AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 7800 XT

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

#23 / 69▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.66/100

Lowest price

$720

FPS / $

0.682

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AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#9 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.65/100

Lowest price

$530

FPS / $

1.036

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 11% faster than the RX 7800 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9070 is currently $190 cheaper ($530 vs $720).
With 1.036 FPS/$, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 7800 XT

RX 9070

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

399 FPS

1% low 227

405 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+12%

287 FPS

1% low 190

322 FPS

1% low 209

Grand Theft Auto V

+15%

120 FPS

1% low 88

138 FPS

1% low 105

Red Dead Redemption 2

+12%

161 FPS

1% low 112

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+14%

124 FPS

1% low 91

141 FPS

1% low 102

Rocket League

+11%

822 FPS

1% low 361

912 FPS

1% low 400

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+8%

181 FPS

1% low 132

195 FPS

1% low 146

Crimson Desert

+12%

136 FPS

1% low 95

152 FPS

1% low 111

FPS / $

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

RX 7800 XT

0.682

RX 9070

1.036

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Specifications

	RX 7800 XT	RX 9070
Architecture	RDNA 3	RDNA 4
Release date	2023-09	2025-03
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	624 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	3840	3584
Boost clock	2430 MHz	2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	263 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	700 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$499	$549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7800 XT

#23 / 69

Popularity score2.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

116

Average build price

$1,723

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · $90

Latest builds

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RX 9070

#9 / 69

Popularity score25.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

595

Average build price

$1,488

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 7800 XT

9 models tracked

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RX 9070

31 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7800 XT or the RX 9070?

The RX 9070 is on average 11% faster than the RX 7800 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9070 is currently $190 cheaper ($530 vs $720). With 1.036 FPS/$, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7800 XT or RX 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 7800 XT averages 450 FPS versus 500 FPS for the RX 9070 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7800 XT?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7800 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 9070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 7800 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7800 XT is the r7-7800x3D (48 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (133 builds).

How much does the RX 7800 XT cost right now?

The RX 7800 XT is available from $720. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $530. We track 31 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and competes with the best cards in its category.

AMD Radeon RX 9070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers excellent performance-to-price value for gamers.