GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 7800 XT, leading by roughly 51% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 7800 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar β€” $298 GBP cheaper.

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AMD
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Price
Β£552
Perf Index
41%
Value Score
0.074
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP263W
Price
Β£850
Perf Index
62%
Value Score
0.073
VRAM24GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP355W

Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs Radeon RX 7800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs Radeon RX 7800 XT

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is dramatically faster, around 51% ahead of the Radeon RX 7800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX packs 6,144 stream processors versus 3,840 on the Radeon RX 7800 XT. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX also has more RT cores (96 vs 60) and more AI cores (192 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 7800 XT starts at $552 GBP against $850 GBP for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is trading below its $999 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 7800 XT pulls less power (263W vs 355W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 7900 XTX draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt β€” plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 16GB, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 16GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX's memory is also faster β€” 960 GB/s versus 624 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 7800 XT or Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

Choose the Radeon RX 7900 XTX if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 7800 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 7900 XTX better than the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is dramatically faster, roughly 51% ahead. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 7800 XT or the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the better 4K option β€” it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the Radeon RX 7900 XTX worth the extra $298 GBP over the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7800 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 7900 XTX have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 7800 XT.