GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4090 comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. But the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the better value, undercutting it by $2,232 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX
The GeForce RTX 4090 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX currently lists from $958 EUR, $2,232 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4090 at $3,190 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers the better performance-per-dollar (~159% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $1,591 EUR above its $1,599 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the gentler choice at 355W versus 450W. The GeForce RTX 4090 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 450W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4090 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.