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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£500
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 263 W

BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.2

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%

7.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.2

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%

6.9

Performance

24.0%

6.5

Memory

12.0%

7.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.5

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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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

  • 6.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    7.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    6.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    7.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    6.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    7.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Biostar Radeon RX 7800 XT is a high-performance graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 3 architecture and 5nm process, featuring 3,840 stream processors, 60 Ray Accelerators, and 120 AI Accelerators. It operates at a base clock of 1295 MHz with a boost clock reaching up to 2430 MHz, paired with 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface that delivers a maximum bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. Main characteristics include support for DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, and PCIe 4.0, with a power draw rated at 263W requiring dual 8-pin connectors. Key pros are its exceptional value for 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming, large 16GB VRAM buffer for future-proofing, and efficient dual-slot cooling design. However, its main cons include weaker ray tracing performance compared to NVIDIA competitors and lack of native support for DLSS upscaling technologies.

Technical Specifications of BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT

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

7.2
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a technical score of 7.2 points, which is higher than that of 65.2% 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
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

7.9

Price

7.4
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 82.9% 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

10,272 points
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT scores 10272 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 52.6% of graphics cards and equal to 3.1% of graphics cards.
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

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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

37.32 TFLOPS
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers 37.32 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 67.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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

16 GB
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% 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
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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

256 bit
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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

624.1 GB/s
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT reaches 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 65.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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

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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
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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

3
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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

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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

263 W
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a TDP of 263 W, which is higher than that of 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 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

263 W
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT draws 263 W under peak load, which is higher than 64.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% 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

700 W
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 58.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% 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

263 W
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a board power limit of 263 W, which is higher than that of 61.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% 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

263 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

282 mm
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT is 282 mm long, which is shorter than 50.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% 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

150 mm
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT is 150 mm tall, which is taller than 92.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.7% of graphics cards.
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 slot/s
BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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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BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT vs the average graphics card

  • 20 more compute units
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.60 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • 39.3% faster VRAM clock
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2438 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 54.8% higher texture rate
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (583.2 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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (583.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.583.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 39.3% higher memory bandwidth
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (624.1 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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (624.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.624.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 41.2% higher pixel rate
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (233.3 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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (233.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.233.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 56 more TMUs
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.240 vs 184
  • 20 more compute units
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 32 more ROPs
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 54.8% higher texture rate
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (583.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 41.2% higher pixel rate
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (233.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 56 more TMUs
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 12 more ray tracing cores
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 63.3% higher FP32 performance
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (37.3 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 2.53x higher FP16 performance
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (74.7 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2.51x higher FP64 performance
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 39.3% faster VRAM clock
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 39.3% higher memory bandwidth
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (624.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Newer FSR version
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT supports a newer FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 1.0).
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).

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Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
  • 32.6% lower base clock speed
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • No CUDA support
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 72 fewer AI cores
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 2.8% lower boost clock speed
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,430 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 84% lower INT8 performance
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (74.6 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3.0).
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • 22.3% higher TDP
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (263 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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.
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (700 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 19.5% higher board power limit
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (263 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 23 mm higher card profile
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • No RGB lighting
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.6% lower base clock speed
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1295 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • No CUDA support
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT 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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 72 fewer AI cores
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.120 vs 192
  • 2.8% lower boost clock speed
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,430 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,430 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2430 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 23 mm higher card profile
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.150 mm vs 127 mm
  • No RGB lighting
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 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

    BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.4 MB vs 32 MB
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What customers like about BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT?

  • Excellent value for money, significantly undercutting competitor cards like the RTX 4070 while offering comparable rasterization performance.
  • Strong performance at 1440p and 4K resolutions, often capable of running modern titles at ultra settings.
  • Large 16GB GDDR6 VRAM capacity provides longevity for high-resolution gaming and texture-heavy titles.
  • The Biostar model features a relatively compact design compared to other partner cards, making it suitable for smaller cases.
  • Includes modern features like DisplayPort 2.1 support and multi-display technology for immersive setups.

What customers dislike about BIOSTAR Radeon RX 7800 XT?

  • Ray tracing performance is notably weaker than competing NVIDIA cards in the same price bracket.
  • Higher power consumption (~263W TDP) compared to NVIDIA's more efficient mid-range offerings.
  • Lacks support for proprietary NVIDIA technologies such as DLSS and CUDA, which are critical for certain creative applications and AI workloads.
  • Biostar's brand reputation is often viewed less favorably by enthusiasts compared to top-tier partners like Sapphire or ASUS regarding cooling solutions and build quality.
  • Some users reported potential driver stability issues with specific AAA titles shortly after launch.

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lttlabs.com
26/06/2024
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT | LTT Labs

The LTT Labs review identifies the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT as a strong 1440p contender featuring RDNA 3 architecture, 16GB GDDR6 memory, and AV1 encoding support, outperforming the Nvidia RTX 4070 in rasterized gaming by roughly 8%. Pros include improved power efficiency over the RX 6800 XT and a, top-tier 1080p performance. Reddit · Conversely, the card suffers from a subpar...Read more

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ign.com
06/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review - IGN

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT stands out as an exceptional mid-range graphics card for 1440p gaming, launching at a competitive price of $499. Built on the RDNA 3 architecture, the card features 80 Compute Units, 3,840 Stream Processors, and a generous 16 GB of VRAM. In traditional rasterization workloads, its performance punches well above its weight class, actively beating the more...Read more

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pcmag.com
06/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review - PCMag PCMag

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is highlighted as a compelling $499 high-end graphics card, offering excellent 1440p gaming performance and 16GB of GDDR6 memory that outperforms or matches rivals in standard rasterization. Key pros include its aggressive pricing against the Nvidia RTX 4070, high raw performance, and ample memory buffer for modern gaming. Conversely, the card falls behind...Read more

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techradar.com
08/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT review - TechRadar

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review Summary The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT establishes itself as a highly competitive midrange graphics card, launching at an aggressive price point of $499.99 (about £380/AU$725). It outperforms its direct competitor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, by roughly 2% in synthetic benchmarks and delivers up to 15% better native rasterization performance at 1080p without...Read more

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tomshardware.com
06/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review: The Lateral Pass | Tom's Hardware

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT launched as a mid-tier Navi 32 GPU positioned to target 1440p and 1080p gaming, arriving at a highly competitive $499 launch price ($150 cheaper than its predecessor's launch). While built on the newer RDNA 3 architecture, the card delivers what is ultimately a "lateral pass" in raw performance, offering rasterization speeds only slightly faster than the...Read more

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techspot.com
06/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review - TechSpot

The TechSpot review identifies the $499 AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT as a strong 1440p gaming contender, featuring 16GB of VRAM and superior rasterization performance (16% to 22% faster) against the Nvidia RTX 4070 in key titles. Pros include its 256-bit bus, AV1 encoding, and DP 2.1 support. Conversely, the card shows limited performance gains over the previous RX 6800 XT, falls 20-25%...Read more

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techpowerup.com
06/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review positions the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT as a highly competitive $500 GPU designed for 1440p gaming, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and superior raw rasterization performance compared to the NVIDIA RTX 4070. Pros include excellent cost-per-frame value, DisplayPort 2.1 support, efficient idle fan-stop, and high overclocking potential. Key cons identified include...Read more

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