GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 7800 XT and Radeon RX 9070 XT.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 7800 XT, leading by roughly 41% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 7800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is dramatically faster, around 41% ahead of the Radeon RX 7800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 9070 XT is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 9070 XT packs 4,096 stream processors versus 3,840 on the Radeon RX 7800 XT.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 7800 XT starts at $62,499 INR against $79,999 INR for the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9070 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 10%. The Radeon RX 7800 XT still sits about $62,000 INR above its $499 INR MSRP. The Radeon RX 9070 XT still sits about $79,400 INR above its $599 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 7800 XT pulls less power (263W vs 304W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 9070 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7800 XT (RDNA 4 vs RDNA 3), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 7800 XT or Radeon RX 9070 XT?
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 7800 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT better than the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 7800 XT or the Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT worth the extra $17,500 INR over the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 7800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC N5 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 3,840 | 4,096✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 64✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 128✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 7800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,800 MHz✓ | 1,660 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,430 MHz | 2,970 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 7800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19.5 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 624 GB/s | 644.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 7800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 263 W✓ | 304 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2023 | Mar 2025 |
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