AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

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

AMD

RX 7800 XT

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

#22 / 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 / €

0.678

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AMD

RX 9070 XT

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#1 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.88/100

Lowest price

$690

FPS / €

0.799

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 XT is on average 16% faster than the RX 7800 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9070 XT is currently $30 cheaper ($690 vs $720).
With 0.799 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 XT 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 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+4%

384 FPS

1% low 228

398 FPS

1% low 241

Apex Legends

+17%

268 FPS

1% low 179

313 FPS

1% low 207

Grand Theft Auto V

+37%

104 FPS

1% low 77

142 FPS

1% low 106

Red Dead Redemption 2

+19%

161 FPS

1% low 112

191 FPS

1% low 135

Cyberpunk 2077

+24%

93 FPS

1% low 70

115 FPS

1% low 90

Rocket League

+16%

768 FPS

1% low 337

890 FPS

1% low 391

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+20%

149 FPS

1% low 111

179 FPS

1% low 128

Crimson Desert

+18%

136 FPS

1% low 95

161 FPS

1% low 113

FPS / €

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

RX 7800 XT

0.678

RX 9070 XT

0.799

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Specifications

	RX 7800 XT	RX 9070 XT
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	4096
Boost clock	2430 MHz	2970 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	263 W	304 W
Recommended PSU	700 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$499	$599

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7800 XT

#22 / 69

Popularity score3/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

102

Average build price

$1,660

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

ASUS TUF Gaming 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular Black

850 W · $179

Latest builds

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RX 9070 XT

#1 / 69

Popularity score92.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.16.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3023

Average build price

$1,826

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Seasonic CORE GX 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $130

Latest builds

PC pour WARZONE

PC -> Gaming

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 7800 XT

33 models tracked

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RX 9070 XT

84 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RX 9070 XT is on average 16% faster than the RX 7800 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9070 XT is currently $30 cheaper ($690 vs $720). With 0.799 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

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

At 1440p, the RX 7800 XT averages 421 FPS versus 488 FPS for the RX 9070 XT 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 ASUS TUF Gaming 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070 XT?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RX 9070 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Seasonic CORE GX 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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 (46 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 XT is the r7-7800x3D (924 builds).

How much does the RX 7800 XT cost right now?

The RX 7800 XT is available from $720. We track 33 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 XT cost right now?

The RX 9070 XT is available from $690. We track 84 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 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, featuring RDNA 4 architecture, delivers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and competes with the best cards in its class.