AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 7800 XT

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

#21 / 71▲

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 XT

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#1 / 71

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 / $

0.826

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 XT is on average 12% faster than the RX 7800 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9070 XT is currently $30 cheaper ($690 vs $720).
With 0.826 FPS/$, 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

+2%

399 FPS

1% low 227

407 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+14%

287 FPS

1% low 190

326 FPS

1% low 214

Grand Theft Auto V

+28%

120 FPS

1% low 88

153 FPS

1% low 110

Red Dead Redemption 2

+19%

161 FPS

1% low 112

191 FPS

1% low 135

Cyberpunk 2077

+16%

124 FPS

1% low 91

144 FPS

1% low 110

Rocket League

+11%

822 FPS

1% low 361

911 FPS

1% low 415

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+12%

181 FPS

1% low 132

203 FPS

1% low 149

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

0.682

RX 9070 XT

0.826

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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

#21 / 71

Popularity score5.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

147

Average build price

$1,643

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $100

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RX 9070 XT

#1 / 71

Popularity score91.6/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

4143

Average build price

$1,902

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · $97

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 7800 XT

8 models tracked

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RX 9070 XT

30 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 12% faster than the RX 7800 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9070 XT is currently $30 cheaper ($690 vs $720). With 0.826 FPS/$, 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 450 FPS versus 505 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 MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully 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 MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 (54 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 (1411 builds).

How much does the RX 7800 XT cost right now?

The RX 7800 XT is available from $720. We track 8 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 XT cost right now?

The RX 9070 XT is available from $690. We track 30 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.