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RX 9070 XT vs RX 7900 XTX

The RX 7900 XTX is about 12% faster than the RX 9070 XT in games. In 8 popular games at 1080p (High settings), the RX 9070 XT averages about 246 FPS and the RX 7900 XTX about 253 FPS.

AMDRX 9070 XT420 performance score16 GB · RDNA 4
AMDRX 7900 XTX470 performance score24 GB · RDNA 312% faster

RX 9070 XT vs RX 7900 XTX: FPS in games

Estimated average FPS at 1080p, High settings, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ.

RX 9070 XTRX 7900 XTX
Cyberpunk 2077
172
187
Counter-Strike 2
533
533
Call of Duty®
213
213
Forza Horizon 5
224
224
Red Dead Redemption 2
183
205
Marvel Rivals
162
181
Apex Legends™
293
293
Baldur's Gate 3
190
190

1080p vs 1440p vs 4K

Average estimated FPS on High settings in the same games.

ResolutionRX 9070 XTRX 7900 XTX
1080p246 FPS253 FPS
1440p189 FPS212 FPS
4K117 FPS131 FPS

Can they run the new games?

How each graphics card compares with the official graphics card requirements of new PC games.

GameRX 9070 XTRX 7900 XTX
Resident Evil RequiemAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Forza Horizon 6Above recommendedAbove recommended
Gears of War: E-DayAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Crimson DesertAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4Above recommendedAbove recommended
Phantom Blade ZeroAbove recommendedAbove recommended

Specs

RX 9070 XTRX 7900 XTX
Performance score420470 ✓
Video memory (VRAM)16 GB24 GB ✓
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power (board)304 W ✓355 W
ArchitectureRDNA 4RDNA 3
Ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingFSR 4FSR 3
Released20252022
Typical price (US)$720$920

Official specs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Performance score: GTX 1060 6GB = 100. Prices: the cheaper of the usual new price and the typical used (eBay) price, October 2026. They change every week.

Which one should you buy?

  • The RX 7900 XTX has more video memory (24 GB vs 16 GB). That helps at 1440p, with Ultra textures and in big new games.
  • The RX 9070 XT uses about 51 W less power, so it runs cooler and needs a smaller power supply.
  • Upscaling: RX 9070 XT has FSR 4, RX 7900 XTX has FSR 3.
  • For the money, the RX 9070 XT gives about 14% more performance per dollar (about $720 vs $920).
Buy the RX 9070 XT if…
  • you want the best value for your money
  • you have a small power supply or a compact case
Buy the RX 7900 XTX if…
  • you want the most FPS (12% faster)
  • you play at 1440p or with Ultra textures (more VRAM)

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FAQ

Is the RX 9070 XT better than the RX 7900 XTX?

No. The RX 7900 XTX is about 12% faster in games. In our 8 test games at 1080p (High settings) it averages about 253 FPS vs 246 FPS.

Which is better for 1440p, the RX 9070 XT or the RX 7900 XTX?

At 1440p High, our estimate is about 189 FPS for the RX 9070 XT and 212 FPS for the RX 7900 XTX on average in recent games. More VRAM also helps at 1440p: RX 9070 XT 16 GB, RX 7900 XTX 24 GB.

How are these numbers calculated?

Every graphics card has a gaming performance score (GTX 1060 6GB = 100) based on published benchmark averages. FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ. They are estimates, not benchmarks.

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How we compare: scores are gaming performance averages from published benchmarks (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware and others), and FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, calibrated on benchmark results. They are estimates for typical gameplay, not our own lab tests. Updated October 2026. See our editorial standards.