AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: which GPU is better?
Which graphics card gives you more gaming performance? AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT leads our performance index by roughly 4%. Estimates from ApexCore's verified benchmark catalog.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 260 | 250 |
| VRAM | 20 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 315 W | 304 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Price (EUR) | 779 EUR | 629 EUR |
| Upscaling | ["FSR","XeSS","DLSS"] | ["FSR","XeSS","DLSS"] |
Estimated FPS in shared games (1080p High)
| Game | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (1080p High) | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (1080p High) |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 158 FPS | 143 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 518 FPS | 581 FPS |
| Fortnite | 340 FPS | 319 FPS |
Who wins?
For pure gaming performance the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the stronger card in ApexCore's index (260 vs 250). On paper it is about 4% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT also draws more power (315W vs 304W). Frame rates always depend on the game, resolution and the rest of your build - check the interactive tool for your exact parts.
Try AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT in the interactive compare tool
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