AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

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 XT

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#1 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
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

Our verdict

  • The RX 9070 XT and the RX 7900 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (488 FPS vs 479 FPS on average).
  • The RX 9070 XT is currently $160 cheaper ($690 vs $850).
  • With 0.799 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 XT 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 XT
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+2%
407 FPS
1% low 244
398 FPS
1% low 241
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+1%
310 FPS
1% low 208
313 FPS
1% low 207
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+7%
133 FPS
1% low 102
142 FPS
1% low 106
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+5%
182 FPS
1% low 130
191 FPS
1% low 135
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+3%
112 FPS
1% low 83
115 FPS
1% low 90
Rocket League

Rocket League

+3%
862 FPS
1% low 387
890 FPS
1% low 391
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+5%
170 FPS
1% low 125
179 FPS
1% low 128
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+5%
153 FPS
1% low 110
161 FPS
1% low 113

FPS / €

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

RX 7900 XT
0.634
RX 9070 XT
0.799

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Specifications

RX 7900 XT RX 9070 XT
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 4096
Boost clock2400 MHz 2970 MHz
Power draw (TDP)315 W 304 W
Recommended PSU750 W 750 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$899 $599

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 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

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RX 9070 XT and the RX 7900 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (488 FPS vs 479 FPS on average). The RX 9070 XT is currently $160 cheaper ($690 vs $850). With 0.799 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 XT 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 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 7900 XT averages 479 FPS versus 488 FPS for the RX 9070 XT 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 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 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 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 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 XT cost right now?

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

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