AMD
Radeon RX 7900 XT vs Radeon RX 9070 GRE 16GB
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 9070 GRE 16GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 7900 XT outperforms RX 9070 GRE 16GB by 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+7%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 7900 XT vs Radeon RX 9070 GRE 16GB: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB shows a 7% advantage for RX 7900 XT in gaming performance, while RX 9070 GRE 16GB may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. 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.
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
7368
77100
8675
9588
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 7900 XT is the best overall choice
RX 7900 XT 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.
RX 7900 XT leads in the combined performance index
RX 7900 XT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 6–11of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 9070 GRE 16GB
138 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 9070 GRE 16GB
75/100 · Price $699The 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 RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
73Better
68
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
59Better
55
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
57Better
53
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
77
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
76Better
75
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 2.1a
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.1b
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSRFSR
USB Type-CYesNo
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS51.48Better42
Power consumption315 W220 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector8+8 pin8+8 pin
Release date20222025
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0RDNA 4.0Better
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 2.2
Launch price$899$699Better
Shader units / cores5376Better3072
Clock speed1500 - 2400 MHzBetter1420 - 2790 MHz
Base clock1500 MHzBetter1420 MHz
Boost clock2400 MHz2790 MHzBetter
VRAM20 GB GDDR6Better16 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency20 GHzBetter18 GHz
Memory bus320 bitBetter256 bit
Memory bandwidth800 GB/sBetter576 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 5x16
Power consumption315 W220 WBetter
Process node5 nm5 nm
Recommended PSU700 W550 WBetter
Length276 mmVaries by board
Die size529 mm²357 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 250 KB, L2 6 MBL2 8 MBBetter
Transistor count57700 millionBetter53900 million
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB 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.
RX 7900 XTRX 9070 GRE 16GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
36 FPSEstimated 66%
34 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
31 FPSEstimated 66%
29 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
23 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
13 FPSEstimated 66%
12 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: WukongRX 7900 XT36 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB34 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT13 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB12 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 7900 XT36 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB34 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT13 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB12 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2RX 7900 XT305 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB282 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT214 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB198 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT166 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB154 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT83 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB77 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 7900 XT197 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB182 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT169 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB157 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT121 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB112 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT55 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB51 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5RX 7900 XT226 FPSEstimated 80%RX 9070 GRE 16GB230 FPSEstimated 80%RX 7900 XT161 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB149 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT150 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB139 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT122 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB113 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War RagnarökRX 7900 XT36 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB34 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT13 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB12 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 7900 XT161 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB149 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT134 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB125 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT108 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB100 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7900 XT56 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9070 GRE 16GB52 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 7900 XT36 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB34 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT13 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB12 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 7900 XT36 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB34 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT13 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB12 FPSEstimated 66%
StarfieldRX 7900 XT36 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB34 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 XT13 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9070 GRE 16GB12 FPSEstimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10073687%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10077753%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10079747%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10095888%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1007710026%
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 RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10083778%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10082768%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10079747%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10085797%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10079747%
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 RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSRFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0RDNA 4.0Better
Process node5 nm5 nm
Release date20222025
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count57700 millionBetter53900 million
Die size529 mm²357 mm²Better
Shader units / cores5376Better3072
Base clock1500 MHzBetter1420 MHz
Boost clock2400 MHz2790 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 5x16
Length276 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU700 W550 WBetter
Power connector8+8 pin8+8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.1b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 2.1a
USB Type-CYesNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 7900 XT and RX 9070 GRE 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM20 GB GDDR6Better16 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus320 bitBetter256 bit
TFLOPS51.48Better42
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RX 7900 XT or RX 9070 GRE 16GB?+
RX 7900 XT 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?+
RX 7900 XT 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?+
RX 7900 XT is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RX 7900 XT offers more overall performance, while RX 7900 XT offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RX 7900 XT 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?+
RX 7900 XT leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 7900 XT can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 7900 XT is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 9070 GRE 16GB 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 9070 GRE 16GB 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 RX 7900 XT 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.