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ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC Review | 118 Data compared

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

ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC
8.8/10

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 10
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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.
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▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

90%

8.8

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

▲Better than 78% of graphics cards
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
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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
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

★Better than 92%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

44%

9.0

Performance

24%

9.0

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.4

Platform & Features

5%

5.9

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 78%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 75%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

44%

9.0

Performance

24%

9.0

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.4

Platform & Features

5%

5.9

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

8.8
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a popularity score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 74% of products in this category.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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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 92% of models
Score components:

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

8.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
27,032 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 27,032 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 81.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
13,726 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 13,726 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 65% 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 68.5% 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 64.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
52.68 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 52.68 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 85.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
20 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 20 GB of VRAM, which is more than 90.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
320 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 320 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 85.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.1% 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 81.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
40 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 40 Gbps, which is faster than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
300 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 300 W, which is higher than that of 71.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
315 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 315 W under peak load, which is higher than 75.8% 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 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
300 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 300 W, which is higher than that of 67.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
300 W
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Size
330x 140x 57.6 mm
Length
330 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 330 mm long, which is longer than 82.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.1% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.8 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.8 slot/s, which is wider than 68.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,450 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,450 g, which is heavier than 71.4% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 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
  • 2.88x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (470.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    470.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 2.16x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (823.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    823.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 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
  • 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
  • 8.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC
    the average graphics card
    ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.67 vs 8.000).
    8.67 vs 8
  • 12.7% better value for money
    ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC has better value for money than the average graphics card (8.11 vs 7.2).
    8.11 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • 2.88x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (470.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    470.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 2.16x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (823.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    823.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 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
  • 2.33x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (52.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    52.68 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 84.2% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (27032 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    27,032 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 3.44x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.7 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.65 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 27.9% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (28973 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    28,973 points vs 22,653 points
  • 3.47x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (103 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    103 TFLOPS vs 29.725 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
  • 49.7% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (13726 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    13,726 points vs 9,166 points
  • 2.29x higher compute throughput
    This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (52.7 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    52.68 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 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
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2500 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    320 bit vs 256 bit
  • 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 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    256 vs 128
  • 2.52x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (57700 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 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
  • 6.8 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.6 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    28.6 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    30 °C vs 37 °C
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 18.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1567 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,567 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2450 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,450 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 45 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (330 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    330 mm vs 285 mm
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    4.0 vs 8
  • 41.5% more expensive
    ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£750 vs £530).
    £750 vs £530
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 18.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1567 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,567 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2450 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,450 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 16 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    128 vs 144
  • 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.
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    4.0 vs 8
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3).
    2.1 vs 3.0
  • 79.3% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (529 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    529 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • 1 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    December 2022
    2,022 vs 2,023
  • 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
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3.0 vs 3.1
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 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
  • 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
  • 33.3% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (300 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    300 W vs 225 W
  • 12 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (79 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    79 °C vs 67 °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
  • 45 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (330 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    330 mm vs 285 mm
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.3 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 42% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1450 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,450 g vs 1,021 g

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What we like about ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC

  • Excellent rasterization performance, often outperforming the RTX 4070 Ti in non-ray-traced games.
  • Generous 20GB VRAM provides significant future-proofing for high-resolution 4K gaming and texture-heavy tasks.
  • Efficient cooling system that generally remains quiet and maintains stable clock speeds during heavy loads.
  • High build quality featuring a reinforced metal frame and a stylish metal backplate with integrated ARGB lighting.
  • Support for modern connectivity standards like DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1.
  • Good value for money compared to Nvidia's 80-series alternatives, especially after recent price drops.

What we don't like about ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC

  • Inferior ray tracing performance and lack of DLSS support compared to Nvidia's RTX 40-series competitors.
  • High hotspot temperatures (often cited between 90°C and 110°C) reported by some users, sometimes requiring manual undervolting or repasting.
  • Massive physical size (330mm length) can cause clearance issues in smaller PC cases or interfere with front-mounted radiators.
  • High power draw that can lead to transient spikes, necessitating a high-quality PSU (750W minimum, 850W+ recommended).
  • Limited RGB customisation noted by some users, with basic 'on/off' or rainbow effects unless using specific ASRock software.

Verdict

The ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC is a high-performance graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 3 architecture, featuring 5,376 stream processors and a significant factory overclock with boost clocks up to 2450 MHz. It is equipped with 20GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 320-bit bus, providing high-speed 20Gbps memory performance suitable for demanding 4K gaming and professional creative tasks. Key characteristics include the Phantom Gaming 3X cooling system with three striped ring fans, a reinforced metal frame, and a stylish metal backplate with integrated Polychrome SYNC ARGB lighting. Its primary pros are exceptional high-resolution performance, robust thermal management that remains quiet under load, and a future-proof DisplayPort 2.1 output for 8K resolution support. Notable cons include its substantial physical size requiring nearly three expansion slots (330mm length) and high power requirements that typically necessitate a 750W minimum power supply and dual 8-pin connectors.

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