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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$910
  • VRAM: 24 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 355 W

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

8.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

8.9

Performance

24.0%

8.1

Memory

12.0%

7.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.1

Design

4.0%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    7.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a flagship graphics card built on the innovative RDNA 3 chiplet architecture, featuring 96 compute units, 6,144 stream processors, and a substantial 24GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 384-bit memory interface. It delivers exceptional 4K rasterization performance, often rivaling or exceeding the RTX 4080, and includes modern connectivity like DisplayPort 2.1 while maintaining standard 8-pin power connectors for broad PSU compatibility. However, its ray-tracing capabilities still trail behind NVIDIA's top-tier offerings, and it carries a relatively high total board power of 355W, which can lead to significant heat output under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

8.5
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a technical score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 90.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

4.5

Price

7.3
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 78.3% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

31,501 points
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX scores 31501 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 89.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

61.4 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers 61.4 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 92.8% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

24 GB
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 24 GB of VRAM, which is more than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

384 bit
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

960 GB/s
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reaches 960 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 87.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to 7.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

13.5 Gbps
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports DisplayPort link rates up to 13.5 Gbps, which is faster than on 50.6% of graphics cards and equal to 2.3% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

355 W
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a TDP of 355 W, which is higher than that of 87.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

355 W
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX draws 355 W under peak load, which is higher than 86.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

800 W
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX recommends a 800 W PSU, which is higher than that of 80% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

355 W
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a board power limit of 355 W, which is higher than that of 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

355 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

287 mm
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is 287 mm long, which is longer than 50.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.5 slot/s
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is wider than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 11.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs the average graphics card

  • 56 more compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more compute units than the average graphics card (96 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more compute units than the average graphics card (96 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.96 vs 40
  • 48 more ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.96 vs 48
  • 128 more ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.192 vs 64
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.24 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 2.55x higher texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (960 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (960 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.960 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 200 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more TMUs than the average graphics card (384 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more TMUs than the average graphics card (384 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.384 vs 184
  • 2.91x higher pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (480 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (480 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.480.0 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 56 more compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more compute units than the average graphics card (96 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 48 more ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 128 more ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 2.55x higher texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (960 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 200 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more TMUs than the average graphics card (384 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 2.91x higher pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (480 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 2.69x higher FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (61.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 2.76x higher PassMark score
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (31,501 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 4.17x higher FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (123 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 7,936 more FP32 units
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (12,288 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 2.66x higher compute throughput
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (61.4 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more VRAM than the average graphics card (24 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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.
  • 50% more Infinity Cache
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (256 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.65x more transistors
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more transistors than the average graphics card (58,000 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 73.6% lower INT8 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (123 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 81.3% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • 71.6% larger GPU die
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (522 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 older
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • 65.1% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (355 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 23.1% higher PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (800 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 61.4% higher board power limit
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (355 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 61.4% higher peak power draw
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (355 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 4.2 dB noisier under load
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39.2 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 65.1% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (355 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (355 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.355 W vs 215 W
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
    When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.2 vs 3
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 23.1% higher PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (800 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (800 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.800 W vs 650 W
  • 61.4% higher board power limit
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (355 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (355 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.355 W vs 220 W
  • 81.3% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.6 MB vs 32 MB
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
    When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).1.3 vs 1.4
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What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

  • Exceptional raw rasterisation performance, often beating or matching the Nvidia RTX 4080 in non-ray-traced games.
  • Excellent 4K gaming experience with smooth frame rates in triple-A titles.
  • Massive 24GB of VRAM provides significant 'future-proofing' and handles high-resolution texture packs or professional workloads with ease.
  • Highly competitive pricing compared to Nvidia's flagship RTX 4090, offering better overall value per dollar for traditional gaming.
  • Generally impressive cooling performance and quiet operation, especially in higher-end partner models like the Sapphire Nitro+.
  • Superior support and performance for users on Linux compared to Nvidia counterparts.
  • Physical dimensions are more practical for standard PC cases than the 'titanic' size of some competing cards.

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

  • Significantly weaker ray-tracing performance when compared to Nvidia’s RTX 40-series, which often leads by 30-50% in heavy RT titles.
  • Higher power consumption than its direct competitors, with a rated TBP of 355W and reports of even higher draw under load.
  • Upscaling technology (FSR) is widely perceived as trailing behind Nvidia's DLSS in terms of image quality and consistency.
  • Occasional stability issues and 'driver timeout' crashes reported, particularly in certain games or at specific resolutions like 1440p.
  • Reference models have faced some concerns regarding high 'junction temperatures' or hotspot issues requiring user-adjusted fan curves.
  • Performance gains over the previous generation (RX 6000) were seen by some enthusiasts as inconsistent or 'under-delivered' relative to initial hype.
  • Lacks the specialized AI and deep-learning acceleration (Tensor Cores) found in Nvidia cards, making it less ideal for heavy AI development or certain creative suites.

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The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX marks a strong debut for the RDNA 3 architecture, utilizing an innovative chiplet design that delivers impressive traditional rasterization performance at a competitive $999 MSRP. Architecturally, it stands out by offering 24GB of GDDR6 memory, a modest two-slot design that easily fits into standard PC cases, and future-proof connectivity via the new...Read more

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theshortcut.com
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AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XT and 7900 XTX graphics cards represent a significant leap forward using the new RDNA 3 chiplet-based architecture, though their market value remains somewhat "hazy". A major strength for both models is the inclusion of DisplayPort 2.1 support and a USB-C connector, features that offer superior bandwidth for high-end HDR displays compared to current Nvidia...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
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28/02/2023
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26/02/2023
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28/12/2022
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12/12/2022
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12/12/2022
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27/01/2023
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10/01/2023
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12/12/2022
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12/12/2022
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