AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

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

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

AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#9 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9070
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

$550

FPS / €

0.965

Our verdict

  • The RX 9070 and the RX 7900 GRE deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (468 FPS vs 453 FPS on average).
  • The RX 9070 is currently $595 cheaper ($550 vs $1,145).
  • With 0.965 FPS per euro, 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 7900 GRE
RX 9070
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+3%
374 FPS
1% low 226
384 FPS
1% low 228
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+6%
289 FPS
1% low 196
305 FPS
1% low 203
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+12%
112 FPS
1% low 83
125 FPS
1% low 93
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+8%
168 FPS
1% low 117
181 FPS
1% low 132
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+16%
95 FPS
1% low 74
110 FPS
1% low 80
Rocket League

Rocket League

+3%
821 FPS
1% low 359
846 FPS
1% low 378
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+14%
152 FPS
1% low 117
173 FPS
1% low 124
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+8%
141 FPS
1% low 98
152 FPS
1% low 111

FPS / €

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

RX 7900 GRE
0.431
RX 9070
0.965

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Specifications

RX 7900 GRE RX 9070
ArchitectureRDNA 3 RDNA 4
Release date2024-02 2025-03
Video memory16 GB 16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit 256 bit
Bandwidth576 GB/s 640 GB/s
Shading units5120 3584
Boost clock2245 MHz 2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)260 W 220 W
Recommended PSU700 W 650 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$549 $549

Popularity on DropReference

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

RX 9070

#9 / 69
Popularity score22.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

453

Average build price

$1,442

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7900 GRE or the RX 9070?

The RX 9070 and the RX 7900 GRE deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (468 FPS vs 453 FPS on average). The RX 9070 is currently $595 cheaper ($550 vs $1,145). With 0.965 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7900 GRE or RX 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 7900 GRE averages 453 FPS versus 468 FPS for the RX 9070 across our reference games.

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.

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 Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular.

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).

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 (114 builds).

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.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $550. We track 59 models in real time.

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.

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.

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