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XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£550VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):260 W

XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Review: Compare 117 technical specifications, 10 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Technical score

25%

8.3

Reviews score

25%

8.1

List score

10%

7.8

Sentiment score

▲Better than 87% of graphics cards
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

★Better than 98%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

44%

8.8

Performance

24%

8.2

Memory

12%

8.4

Power

11%

9.3

Features

5%

6.3

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

▲Better than 76%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 77%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 90 lists (2%)
★Better than 97%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £550
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Based on 2 · 8

Reviewers praise its performance against rivals and overclocking headroom, but find the software features, looks and ray tracing lacking.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Based on 209 owners sharing their experience in online comments

66%positive20%mixed14%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming speed and tuning gains, while unstable VRAM overclocks and occasional driver issues frustrate them.

What owners dislike

  • Memory overclocks above about 2400 MHz often cause black screens, crashes or reboots, especially with fast timings, and many cards only stay stable near 2300–2350 MHz.29
  • Overclocking gains are often small, sometimes 1–2 fps or none, and some owners see no benefit beyond stock performance.13
  • Overclock or fast-timing settings can cause crashes, freezes or restarts during gaming or on the desktop, and some owners must return the settings to default.11
  • Driver updates can reset overclocks, cause black screens or driver timeouts, and sometimes stop the system from booting into Windows.7
  • Hotspot and memory junction temperatures often reach 70–84°C under load, and some owners need higher fan speeds to keep temperatures lower.6
  • Power draw can spike above 300 W, and some owners report draw of 330–340 W under overclock, which can strain older power supplies.5
  • Ray tracing runs noticeably slower than on Nvidia cards, and owners say it is only usable at low settings in a few games.4
  • Overclock profiles can revert after a reboot or driver update, so owners must reapply their tuning settings.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

44%

8.8

Performance

24%

8.2

Memory

12%

8.4

Power

11%

9.3

Features

5%

6.3

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

8.6
Reviews score
8.3
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

8.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,500 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 17,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 58.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
12,000 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 12,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 61.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
27,219 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 27,219 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 65% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
15,103 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 15,103 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 62.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
45.98 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 79.8% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 62% of graphics cards and equal to 28.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
576 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 576 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 62.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
18,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 18,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 51.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 15.6% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 66.4% of graphics cards and equal to 7.7% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
54 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 78.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
260 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 260 W, which is higher than that of 65.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
260 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 260 W under peak load, which is higher than 62.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
700 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
260 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 260 W, which is higher than that of 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
260 W
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What reviewers say
Size
335x 130x 52 mm
Length
335 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 335 mm long, which is longer than 87.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
129.5 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 129.5 mm tall, which is taller than 59.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 35.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,140 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,140 g, which is heavier than 57.5% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 40 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    80 vs 40
  • 40 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    80 vs 40
  • 96 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (160 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    160 vs 64
  • 2.38x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (383.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    383.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 136 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    320 vs 184
  • 90.1% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (718.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    718.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 9.3% better value for money
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has better value for money than the average graphics card (8.1 vs 7.4).
    8.1 vs 7.41
  • 6.6% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 90 lists (2%)
    8.1 vs 7.6
  • 40 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    80 vs 40
  • 40 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    80 vs 40
  • 96 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (160 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    160 vs 64
  • 2.38x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (383.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    383.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 136 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    320 vs 184
  • 90.1% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (718.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    718.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 2.03x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (46 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    45.98 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 3.19x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.5 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.53 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • More FP64 throughput
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 3.12x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (92 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    92 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 20.2% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (27,219 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    27,219 points vs 22,638 points
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 28.6% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (576 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    576 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    64 MB vs 4 MB
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    This graphics card has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (256 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    256 KB vs 128 KB
  • 2.52x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (57,700 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    57,700 million vs 22,900 million
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 2.5x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 4.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,395 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,395 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 52.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    335 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 20.9% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (260 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    260 W vs 215 W
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 4.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,395 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,395 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 11.2% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,705 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,705 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 75% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    6 MB vs 24 MB
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 20.9% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (260 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    260 W vs 215 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    50 °C vs 37 °C
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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.
    700 W vs 650 W
  • 18.2% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (260 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    260 W vs 220 W
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 52.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    335 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 4.5 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (129.5 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    129.5 mm vs 125 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Maraksot78
≈ estimated
14/09/2024
Hands-on review · VR performance tests
Verdict
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is decent value for flat games, but a less compelling VR pick than the cheaper 7800 XT.
8.0
VCG-ENG
≈ estimated
01/05/2024
Full review · performance, price and upgrade advice
Verdict
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a very good card at the right price, though it won't shake up the market.
9.5
TheOverclocker
≈ estimated
19/04/2024
Hands-on review · value, overclocking and benchmarks
Verdict
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the best-value GPU in South Africa, though power draw rises when overclocked.
8.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
25/03/2024
Follow-up test · memory overclocking and 12-game benchmarks
Verdict
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is more attractive for tinkerers thanks to memory overclocking, though AMD capped it at launch.
7.0
Venom's Tech
≈ estimated
18/03/2024
Hands-on review · 1440p and 4K gaming benchmarks
Verdict
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE delivers good 1440p performance and capable 4K with FSR, but ray tracing is weak and there is no frame generation.
9.5
BC Zone
✓ explicit
28/10/2024
Review · performance, cooling and value tests
Verdict
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a strong mid-range value that outperforms pricier rivals and has plenty of overclocking headroom.
9.0
Daily Unboxer
≈ estimated
25/06/2024
Quick look · first impressions and game performance
Verdict
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a solid 1440p card, though 4K needs FSR and lower settings.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
pausehardware.com
✓ explicit
02/01/2024
Lab test · Mid-range card
Verdict
The XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is an understated, compact card that runs 1080p and 1440p well, but drops sharply with ray tracing on.
8.8
muycomputer.com
✓ explicit
26/02/2024
Benchmark review · Gaming tests
Verdict
The XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE runs games excellently at 1440p and very well at 4K, but ray tracing struggles unless FSR 2 is on.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE

  • Exceptional 1440p and solid entry-level 4K gaming performance
  • Competitive pricing, often providing better value than the RTX 4070 series in raw rasterization
  • Large 16GB VRAM buffer offers better future-proofing compared to 12GB rivals
  • XFX Speedster design is noted for being sleek, lightweight, and quiet during operation
  • Efficient power-to-performance ratio compared to previous generation RDNA 2 cards
  • Robust build quality with a premium-feeling aluminum backplate

What customers don't like about XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE

  • Ray tracing performance consistently lags behind NVIDIA's equivalent offerings
  • Limited overclocking potential due to artificial power and memory frequency caps
  • Relatively large physical footprint may not fit in smaller PC cases
  • Lacks support for NVIDIA-exclusive features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation
  • Can run warmer than some rival board partner models under heavy load
  • Confusing product positioning and naming (Golden Rabbit Edition) for general consumers

Verdict

The XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is an enthusiast-grade graphics card built on the RDNA 3 architecture, featuring 5,120 stream processors, 80 Ray Accelerators, and 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. It offers a boost clock of up to 2,395 MHz and utilizes a triple-fan cooling system within a 2.5-slot design to maintain performance under its 260W TDP. Main pros include exceptional 1440p and entry-level 4K rasterization performance that often surpasses the RTX 4070, a generous 16GB VRAM buffer for modern titles, and future-proof DisplayPort 2.1 support. However, its main cons are relatively weaker ray tracing performance compared to NVIDIA's alternatives and lower memory bandwidth than the higher-tier RX 7900 XT.

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