GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 7900 GRE and Radeon RX 9070 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 9070 XT comes out significantly faster — about 21% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE.
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Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is significantly faster, around 21% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the gentler choice at 260W versus 304W. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 304W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 9070 XT's memory is faster — 645 GB/s versus 576 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 7900 GRE or Radeon RX 9070 XT?
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the faster card by about 21%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT better than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC N5 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 5,120✓ | 4,096 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 64 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160✓ | 128 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,287 MHz | 1,660 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,245 MHz | 2,970 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 644.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 260 W✓ | 304 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2024 | Mar 2025 |
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