AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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

AMD

RX 6900 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#24 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.64/100

Lowest price

$770

FPS / €

0.625

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AMD

RX 7900 GRE

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

#61 / 69

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

See the cheapest model See all 8 models

Our verdict

The RX 7900 GRE is on average 5% faster than the RX 6900 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6900 XT is currently $375 cheaper ($770 vs $1,145).
With 0.625 FPS per euro, the RX 6900 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6900 XT

RX 7900 GRE

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

382 FPS

1% low 229

374 FPS

1% low 226

Apex Legends

+5%

274 FPS

1% low 183

289 FPS

1% low 196

Grand Theft Auto V

+4%

108 FPS

1% low 81

112 FPS

1% low 83

Red Dead Redemption 2

+1%

167 FPS

1% low 113

168 FPS

1% low 117

Cyberpunk 2077

95 FPS

1% low 69

95 FPS

1% low 74

Rocket League

+5%

783 FPS

1% low 346

821 FPS

1% low 359

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+1%

150 FPS

1% low 112

152 FPS

1% low 117

Crimson Desert

+1%

140 FPS

1% low 95

141 FPS

1% low 98

FPS / €

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

RX 6900 XT

0.625

RX 7900 GRE

0.431

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Specifications

	RX 6900 XT	RX 7900 GRE
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 3
Release date	2020-12	2024-02
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	512 GB/s	576 GB/s
Shading units	5120	5120
Boost clock	2250 MHz	2245 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	300 W	260 W
Recommended PSU	850 W	700 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$999	$549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6900 XT

#24 / 69

Popularity score2.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,636

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · $60

Latest builds

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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

Average build price

$1,569

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $99

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6900 XT

25 models tracked

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RX 7900 GRE

8 models tracked

PowerColor Fighter OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16GB GDDR6$1,145

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6900 XT or the RX 7900 GRE?

The RX 7900 GRE is on average 5% faster than the RX 6900 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6900 XT is currently $375 cheaper ($770 vs $1,145). With 0.625 FPS per euro, the RX 6900 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6900 XT or RX 7900 GRE?

At 1440p, the RX 6900 XT averages 431 FPS versus 453 FPS for the RX 7900 GRE across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6900 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6900 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 6900 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6900 XT is the r7-5700x (7 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 6900 XT cost right now?

The RX 6900 XT is available from $770. We track 25 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 6900 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. AMD's flagship card excels at 4K and competes with RTX 3090 for the title of best graphics card.

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.