GeForce RTX 4090VSRadeon RX 7900 XT
Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison
♜ WINNERGeForce RTX 4090+21%Better gaming performance
NVIDIA
RTX 4090
VSWINNERRTX 409019%Better gaming performance
AMD
RX 7900 XT
Performance8873
Efficiency6577
Price / performance7186
Data confidence6969
Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.
GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon RX 7900 XT: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT shows a 21% advantage for RTX 4090 in gaming performance, while RX 7900 XT may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
8873
6577
7186
10095
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 4090 is the best overall choice
RTX 4090 leads in combined game performance. RX 7900 XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 4090 leads in the combined performance index
RX 7900 XT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
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COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 4090
0 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 7900 XT
86/100 · Price $899The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
88Better
73
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
70Better
59
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
67Better
57
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
65
77Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
80Better
76
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 1.4a2x DisplayPort 2.1
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1a
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 3FSR
TFLOPS82.58Better51.48
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Power consumption450 W315 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Power connector16 pin8+8 pin
Release date20222022
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 3.0
ThicknessTriple-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 2.2
Launch price$1599$899Better
Shader units / cores16384Better5376
Clock speed2235 - 2520 MHzBetter1500 - 2400 MHz
Base clock2235 MHzBetter1500 MHz
Boost clock2520 MHzBetter2400 MHz
VRAM24 GB GDDR6XBetter20 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency21 GHzBetter20 GHz
Memory bus384 bitBetter320 bit
Memory bandwidth1008 GB/sBetter800 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x16
Power consumption450 W315 WBetter
Process node5 nm5 nm
Recommended PSU850 W700 WBetter
Length304 mm276 mmBetter
Die size609 mm²529 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 72 MBL1 250 KB, L2 6 MB
Transistor count76300 millionBetter57700 million
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoYes
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 4090RX 7900 XT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
45 FPSEstimated 66%
36 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
38 FPSEstimated 66%
31 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
29 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
17 FPSEstimated 66%
13 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: Wukong45Estimated 66%36Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%31Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%13Estimated 66%
Call of Duty: Warzone45Estimated 66%36Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%31Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%13Estimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2365Estimated 74%305Estimated 74%252Estimated 74%214Estimated 74%188Estimated 74%166Estimated 74%95Estimated 74%83Estimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077230Estimated 74%197Estimated 74%205Estimated 74%169Estimated 74%142Estimated 74%121Estimated 74%68Estimated 74%55Estimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5284Estimated 80%226Estimated 80%194Estimated 74%161Estimated 74%172Estimated 74%150Estimated 74%131Estimated 74%122Estimated 74%
God of War Ragnarök45Estimated 66%36Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%31Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%13Estimated 66%
Hogwarts Legacy187Estimated 74%161Estimated 74%157Estimated 74%134Estimated 74%126Estimated 74%108Estimated 74%74Estimated 74%56Estimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202445Estimated 66%36Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%31Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%13Estimated 66%
Monster Hunter Wilds45Estimated 66%36Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%31Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%13Estimated 66%
Starfield45Estimated 66%36Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%31Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%13Estimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100887319%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100897714%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100917914%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100100955%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100657717%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100938311%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100938213%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100917914%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100958511%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100927915%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 3FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 3.0
Process node5 nm5 nm
Release date20222022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count76300 millionBetter57700 million
Die size609 mm²529 mm²Better
Shader units / cores16384Better5376
Base clock2235 MHzBetter1500 MHz
Boost clock2520 MHzBetter2400 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x16
Length304 mm276 mmBetter
ThicknessTriple-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU850 W700 WBetter
Power connector16 pin8+8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1a
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 1.4a2x DisplayPort 2.1
USB Type-CNoYes
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM24 GB GDDR6XBetter20 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory bus384 bitBetter320 bit
TFLOPS82.58Better51.48
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XT?+
RTX 4090 has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 7900 XT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 4090 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 4090 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 4090 offers more overall performance, while RTX 4090 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 4090 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 7900 XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 4090 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 4090 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 4090 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 7900 XT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 7900 XT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 4090 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.