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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 this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

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%

8.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.6

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%

8.8

Performance

24.0%

8.2

Memory

12.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.3

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

  • 9.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    8.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    8.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    8.9

    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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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 graphics card XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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

8.6
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a technical score of 8.61 points, which is higher than that of 74.7% 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 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

8.3
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.3 points, which is higher than 99.2% 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

17,500 points
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE scores 17,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 58% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% 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

12,000 points
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE scores 12,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 61.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

27,219 points
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE scores 27,219 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 64.5% 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

15,103 points
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE scores 15,103 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 61.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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

45.98 TFLOPS
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE delivers 45.98 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

256 bit
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% 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 62.3% 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 22.3% 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

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 62.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% 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 59.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.7% 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 59.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% 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

335 x 130 x 52 mm
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 87.1% 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

129.5 mm
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 129.5 mm tall, which is taller than 58.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% 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 slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% 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

1,140 g
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE weighs 1,140 g, which is heavier than 56.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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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
  • 40 more ray tracing cores
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
    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
  • 2.35x higher pixel rate
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (383.2 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (383.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.383.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 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
  • 88.5% higher texture rate
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (718.4 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (718.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.718.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 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
  • 2.04x higher FP32 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (46 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 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 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.45.98 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 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.
  • 40 more ray tracing cores
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 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.
  • 2.35x higher pixel rate
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (383.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 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.
  • 88.5% higher texture rate
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (718.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 2.04x higher FP32 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (46 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 3.19x higher FP64 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 3.1x higher FP16 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (92 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 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.
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 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.
  • 2.52x more transistors
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • 2.7x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
  • No CUDA support
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 4.4% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,395 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 75% smaller L2 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 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 encoder generation
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older Vulkan version
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older shader model
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 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.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.
  • 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.
  • 15.6% higher board power limit
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (260 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • No RGB lighting
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 50 mm longer card length
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 4.5 mm higher card profile
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is taller than the average graphics card (129.5 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 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.
  • 4.4% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,395 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2395 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 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.
  • 50 mm longer card length
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is longer than the average graphics card (335 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE is longer than the average graphics card (335 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.335 mm vs 285 mm
  • 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
  • Older encoder generation
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    What it is: Generation of the onboard video encoder engine
    When it matters: When streaming, capture quality, AV1 readiness, or creator export speed matters as much as gaming frame rate.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.4 vs 8
  • Older Vulkan version
    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

    XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 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
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XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card Review
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tweaktown.com
26/02/2024
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XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Review - Great GPU, Confusing Name
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computerbase.de
11/08/2023
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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...
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computerbase.de
11/08/2023
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Radeon RX 7900 GRE im Test: Lautstärke, Temperatur, Leistungsaufnahme und OC - ComputerBase
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nexthardware.com
01/03/2024
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SAPPHIRE NITRO+ RX 7900 GRE | Recensione - Nexthardware
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tweakers.net
26/02/2024
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Radeon RX 7900 GRE - AMD's antwoord op de RTX 4070 Super
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