55

RX 7600 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

$329

MSRP

70

RX 7800 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

$499

MSRP

Our verdict

The RX 7800 XT Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 27% higher overall score, driven by its 3,840 shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 18.7 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 39% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $499 versus the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card's $329 price tag, it costs $170 less while delivering performance that's only 27% behind. Its 16 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RX 7600 XT Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RX 7800 XT Graphics Card

27% faster overall

Best value for money

RX 7800 XT Graphics Card

3% better value per dollar

RX 7600 XT Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

3% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
16 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory bus
128-bit
256-bit
Memory bandwidth
288 GB/s
624 GB/s

Performance

Stream processors
2,048
3,840
Boost clock
2,755 MHz
2,430 MHz
Base clock
1,720 MHz
1,295 MHz
FP32 performance
11.3 TFLOPS
18.7 TFLOPS
Ray accelerators
32
60

Physical

Transistors
13.3 billion
28.1 billion
Process
6 nm
5 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
233 mm
267 mm

Power

TDP
150W
263W
Power connector
8-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
39 fps
58 fps
Black Myth Wukong
43 fps
65 fps
Counter-Strike 2
260 fps
340 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
48 fps
72 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
49 fps
73 fps
Spider-Man 2
52 fps
77 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
95,000 points
135,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
21,000 points
31,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
12,500 points
18,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card worth $170 more than the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RX 7800 XT Graphics Card scores 70 overall vs 55 for the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card or RX 7800 XT Graphics Card?

The RX 7800 XT Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RX 7800 XT Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 7600 XT Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card or RX 7800 XT Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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