AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#60 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 6400
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.1/100

Lowest price

$231

FPS / €

1.255

AMD

RX 7900 GRE

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

#61 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.74/100

Lowest price

$1,145

FPS / €

0.431

Our verdict

  • The RX 7900 GRE is on average 68% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 6400 is currently $914 cheaper ($231 vs $1,145).
  • With 1.255 FPS per euro, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 7900 GRE packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6400
RX 7900 GRE
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+20%
311 FPS
1% low 186
374 FPS
1% low 226
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+102%
143 FPS
1% low 103
289 FPS
1% low 196
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+187%
39 FPS
1% low 28
112 FPS
1% low 83
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+127%
74 FPS
1% low 52
168 FPS
1% low 117
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+352%
21 FPS
1% low 16
95 FPS
1% low 74
Rocket League

Rocket League

+47%
559 FPS
1% low 226
821 FPS
1% low 359
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+210%
49 FPS
1% low 35
152 FPS
1% low 117
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+127%
62 FPS
1% low 44
141 FPS
1% low 98

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6400
1.255
RX 7900 GRE
0.431

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Specifications

RX 6400 RX 7900 GRE
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 3
Release date2022-01 2024-02
Video memory4 GB 16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus64 bit 256 bit
Bandwidth128 GB/s 576 GB/s
Shading units768 5120
Boost clock2321 MHz 2245 MHz
Power draw (TDP)53 W 260 W
Recommended PSU350 W 700 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$159 $549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6400

#60 / 69
Popularity score0.7/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

8

Average build price

$620

RX 7900 GRE

#61 / 69
Popularity score0.6/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

6

Average build price

$1,569

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6400 or the RX 7900 GRE?

The RX 7900 GRE is on average 68% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6400 is currently $914 cheaper ($231 vs $1,145). With 1.255 FPS per euro, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7900 GRE packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6400 or RX 7900 GRE?

At 1440p, the RX 6400 averages 270 FPS versus 453 FPS for the RX 7900 GRE across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6400?

A power supply of around 350 W is recommended for the RX 6400. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7900 GRE?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7900 GRE. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-3400g (3 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 7900 GRE?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7900 GRE is the r7-5700x (3 builds).

How much does the RX 6400 cost right now?

The RX 6400 is available from $231. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RX 7900 GRE cost right now?

The RX 7900 GRE is available from $1,145. We track 8 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 offers entry-level gaming performance with RDNA 2 architecture. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and excellent price-performance ratio for budget builds.

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. A specially optimized version, it excels at 4K and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio for its category.

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