GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 6900 XT, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index.

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AMD
Radeon RX 6900 XT
Price
€778
Performance
40%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
43%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+13% Bandwidth (576 GB/s vs 512 GB/s)

Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Radeon RX 6900 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Radeon RX 6900 XT

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is marginally faster, around 8% ahead of the Radeon RX 6900 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6900 XT is better matched to 1440p.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE draws just 260W versus 300W for the Radeon RX 6900 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE's memory is faster — 576 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 6900 XT (RDNA 3 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6900 XT or Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the faster card. 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 7900 GRE better than the Radeon RX 6900 XT?

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is marginally faster, roughly 8% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6900 XT or the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6900 XTRadeon RX 7900 GRE
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N5
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)5,1205,120
Ray Tracing Cores8080
Tensor / AI Cores160

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6900 XTRadeon RX 7900 GRE
Base Clock1,825 MHz1,287 MHz
Boost Clock2,250 MHz2,245 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6900 XTRadeon RX 7900 GRE
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s576 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6900 XTRadeon RX 7900 GRE
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP300 W260 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedDec 2020Feb 2024