AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

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

AMD

RX 7900 XT

RDNA 3 · 20 GB GDDR6

#25 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
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

$850

FPS / €

0.634

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 7900 XT and the RX 9070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (479 FPS vs 468 FPS on average).
  • The RX 9070 is currently $300 cheaper ($550 vs $850).
  • With 0.965 FPS per euro, 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

Counter-Strike 2

+6%
407 FPS
1% low 244
384 FPS
1% low 228
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+2%
310 FPS
1% low 208
305 FPS
1% low 203
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+6%
133 FPS
1% low 102
125 FPS
1% low 93
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+1%
182 FPS
1% low 130
181 FPS
1% low 132
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+2%
112 FPS
1% low 83
110 FPS
1% low 80
Rocket League

Rocket League

+2%
862 FPS
1% low 387
846 FPS
1% low 378
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+2%
170 FPS
1% low 125
173 FPS
1% low 124
Crimson Desert

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
0.634
RX 9070
0.965

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Specifications

RX 7900 XT RX 9070
ArchitectureRDNA 3 RDNA 4
Release date2022-12 2025-03
Video memory20 GB 16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus320 bit 256 bit
Bandwidth800 GB/s 640 GB/s
Shading units5376 3584
Boost clock2400 MHz 2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)315 W 220 W
Recommended PSU750 W 650 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$899 $549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7900 XT

#25 / 69
Popularity score2.4/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

43

Average build price

$2,147

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 XT or the RX 9070?

The RX 7900 XT and the RX 9070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (479 FPS vs 468 FPS on average). The RX 9070 is currently $300 cheaper ($550 vs $850). With 0.965 FPS per euro, 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 479 FPS versus 468 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 MSI MAG A850GL 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 Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular.

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 (14 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 XT cost right now?

The RX 7900 XT is available from $850. We track 22 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 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.

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