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 7900 GRE and Radeon RX 9070.
The Radeon RX 9070 is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, leading by roughly 5% 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 vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
The Radeon RX 9070 is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 9070 starts at $99,091 JPY against $231,051 JPY for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 144%. The Radeon RX 9070 still sits about $98,542 JPY above its $549 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE still sits about $230,502 JPY above its $549 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 9070 draws just 220W versus 260W for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. 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'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?
The Radeon RX 9070 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 7900 GRE if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 9070 better than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE or the Radeon RX 9070?
Is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE worth the extra $131,960 JPY over the Radeon RX 9070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC N5 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 5,120✓ | 3,584 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 56 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,287 MHz | 1,330 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,245 MHz | 2,520 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 260 W | 220 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2024 | Mar 2025 |
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