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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£750VRAM:20 GBMemory bus width:320 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):300 W

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT Review: Compare 117 technical specifications, 48 expert and video reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

40%

8.8

Technical score

25%

8.0

Reviews score

25%

8.1

List score

10%

9.6

Sentiment score

★Better than 98% of graphics cards
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

★Better than 94%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

44%

8.9

Performance

24%

8.9

Memory

12%

8.1

Power

11%

9.3

Features

5%

8.1

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

▲Better than 79%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

9.5

Popularity

Grades by review (48)
30 reviews: 16 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 18 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 51%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (3)
List score: in 3 of 95 lists (3%)
★Better than 98%
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What reviewers say about the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Based on 26 · 20

Strong gaming performance and good cooling earn praise, while weak ray tracing and a steep price draw the most criticism.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Based on 200 owners sharing their experience in online comments

83%positive7%mixed10%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming and generous memory, while high prices, power draw, and weaker ray tracing draw complaints.

What owners dislike

  • High prices weaken value for performance: many buyers paid around $800 to $1,000 at launch, which they feel made the card less of a bargain.21
  • Weak ray tracing performance: owners say frame rates drop sharply with ray tracing on, so it is best used without it, especially in demanding titles.6
  • High power draw under load: owners report gaming draw around 320 to 378W, and some say it runs warm in summer and wants an undervolt.5
  • High idle power, especially with monitors: with two monitors of different refresh rates, idle draw can stay near 100W, though one owner saw about 38W after driver updates.4
  • Crashes and unstable drivers: some owners see driver timeouts, green screens or occasional driver bugs, mainly in specific games.4
  • Lower than expected FPS in some games: owners report frame rates well below expectations in titles like RDR2 and Warzone, and in VR games like Assetto Corsa.4
  • Stuttering and poor frame pacing: some owners report stutters about twice an hour and worse 1% lows, and one says rolling back to an older driver helped.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components:

44%

8.9

Performance

24%

8.9

Memory

12%

8.1

Power

11%

9.3

Features

5%

8.1

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

8.8
Reviews score
8.0
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

7.9
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
25,256 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 25,256 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 78.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
13,726 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 13,726 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
28,973 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 28,973 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 69.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
16,803 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 16,803 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 65.1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
51.6 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 51.6 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 85.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
20 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 20 GB of VRAM, which is more than 90.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
320 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 320 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 86.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
800 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 800 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 81.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
20,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 20,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 15.6% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 66.4% of graphics cards and equal to 7.7% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
54 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 78.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
300 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 300 W, which is higher than that of 72.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
315 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 315 W under peak load, which is higher than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 65.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
335 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 335 W, which is higher than that of 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
315 W
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What reviewers say
Size
276x 110x 51 mm
Length
276 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 276 mm long, which is shorter than 54.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
110 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 110 mm tall, which is shorter than 88.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 35.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,525 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,525 g, which is heavier than 76% of Graphics cards.
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 44 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    84 vs 40
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    84 vs 40
  • 128 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    192 vs 64
  • 8 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (20 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    20 GB vs 12 GB
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    320 bit vs 192 bit
  • 2.85x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (459.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    459.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    336 vs 184
  • 2.14x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (810 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    810 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 11.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    9.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (48)
    30 reviews: 16 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 18 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.2
  • 23.1% higher sentiment score
    9.6 vs 7.8
  • 7% better value for money
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.93 vs 7.4).
    7.93 vs 7.41
  • 6.6% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (3)
    List score: in 3 of 95 lists (3%)
    8.1 vs 7.6
  • 44 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    84 vs 40
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    84 vs 40
  • 128 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    192 vs 64
  • 2.85x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (459.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    459.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 2.14x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (810 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    810 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    336 vs 184
  • 2.28x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (51.6 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    51.6 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 70.9% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (25,256 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    25,256 points vs 14,779 points
  • 28% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (28,973 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    28,973 points vs 22,638 points
  • 3.49x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (103 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    103 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 6,400 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,752 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    10,752 vs 4,352
  • 50% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (13,726 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    13,726 points vs 9,148 points
  • 8 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (20 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    20 GB vs 12 GB
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    320 bit vs 192 bit
  • 78.6% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (800 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    800 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 20x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (80 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    80 MB vs 4 MB
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    This graphics card has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (256 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    256 KB vs 128 KB
  • 2.52x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (57,700 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    57,700 million vs 22,900 million
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 2.5x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 15 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    110 mm vs 125 mm
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 27.8% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,387 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,387 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    300 W vs 215 W
  • 4.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,400 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,400 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 52.3% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (335 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    335 W vs 220 W
  • 44.2% more expensive
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is more expensive than the average graphics card (£750 vs £520).
    £750 vs £520
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 27.8% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,387 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,387 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 4.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,400 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,400 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 1 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    December 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • 75% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    6 MB vs 24 MB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    300 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 52.3% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (335 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    335 W vs 220 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 43.2% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (315 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    315 W vs 220 W
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 50.4% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,525 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,525 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Boss Benchmarks
≈ estimated
16/04/2025
Hands-on review · 1440p game benchmarks and temperatures
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is still a strong 1440p card for its price, though the 9070 is the better buy at MSRP.
6.0
Iceberg Tech
≈ estimated
19/07/2024
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks and value comparison
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is hard to recommend over the RX 6900 XT at current prices, though its AV1 encoding is a real plus.
9.0
TechLabUK
≈ estimated
10/06/2024
Long-term review · a year of personal use · 4K gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT remains a strong 4K card at its lower price, though high frame rates at native 4K need upscaling.
7.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
03/08/2023
Re-review · price cut and performance update
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is only worth buying at a heavily discounted price, where it offers better value than rivals.
9.0
Glorious Kev Gaming
≈ estimated
10/07/2023
Hands-on review · VR performance after driver update
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT gives existing owners a much better VR experience, though new VR buyers may prefer Nvidia.
5.0
TechArc
≈ estimated
23/02/2023
Benchmark review · performance, efficiency and overclocking tests
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT falls short of the hype and is hard to recommend at its high price, though it remains viable for rasterization-focused gamers.
5.0
Techtesters
≈ estimated
22/12/2022
Hands-on review · coil whine, idle power and pricing issues
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has good performance, but coil whine, idle power and high pricing hold it back for now.
4.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
13/12/2022
Benchmark review · gaming, ray tracing, thermals and power
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is too expensive for its performance, and the XTX is the better buy at this price.
3.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
13/12/2022
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks, thermals and value
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT offers poor value: it costs too much for its performance, so the XTX is the better buy.
8.0
KitGuruTech
≈ estimated
23/08/2023
Head-to-head benchmark · 44 games versus RTX 4070 Ti
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the safer buy over the RTX 4070 Ti thanks to 20 GB of memory, despite higher power draw and lower efficiency.
6.0
KitGuruTech
≈ estimated
12/12/2022
Hands-on review · benchmarks, ray tracing and power tests
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT trails the XTX on value and efficiency, so it feels like an upsell pick.
7.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
12/12/2022
Hands-on review · benchmarks, temperatures and ray tracing
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT impresses overall, but it looks overpriced for the performance it delivers.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
12/12/2022
Launch review · Reference design
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a compact 315W card with 20GB of memory, aimed at maxed-out 4K gaming with ray tracing.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
17/12/2022
Lab review · Game tests
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a capable 4K card, but it trails its XTX sibling by 10% to 24% in modern games.
7.0
techspot.com
✓ explicit
15/12/2022
Benchmark test · RDNA 3 card
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a cut-down XTX, 9 to 17 percent slower in most games, suiting buyers who want high-end gaming without the top model.
8.5
techradar.com
✓ explicit
18/12/2022
Full review · Gaming test
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a strong gaming card for 4K, but it lags Nvidia in ray tracing and creative work.
7.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
12/12/2022
Lab test · Cut-down flagship
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a cut-down XTX that matches the RTX 4080 in Fire Strike and beats the RTX 3090 Ti in Time Spy.
6.0
cnet.com
≈ estimated
12/12/2022
Review · RDNA 3 gaming card
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a big, heavy card that suits gamers who skip ray tracing, since it falls well behind Nvidia when ray tracing is on.
7.0
pcper.com
≈ estimated
12/12/2022
Benchmark review · RDNA 3 launch
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a strong card for standard gaming, but ray tracing lags well behind the RTX 4080.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
17/12/2022
Review · Cut-down high-end card
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT beats every last-generation card and runs cool, but it is clearly slower than the XTX.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
12/09/2023
Hands-on review · 4K gaming card
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a 4K card hitting over 100 fps in many games, though Nvidia leads in ray tracing and it needs a 750W power supply.
9.0
pcguide.com
✓ explicit
14/03/2024
Lab test · Gaming benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a strong 1440p and 4K card that fits most builds easily, but it trails Nvidia in ray tracing.
9.0
xda-developers.com
≈ estimated
12/12/2022
Hands-on test · Gaming performance
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a clean-looking, cool-running card for 1440p and 4K gaming, but it takes three slots and struggles with ray tracing.
8.0
thepcenthusiast.com
✓ explicit
24/02/2023
Hands-on test · Design and benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a lighter sibling of the XTX that handles 1440p and 4K well, but ray tracing still trails Nvidia.
8.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
12/12/2022
Gaming test · 4K performance
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a good choice for 4K gaming without ray tracing, but its fans are audible and ray tracing lags behind Nvidia.
9.0
overclocking.com
≈ estimated
12/12/2022
Lab test · Reference design
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a 2.5-slot card that keeps two 8-pin plugs and DisplayPort 2.1, though this early look leaves performance untested.
8.0
serial-gamers.fr
≈ estimated
15/03/2023
Benchmark test · Gaming performance
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers strong 4K and 1440p frame rates, but has little to set it apart from the XTX and trails in ray tracing.
9.2
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
12/12/2022
Hands-on test · Reference card
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a compact card with 2.5 slots and modern display ports, but its plain black look and louder fans under load count against it.
6.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
12/12/2022
Design review · Ports and power
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a compact reference card with wide display support and classic power plugs, needing a 750W power supply or better.
8.6
hardzone.es
✓ explicit
12/12/2022
Overview review · Built by AMD
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT suits 4K gaming, with 20GB of memory, FSR 2 upscaling and simple overclocking in Adrenalin, though its design is plain, with no lighting.
9.0
fanaticosdelhardware.com
≈ estimated
31/05/2023
Hands-on test · Compact 4K card
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a powerful, quiet card that runs most games at high settings, though it needs FSR to hold 60 fps in demanding 4K titles.
9.0
nosoygamer.com
✓ explicit
01/03/2023
Hands-on test · Real-game testing
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a strong 4K card for smooth gaming at 60 to 120 fps, but it needs a 750W power supply and a modern PC.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

  • Excellent 1440p and solid 4K rasterization performance
  • Generous 20GB VRAM provides high texture headroom and future-proofing
  • Compact physical design (reference model) fits well in smaller cases
  • Uses standard dual 8-pin power connectors rather than a 16-pin adapter
  • Quiet and cool operation reported by many users (especially custom models like Sapphire Pulse)
  • Significant value improvement compared to NVIDIA's higher-priced RTX 4080

What customers don't like about AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

  • Ray tracing performance still lags significantly behind NVIDIA counterparts
  • Higher power consumption than similar NVIDIA cards during general/idle use
  • Creative workload performance (e.g., Blender) is less impressive than competitors
  • Difficult to justify the price when the more powerful RX 7900 XTX is often only $100 more
  • Occasional reports of driver stability issues and coil whine
  • Initial launch MSRP was considered too high relative to the XTX flagship

Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 3 chiplet architecture, featuring 5,376 stream processors, 84 Ray Accelerators, and 168 AI Accelerators. It is equipped with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit interface, delivering a substantial 800 GB/s of bandwidth and 80 MB of Infinity Cache. With a typical board power of 315W and boost clocks reaching up to 2400 MHz, it excels in high-refresh 1440p and native 4K gaming, further benefiting from modern connectivity like DisplayPort 2.1. However, its ray-tracing performance generally trails behind competing NVIDIA counterparts, and its initial market positioning was often criticized for being too close in price to the more powerful RX 7900 XTX.

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