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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£550
  • Avg. price in US: ~$550
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 260 W

XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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%

8.5

Performance

24.0%

6.6

Memory

12.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.3

Design

4.0%

9.5

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

  • 7.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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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.

Technical Specifications of XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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%

?

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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a technical score of 7.91 points, which is higher than that of 76.9% 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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%

7.6

Price

7.8
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 98.8% 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

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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

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

576 GB/s
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE reaches 576 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

3
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to 7.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

260 W
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a TDP of 260 W, which is higher than that of 64.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% 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

260 W
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE draws 260 W under peak load, which is higher than 63.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

700 W
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 58.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

260 W
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a board power limit of 260 W, which is higher than that of 60.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% 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

260 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

335 mm
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

130 mm
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 130 mm tall, which is taller than 54.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 3.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.5 slot/s
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is wider than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 11.7% 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

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XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs the average graphics card

  • 40 more compute units
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.80 vs 40
  • 96 more ROPs
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more ROPs than the average graphics card (160 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more ROPs than the average graphics card (160 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.160 vs 64
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.80 vs 48
  • 2.32x higher pixel rate
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (383.2 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (383.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.383.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 136 more TMUs
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.320 vs 184
  • 90.7% higher texture rate
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (718.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (718.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.718.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 2.01x higher FP32 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (46 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (46 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.45.98 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
  • 40 more compute units
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 96 more ROPs
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more ROPs than the average graphics card (160 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.32x higher pixel rate
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (383.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 136 more TMUs
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 90.7% higher texture rate
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (718.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 2.01x higher FP32 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (46 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 3.12x higher FP16 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • 28.6% higher memory bandwidth
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (256 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.63x more transistors
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • No CUDA support
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 4.2% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,395 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 11.2% lower base clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,705 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 32 fewer AI cores
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (160 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 80.3% lower INT8 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (92 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 81.3% smaller L2 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • No DLSS support
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 73.9% larger GPU die
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • Older OpenCL version
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • 20.9% higher TDP
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (260 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • 18.2% higher board power limit
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • No RGB lighting
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 49.63 mm longer card length
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • No CUDA support
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 4.2% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,395 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,395 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2395 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 49.63 mm longer card length
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • No RGB lighting
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 20.9% higher TDP
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (260 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
  • 81.3% smaller L2 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
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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 dislike 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

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thinkcomputers.org
24/06/2024
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card Review

The XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a 1440p-focused, enthusiast-grade graphics card featuring a cut-down Navi 31 GPU and 16GB of GDDR6 memory, bridging the performance gap between the RX 7800 XT and RX 7900 XT. At a $549.99 price point, it acts as a superior, more budget-friendly alternative to the Nvidia RTX 4070 Super, offering 1440p gaming at over 120 FPS and capable 4K performance....Read more

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tweaktown.com
26/02/2024
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Review - Great GPU, Confusing Name

The XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a highly capable enthusiast-grade graphics card that delivers exceptional value, effectively trading blows with the more expensive NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER and outperforming the similarly priced base RTX 4070. Utilizing a cut-down version of AMD's flagship Navi 31 silicon, the card features 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit bus, making it...Read more

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computerbase.de
11/08/2023
Die AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE im Test - ComputerBase Note: While many later German articles evaluated the general RX 7900 GRE GPU chip using competitor c...

The ComputerBase review of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition) evaluates it as a unique Navi 31-based product that effectively acts as a modern, RDNA 3-powered successor to the older Radeon RX 6950 XT. Originally intended for specific regions or exclusively pre-built systems, the card features 80 Compute Units paired with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a cut-down 256-bit...Read more

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computerbase.de
11/08/2023
Radeon RX 7900 GRE im Test: Lautstärke, Temperatur, Leistungsaufnahme und OC - ComputerBase

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE reference design delivers exceptionally quiet acoustic performance, with its three cooling fans peaking at just 1,500 RPM and noise levels staying under 35 dB(A) during intensive 4K gaming in Metro Exodus. This makes it notably quieter than the faster RX 7900 XT (38.5 dB) and the competing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 FE (36.5 dB). Thermal performance is...Read more

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nexthardware.com
01/03/2024
SAPPHIRE NITRO+ RX 7900 GRE | Recensione - Nexthardware

The NextHardware review highlights the Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 GRE for its exceptional build quality, featuring a robust 15-phase power delivery system and a lightweight cold-rolled steel frame. Pros include highly efficient cooling via a copper coldplate, minimal noise, Quick Connect swappable fans, and extensive ARGB lighting. Conversely, the card is physically massive at...Read more

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tweakers.net
26/02/2024
Radeon RX 7900 GRE - AMD's antwoord op de RTX 4070 Super

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition) was globally released as a direct competitor to Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4070 Super, bridging the gap between the RX 7800 XT and RX 7900 XT. Built on the Navi 31 GPU architecture, it features 80 compute units and 16GB of GDDR6 memory, but handles a reduced 256-bit memory bus and a lower memory speed of 18 Gbit/s compared to its...Read more

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