70

RX 7800 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

$499

MSRP

86

RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 24 GB GDDR6

$999

MSRP

Our verdict

The RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 23% higher overall score, driven by its 6,144 shader cores, 24 GB of memory, and 30.7 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 7900 XTX Graphics Card's $999 price tag, it costs 100% less while delivering performance that's only 23% 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 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX Graphics Card

23% faster overall

Best value for money

RX 7800 XT Graphics Card

21% better value per dollar

RX 7800 XT Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

21% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
16 GB
24 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
384-bit
Memory bandwidth
624 GB/s
960 GB/s

Performance

Stream processors
3,840
6,144
Boost clock
2,430 MHz
2,498 MHz
Base clock
1,295 MHz
1,855 MHz
FP32 performance
18.7 TFLOPS
30.7 TFLOPS
Ray accelerators
60
96

Physical

Transistors
28.1 billion
57.7 billion
Process
5 nm
5 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
267 mm
287 mm

Power

TDP
263W
355W
Power connector
2x8-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
58 fps
84 fps
Black Myth Wukong
65 fps
95 fps
Counter-Strike 2
340 fps
450 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
72 fps
105 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
73 fps
108 fps
Spider-Man 2
77 fps
112 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
135,000 points
195,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
31,000 points
44,500 points
3DMark Time Spy
18,500 points
27,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card worth $500 more than the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card scores 86 overall vs 70 for the RX 7800 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 7800 XT Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card or RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card?

The RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 7800 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 7900 XTX Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card or RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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Score 86 VS 70

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Score 70 VS 68

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Score 86 VS 68

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Score 70 VS 72

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Score 86 VS 72

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Score 70 VS 72

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Score 86 VS 72

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