AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

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

AMD

RX 7900 XT

RDNA 3 · 20 GB GDDR6

#39 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.82/100

Lowest price

$870

FPS / $

0.631

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AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#7 / 71▲

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

$700

FPS / $

0.784

See the cheapest model See all 13 models

Our verdict

The RX 9070 and the RX 7900 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (500 FPS vs 496 FPS on average).
The RX 9070 is currently $170 cheaper ($700 vs $870).
With 0.784 FPS/$, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 7900 XT packs more video memory (20 GB vs 16 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 7900 XT

RX 9070

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

426 FPS

1% low 252

405 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+2%

327 FPS

1% low 218

322 FPS

1% low 209

Grand Theft Auto V

+4%

144 FPS

1% low 108

138 FPS

1% low 105

Red Dead Redemption 2

+1%

182 FPS

1% low 130

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+4%

147 FPS

1% low 110

141 FPS

1% low 102

Rocket League

+2%

896 FPS

1% low 420

912 FPS

1% low 400

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+3%

200 FPS

1% low 148

195 FPS

1% low 146

Crimson Desert

+1%

153 FPS

1% low 110

152 FPS

1% low 111

FPS / $

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

RX 7900 XT

0.631

RX 9070

0.784

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Specifications

	RX 7900 XT	RX 9070
Architecture	RDNA 3	RDNA 4
Release date	2022-12	2025-03
Video memory	20 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	320 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	800 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	5376	3584
Boost clock	2400 MHz	2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	315 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	750 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$899	$549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7900 XT

#39 / 71

Popularity score3.8/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$2,128

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair HX Series HX850 850W 80 Plus Platinum Full Modular

850 W · $329

Latest builds

11/10/26

XFX Radeon RX 7900XT Gaming Carte Graphique 20GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA™ 3 (RX-79TMBABF9)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU - 12 Kerne - 44 GHz - AMD AM5 - AMD Boxed ohne Khler

Unnamed build

r9-7900x3D

05/10/26

Carte Graphique PowerColor Red Devil RX 7900 XT 20GB GDDR6 OC RGB Gaming 4K

Performance et esthétique

r7-9800x3D

16/08/26

XFX Radeon RX 7900 XT MBA Gaming Grafikkarte 20GB GDDR6 2xDP/HDMI/USB-C

Processeur AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (5,3 Ghz) AM5 - Version OEM (Tray) #DEFAULT

Unnamed build

r5-7600x

RX 9070

#7 / 71

Popularity score34.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.4.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

779

Average build price

$1,552

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Unnamed build

Unnamed build

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 7900 XT

7 models tracked

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RX 9070

13 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RX 9070 and the RX 7900 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (500 FPS vs 496 FPS on average). The RX 9070 is currently $170 cheaper ($700 vs $870). With 0.784 FPS/$, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7900 XT packs more video memory (20 GB vs 16 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

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

At 1440p, the RX 7900 XT averages 496 FPS versus 500 FPS for the RX 9070 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7900 XT?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RX 7900 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair HX Series HX850 850W 80 Plus Platinum Full Modular.

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 7900 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7900 XT is the r7-7800x3D (24 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 (161 builds).

How much does the RX 7900 XT cost right now?

The RX 7900 XT is available from $870. We track 7 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $700. We track 13 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory. AMD's flagship card excels at 4K and competes with the best NVIDIA cards of its generation.

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.