AMD announces two more Polaris video cards: RX 470, RX 460

AMD CEO Lisa Su shows off two new Polaris 14mm process video cards. Boy, the RX 460 and RX 470 sure are tiny, ain't they?

LOS ANGELES—At E3's second-annual PC Gaming Show, AMD CEO Lisa Su unveiled two graphics cards based on the company's new Polaris architecture: the RX 460 and the RX 470.

These new 14nm process cards looked itsy-bitsy, teeny-weenie in Su's hands, and they will be matched with lower-end specs than the $199 RX 480 card (likely around £160), which received a separate reveal two weeks ago. Su described the RX 470 as an ideal card for "1080p gaming," while the RX 460 promises to offer serious power for the low energy requirement of 75 watts, and is designed for e-sports games like League of Legends and other MOBAs.

VR with a backpack. Doesn't look silly at all...

Specs, prices, and release dates for these two Polaris cards were not formally announced at the event, but given the RX 480 is going to retail for $199, they're going to be light on the wallet. Su also brought on a representative to walk around the stage wearing a backpack complete with an Alienware PC installed inside—which could actually be light and comfortable if AMD pulls off a small form factor with the "disruptive" $199 RX 480 card packed inside.

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