The MSI Radeon RX 6400 4GB GDDR6 AERO ITX is a high-performance graphics card aimed at users seeking an affordable solution to upgrade their computer for gaming and multimedia tasks.
The card features 4GB of GDDR6 memory and offers high performance in games at 1080p resolution. Additionally, its small form factor (ITX) makes it ideal for use in small-sized systems, while its fan provides effective cooling and reliability.
AMD RDNA 2
AMD RDNA 2 is an advanced architecture that provides excellent energy efficiency compared to previous generations.
It uses 6nm technology, which allows graphics cards to operate with high performance and produce less heat.
Additionally, RDNA 2 offers a range of innovative features, such as hardware support for Ray Tracing and GDDR6 memory, which significantly improve the performance of graphics cards in gaming applications and other demanding tasks.
AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition
Designed to provide you with a clean, modern, and user-friendly interaction where you can quickly access the latest software features, game stats, performance reports, driver updates, and more - all from one convenient location.
Take advantage of the ALT+R hotkey to open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition directly in-game, making it even more convenient and easy to customize your favorite features and achieve a fantastic gaming experience.
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) uses cutting-edge upscaling technologies to boost frame rates in select titles and deliver high-quality, high-resolution gaming experiences without the need to upgrade to a new graphics card.
AMD Link
AMD Link, a free application that allows you to connect to your computer from your phone, tablet, or TV, is now available for Windows-based computers.
Optimized for better performance, you can now connect with your friends like never before using Link Game, a new feature that allows a friend to connect to your computer from their own machine and play local multiplayer games on your system.
AMD Noise Suppression
AMD Noise Suppression reduces ambient sound noise, providing greater clarity and improved focus whether you are concentrating on an important meeting or staying focused on a competitive game.
AMD Radeon Super Resolution
Boost performance in thousands of games
Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) is a driver-based upscaling feature that uses the same algorithm found in AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) technology.
Gamers can take advantage of Radeon Super Resolution technology to unlock new levels of performance in any compatible game.
AMD Smart Access Memory
Gain up to 15% more gaming performance with AMD's Smart Access Memory
In conventional Windows-based computer systems, processors can only access a fraction of the graphics memory (VRAM) at a time, limiting system performance.
With AMD Smart Access Memory, the data channel is expanded to fully utilize the potential of the GPU memory, using the bandwidth of PCI Express to remove bottlenecks and increase performance.
AMD Privacy View
Enhanced focus for increased privacy
Privacy View instantly displays any part of your screen using cutting-edge eye-tracking technology. Simply look at an area on your screen while other parts blur.
Share only what is necessary – Privacy View offers various options to blur areas outside your field of vision, keeping your personal content and information private as intended.
AMD Radeon Boost
AMD Radeon Boost dynamically reduces the resolution of the entire frame when fast character motion is detected on the screen through user input, allowing for higher FPS with minimal impact on quality.
With initial support for select DirectX 11 games, this feature now leverages variable rate shading hardware and supported DirectX 12 titles, providing additional performance and increased responsiveness while gaming.
AMD Radeon Anti-Lag
Providing even faster response times with every click
Radeon Anti-Lag controls the pace of the CPU's work to ensure it is not too far ahead of the GPU, reducing the amount of CPU work that is queued.
As a result, Radeon Anti-Lag can reduce input lag by almost a full frame, helping to restore responsiveness to your game.
AMD Radeon Image Sharpening
Stunning visuals. No performance impact.
AMD Radeon Image Sharpening uses a contrast-adaptive sharpening algorithm that restores clarity to game graphics that may have been affected by other effects, highlighting object details.
AMD Enhanced Sync
Enable Liquid-Smooth Gameplay on Your Radeon Powered System
Enhanced Sync helps gamers minimize screen tearing while reducing latency and stutter compared to traditional V-sync.
Available for games based on DirectX 9, 11, 12, and Vulkan API, as well as all GPUs based on Polaris and newer screen combinations and/or AMD Eyefinity Technology 3. Now configurable per game and in-game from AMD software: Adrenalin Edition.
Small size
The power of a full-sized graphics card in a small package. MSI AERO ITX graphics cards are perfect for small-sized systems and HTPCs, as they take up only a fraction of the space of a full-sized graphics card. This means they will fit into almost any system and ensure a smooth gaming experience.
Designed for better dispersion
Compared to general fan designs, the AERO ITX series fans use a custom fan design with a unique curve to improve heat dissipation by creating greater airflow and air pressure.
Traces of intelligence
Not all circuit boards are the same. MSI's custom PCB design provides enhanced power delivery to push the card to its limits and uses a larger surface area to provide ultimate stability.
MSI Center
MSI's exclusive MSI Center software helps you get the most out of your MSI products. Monitor, modify, and optimize in real-time with just a few clicks.
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In the Benchmark test, it only achieves a percentage of 36% on a Ryzen 5 (5600x) computer with an Asus B550 A motherboard and 16GB RAM at 3,200 MHz. Meanwhile, the RX 6600 card reaches 87%, showing a huge difference card to card
Purchased for €134, it is a very good value for money. It performs well in full HD AAA titles like The Last of Us, running at 40-45 fps with medium-high settings. It was used in a build with a budget of €500. It would be good if it could be connected to a PCIe 4 port, as using a slower speed port would significantly decrease its performance.
The best choice for OEM systems with AMD processors. Plays recent AAA titles (e.g. Plague Tale 2) at 1080 high at 60fps or 4K low at 30fps comfortably. Enable FSR/RSR capability in AMD Adrenaline for viewing on 4K TVs and set graphics to 1080 for better results.
This may be the most value-for-money card out there. Once I took it out of the box, all I had to do was plug it into the motherboard and I was ready to go. Combined with an i3 10100 and 8GB of RAM on an HDD (not an SSD), this card performs amazingly. I've even overclocked it with MSI Afterburner to 2,300 MHz clockspeed. In the games I've tested so far at 1366x768 resolution, the results are as follows:
- Apex Legends: High-Mid settings, 70-120 FPS, 62-65°C
- Rainbow6Siege: High settings, 144 FPS (capped), 62-65°C
- Rocket League: Full High settings, 120 FPS (capped), GPU utilization at 35-45%, 48-55°C
- CS:GO: Low-Mid settings (competitive settings), 160-210 FPS, 60-65°C
So, is this card worth it? I believe so. Despite its bad reputation, at 150 euros I don't think you can find anything even close to this card. The only complaint I have is that the card's box was damaged during shipping, but that's not the fault of the store or the company. I hope this review helps anyone who needs it.
(Edit: Please ignore what I said about temperatures earlier, as my old case had poor airflow. In my new case with better airflow and two extra fans, temperatures have dropped by 5-10 degrees, making this card even more perfect. I don't think I've ever seen the GPU fan spin, so the PC is relatively quiet. In short, this card is the most value-for-money option out there. If you're still considering a 1650, I recommend getting this card instead.)
(4/8/22: 3 months later, same performance, with 2 optional updates, a good sign.. it went up to 180€ again, unbelievable..)
Following foreign forums for years, I've heard the worst about this company and the card, that for AMD, Sapphire is the number one choice (former merged companies) and that MSI neglects low-end implementations (in terms of GPU and mobo).. It's my first graphics card and I can't understand all the criticism it receives (the rx6400 regardless of the company).
System (pcie 3.0, m2 windows 11 pro with dual channel, no overclocks, gpu 99% limit):
I3-10105F & 16GB (2x8) 2667mhz 16 cas & corsair 350w plus bronze & asrock h470m hdv m2
Performance in games: 4/8/22: -among us 300-600fps.
-dirt rally 2.0 (2019) occasionally 60fps either 10 above or 20 below
-fall guys highest settings with enhanced sync & AMD Frame Rate Target Control at 76fps constantly).
-Rocket League (All high quality except Motion blur):
I set a limit of 90 fps, 40-70% GPU USAGE 42-62 degrees.
-CS GO All Ultra 95% of the time (95th percentile) 85-120 fps 48-64 degrees, only had issues in Danger Zone and lowered settings to medium mostly, some low/off.
-PUBG Optimal Settings (https://gamerant.com/pubg-battlegrounds-best-settings-on-pc/): ~75fps ((60-90 fps, 100 Scaling, 95 POV), fans very strong maybe even at max continuously, reached up to 72 degrees after 1 hour.
Potentially the most powerful graphics card without power connection (just plug and play), just make sure the settings in the bios are optimized (not talking about overclocking), you will gain performance. I chose it over the rx 6500 due to 1) price, 2) power consumption, and 3) meeting personal requirements.