Way	1579	2472	2520

These results show that the RX 7600 OC performs well for its class, though it falls behind the more powerful Arc A770 and RTX 4060 in most tests. The card shows particular strength in the Fire Strike tests, which are more representative of traditional rasterization performance.The lower scores in Port Royal and Speed Way are expected, as these tests focus heavily on ray tracing performance, an area where AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture, while improved, still lags behind Nvidia’s offerings.

Cyberpunk 2077

• 1080P Ultra RT Off:
  • BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC: 71 fps
  • BiFrost Arc A770: 53.61 fps
• 1440P Ultra RT Off:
  • BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC: 41 fps
  • BiFrost Arc A770: 30.72 fps
• 1080P Ultra RT On:
  • BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC:  30 fps
  • BiFrost Arc A770: 30.55 fps

FarCry 6

• 1080P Ultra:
  • BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC: 96 fps
  • BiFrost Arc A770: 105 fps
• 1440P Ultra:
  • BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC: 88 fps
  • BiFrost Arc A770: 80 fps

Assassins Creed Valhalla

• 1080P Ultra: 96 fps
• 1440P Ultra: 61 fps

Horizon Zero Dawn

• 1080P Ultra: 86 fps
• 1440P Ultra: 67 fps

FSR 3 and Frame Generation

AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) technology, now in its third iteration, is supported by the RX 7600. FSR 3 includes frame generation technology, similar to Nvidia’s DLSS 3. This can potentially boost framerates significantly in supported games, though the list of titles supporting FSR 3 is currently limited compared to DLSS.

The effectiveness of FSR 3 can vary depending on the game and settings used. In general, it can provide a substantial performance uplift, particularly at higher resolutions or when enabling ray tracing features. However, as with all upscaling and frame generation technologies, there can be some trade-offs in image quality or responsiveness.

Gaming Performance

Beyond benchmarks, I have been using the GPU in my gaming rig for the past couple of weeks. I haven’t had much time to game the past couple of years, so I appreciate the opportunity to catch up on things in the name of work.

I have predominately been playing Starfield and Cyberpunk and have been happy with the overall performance. One minor issue was when trying to dial up the resolution to 4K, the game did crash out a few times, and I ended up settling on 1440P.

Noise, Temperature & Power Consumption

In idle conditions, the BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC draws approximately 13.85W, which is higher than some competing Nvidia cards. Under load, power consumption peaks at around 166W, with the total system draw exceeding 500W. These figures are within the expected ranges for a card of this class.

Using HWMonitor, the GPU’s temperature reached slightly over 86°C during intensive usage. While this is within acceptable limits, it is higher than some other cards in the same performance bracket, suggesting room for improvement in cooling efficiency.

Price & Alternative Options

The Acer Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC has an RRP of £330. There are not many places selling in the UK and Acer still list it at £330. However, Currys have it for £270, which I think is the correct pricing for this.

US buyers get a better deal; this has been available for $260-$270 regularly on Amazon.com.

Looking on Scan, they have AMD Radeon RX 7600 graphics cards priced from £260 to £292.99.

The Gigabyte AMD Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC is also £270 and has the same specs but uses a tri-fan design.

Then the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT graphics card with 16GB of GDDR6 is priced from £310 to £377.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is available from £270 to £360, and the cheapest GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB GPU I can find is the Palit NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti StormX, priced at £360.

The Acer Predator BiFrost Intel Arc A770 I previously reviewed had an RRP of £400 and is currently available for around £360.

Verdict

The Acer Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC is a capable mid-range graphics card that delivers solid performance for 1080p gaming, with the ability to handle 1440p in many titles. Its compact dual-slot design and understated aesthetics make it an attractive option for users with space constraints or those who prefer a less flashy look.

The card’s performance in traditional rasterization is commendable, though it falls behind in ray tracing capabilities compared to Nvidia’s offerings. The support for FSR 3 and frame generation technology provides a potential performance boost in supported games, which could help extend the card’s lifespan as games become more demanding.

Thermal performance appears to be adequate, with the card maintaining reasonable temperatures under load. However, the lack of specific noise level measurements makes it difficult to fully assess the effectiveness of the dual-fan cooling solution.

The pricing of the card is a key consideration. At its RRP of £330, it’s difficult to recommend over alternatives like the RX 7600 XT or the RTX 4060 Ti. However, at the discounted price of £270, it becomes a much more attractive proposition, offering competitive performance for the price.
For users primarily interested in 1080p gaming and who can find the card at its discounted price, the Acer Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC represents good value. It’s particularly worth considering for those who appreciate its compact design or Acer’s brand reputation.

Overall, the Acer Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC is a solid entry into the mid-range GPU market from Acer. While it may not lead the pack in terms of raw performance or features, it offers a balanced package that should satisfy many 1080p gamers, particularly when found at its discounted price point.

Last update on 2024-12-02 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API