GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 9070 is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, leading by roughly 13% 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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VS
Price
Β£1,246
Perf Index
45%
Value Score
0.036
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP260W
AMD
Radeon RX 9070
Price
Β£500
Perf Index
51%
Value Score
0.102
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP220W

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 noticeably faster, around 13% 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 $500 GBP against $1,246 GBP 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 182%. The Radeon RX 9070 is trading below its $549 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE still sits about $697 GBP above its $549 GBP 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 β€” 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 β€” 645 GB/s versus 576 GB/s β€” 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 β€” 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?

The Radeon RX 9070 is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE or the Radeon RX 9070?

The Radeon RX 9070 is the better 4K option β€” it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE worth the extra $746 GBP over the Radeon RX 9070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 9070 comes out ahead.