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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,290
  • Avg. price in US: ~$770
  • VRAM: 20 GB
  • Memory bus width: 320 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 300 W

PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.

8.8

Overall score

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

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

Score components:

90.0%

8.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.8

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

9.2

Performance

24.0%

8.9

Memory

12.0%

7.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.0

Design

4.0%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,290

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Verdict

The PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a high-performance graphics card built on the RDNA 3 architecture, featuring 5,376 stream processors and 20GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit interface. It offers a factory-overclocked boost clock of up to 2,535 MHz (OC mode) and includes a robust triple-fan cooling system with eight heat pipes and a large copper plate for efficient heat dissipation. Main characteristics include a premium 11+3+1+2+1 phase VRM for stability, Dual BIOS for switching between performance and silent operation, and extensive RGB lighting. Key pros are its exceptional 1440p and 4K gaming performance, silent operation in most modes, and high-quality metal construction with an included anti-sag bracket. Notable cons include its massive four-slot physical size, high power requirement of at least 850W, and reports of significant temperature deltas or overheating issues in some units.

Technical Specifications of graphics card PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

8.8
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a technical score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 78.3% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.8

Overall score

40.0%

3.7

Price

7.3
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 52.8% 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

30,000 points
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 30,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 89% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
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

13,840 points
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 13,840 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 65.4% 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

28,974 points
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 28,974 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 68.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

18,535 points
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 18,535 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 73.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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

54.49 TFLOPS
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers 54.49 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 87.3% 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

20 GB
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has 20 GB of VRAM, which is more than 90.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% 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

320 bit
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
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

800 GB/s
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 80.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.6% 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

300 W
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
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

300 W
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT draws 300 W under peak load, which is higher than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% 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

850 W
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

355 W
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a board power limit of 355 W, which is higher than that of 83.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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

300 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

338 x 135 x 73 mm
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT measures 338x135x 73 mm, which is larger than 85.6% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

338 mm
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT is 338 mm long, which is longer than 91% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

135 mm
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT is 135 mm tall, which is taller than 69.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.6% 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

4 slot/s
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT occupies 4 slot/s, which is wider than 97.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% 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

2000 g
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT weighs 2000 g, which is heavier than 88.8% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 2.1% of graphics cards.
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT vs the average graphics card

  • 44 more compute units
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more VRAM than the average graphics card (20 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.
    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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
  • 152 more TMUs
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.336 vs 184
  • 2.12x higher texture rate
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (810 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (810 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.810 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 78.6% higher memory bandwidth
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.
    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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
  • 44 more compute units
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 128 more ROPs
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (192 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 2.88x higher pixel rate
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.
  • 152 more TMUs
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 2.12x higher texture rate
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (810 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 2.28x higher FP32 performance
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (51.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 2.04x higher gaming score
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (30,000 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 1.2% higher boost clock speed
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,535 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 3.35x higher FP64 performance
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.6 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 27.9% higher PassMark score
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (28,974 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 3.47x higher FP16 performance
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (103 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 6,400 more FP32 units
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,752 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 51% higher ray tracing score
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (13,840 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 2.37x higher compute throughput
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (54.5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 8 GB more VRAM
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more VRAM than the average graphics card (20 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 78.6% higher memory bandwidth
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.
  • 20x more Infinity Cache
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (80 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 2.52x more transistors
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has more transistors than the average graphics card (57,700 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • 2.7x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • 8 °C lower load temperature
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (59 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • No CUDA support
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 7.1% lower base clock speed
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,784 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 75% smaller L2 cache
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 75% smaller L1 cache
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (32 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 79.3% larger GPU die
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.
  • 1 older
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    December 2022
  • Narrower decode codec support
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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).
  • Narrower encode codec support
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.
  • 57.8% higher board power limit
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (355 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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.
  • 22 °C higher idle temperature
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (59 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 66.7% higher idle power draw
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (20 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
  • 36.4% higher peak power draw
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (300 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 53 mm longer card length
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT is longer than the average graphics card (338 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 10 mm higher card profile
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT is taller than the average graphics card (135 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 95.9% heavier card weight
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT is heavier than the average graphics card (2000 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • No CUDA support
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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
  • 53 mm longer card length
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT is longer than the average graphics card (338 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT is longer than the average graphics card (338 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.338 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 57.8% higher board power limit
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (355 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (355 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.355 W vs 225 W
  • Older Vulkan version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT 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 PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT?

  • Strong rasterization performance, particularly excelling at 1440p and native 4K gaming without ray tracing.
  • Highly efficient triple-fan cooling system that maintains low temperatures, often staying below 70°C under load in well-ventilated cases.
  • Whisper-quiet operation; many users report the fans are virtually inaudible or 'dead silent' during typical gameplay.
  • Premium build quality with a sturdy metal backplate and attractive RGB lighting zones.
  • Generous 20GB of VRAM provides excellent future-proofing for high-resolution textures and modern titles.
  • Excellent value compared to competitors, especially following significant price cuts since its initial launch.

What customers dislike about PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XT?

  • Noticeable coil whine is a frequent complaint, though its severity varies significantly between individual units.
  • Massive physical dimensions (3.5-slot design) make it difficult to fit in smaller or ITX cases.
  • Ray tracing performance lags behind similarly priced NVIDIA alternatives like the RTX 4070 Ti.
  • Significant 'GPU sag' due to its weight, necessitating the use of an anti-sag bracket or stand.
  • Occasional reports of high 'hotspot' temperature deltas, sometimes requiring user intervention like undervolting or repasting.
  • Inconsistent driver stability for some users, with reports of occasional crashes or timeouts in specific titles.

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