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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,150
  • VRAM: 24 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 355 W

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

7.9

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%

7.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.9

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%

7.8

Performance

24.0%

8.1

Memory

12.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.0

Design

4.0%

8.8

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%

?

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 Gigabyte Aorus Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 24G is a high-performance graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 3 architecture, featuring 6,144 stream processors and 24GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus. It boasts a factory overclock with a boost clock of up to 2,680 MHz and a game clock of 2,510 MHz, requiring three 8-pin power connectors and a recommended 850W PSU. Key characteristics include the Windforce cooling system with three 100mm alternate-spinning fans, a large vapor chamber, and customizable RGB Fusion lighting. Pros include exceptional 4K rasterization performance, superior cooling efficiency, a 4-year warranty, and the inclusion of an anti-sag bracket. Main cons are its massive 3.5-slot physical footprint, high power consumption, and ray-tracing performance that generally lags behind comparable high-end Nvidia alternatives.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite

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

7.9
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a technical score of 7.87 points, which is higher than that of 76.2% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

4.5

Price

6.9
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 54.4% 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

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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

65.86 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite delivers 65.86 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

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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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

12 Ultimate
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

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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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

54 Gbps
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

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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

850 W
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.4% 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

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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

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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

335 mm
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite is 335 mm long, which is longer than 86.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% 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

137 mm
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite is 137 mm tall, which is taller than 71.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.4% 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

3.5 slot/s
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite occupies 3.5 slot/s, which is wider than 89.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 6.7% 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

1911 g
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite weighs 1911 g, which is heavier than 90.2% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite vs the average graphics card

  • 56 more compute units
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
  • 7.2% higher boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,680 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,680 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2680 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
  • 200 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has more TMUs than the average graphics card (384 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.384 vs 184
  • 3.12x higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (514.6 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (514.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.514.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 56 more compute units
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 7.2% higher boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,680 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 128 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 200 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has more TMUs than the average graphics card (384 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 3.12x higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (514.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 2.88x higher FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (65.9 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 4.12x higher FP64 performance
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.9 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 4.46x higher FP16 performance
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (131.7 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 7,936 more FP32 units
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (12,288 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.85x higher compute throughput
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (65.9 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 12 GB more VRAM
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 2.63x more transistors
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has more transistors than the average graphics card (57,700 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • 5.4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 10 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 10 Gbps.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 10 °C lower load temperature
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (57 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 73.6% lower INT8 performance
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 97.7% smaller L1 cache
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (3 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 73.9% larger GPU die
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (529 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 older
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 65.1% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (355 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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.
  • 13 dB noisier under load
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (48 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 49.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 10 mm higher card profile
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 91.5% heavier card weight
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite is heavier than the average graphics card (1,911 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • No DLSS support
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 65.1% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.850 W vs 650 W
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.2 vs 3
  • 49.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.335 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 81.3% smaller L2 cache
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite 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 GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite?

  • Exceptional 4K and rasterization performance, often beating the RTX 4080 in non-ray-traced games.
  • Highly efficient cooling system using a vapor chamber that maintains low temperatures even under high load.
  • 24GB of VRAM provides significant future-proofing for demanding AAA titles and high-resolution textures.
  • Advanced aesthetic features including RGB Fusion lighting with distinctive triple-ring fans and a stylish metal backplate.
  • Includes a dedicated anti-sag bracket and features a dual BIOS switch for 'OC' or 'Silent' modes.
  • Great price-to-performance ratio compared to high-end Nvidia alternatives.

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX Elite?

  • Ray tracing performance consistently trails behind Nvidia's RTX 40-series competitors.
  • The card is massive in size (335mm length, nearly 4 slots thick), requiring a very large case.
  • Some users have reported driver instability and inconsistent performance in specific titles like Hogwarts Legacy.
  • Higher power consumption compared to some equivalent Nvidia models, requiring at least an 850W PSU.
  • Fan noise can become noticeable when under heavy stress in the default 'OC' BIOS mode.

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20/02/2023
AORUS Graphics Card Review and Benchmarks Radeon RX 7900 XTX ELITE 24G

The AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX ELITE 24G is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 3 architecture featuring 6,144 cores, a 2,498 MHz clock limit that can boost up to 3,000 MHz, and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. Tested on a system with an Intel Core i9 13900K, the card delivers excellent gaming performance and outpaces the RTX 4080 in native performance when ray tracing is disabled. It...Read more

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16/08/2023
AORUS RX 7900XTX Elite - TWEAK

AORUS RX 7900XTX Elite The AORUS RX 7900XTX Elite is a high-end graphics card designed for top-tier 4K gaming, featuring 24 GB of GDDR6 RAM on a 384-bit memory bus and an out-of-the-box factory overclock pushing the boost clock to 2800 MHz during testing. Built on a massive form factor spanning nearly 34 cm in length and over three PCIe slots, the card relies on an advanced...Read more

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07/06/2023
Gigabyte Aorus RX 7900 XTX Elite 24G. If RTX 4090 is too costly – Review

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20/02/2023
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The AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX ELITE 24G is a premium, high-performance graphics card built on the RDNA 3 architecture featuring 6,144 cores, 24GB of GDDR6 memory, and a massive memory bandwidth of 0.959 TB/s. During gaming benchmarks, its clock speeds frequently pushed up to 3,000 MHz, maintaining exceptionally low operational temperatures of just 54°C in games and 52°C under strict...Read more

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The AORUS RX 7900 XTX ELITE 24G is a high-end custom graphics card featuring AMD’s innovative RDNA 3 chiplet architecture, boasting 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and a boosted factory clock speed of 2680 MHz. Built with Gigabyte's premium WINDFORCE cooling system, it utilizes a high-quality vapor chamber cold plate, 10 copper heatpipes, and three 100mm alternate-spinning fans to deliver...Read more

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