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RX 9070 Vs RX 7900 XT: Our Evaluation

Want to know how the RX 9070 performs against the RX 7900 XT? Let's put both to the test!

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AMD Radeon RX 9070 

Rated: 8.6/10

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Rated: 8.5/10


Pros And Cons

GPUProsCons
RX 9070✅ Better value for money
✅ FSR 4 is significantly better than FSR 3
❌ Lower Shading units & bus width
RX 7900 XT✅ Slightly higher gaming performance
✅ Higher VRAM than most cards
❌ Doesn't support PCIe 5.0

Key Takeaways

  • While the RX 7900 XT was 5.9% better than the RX 9070 in 1440p gaming, it was only 0.9% better in terms of productivity.  
  • In terms of power consumption, the RX 9070 showed around 27.8% better efficiency compared to the RX 7900 XT when gaming.
  • As of mid-March 2025, the RX 9070 is $504 cheaper than the RX 7900 XT. Since the RX 9070 was recently launched, its price hasn’t deviated much from the MSRP, and it might also increase more in the future. 
  • We recommend you get the RX 9070 even if its price rises and becomes equivalent to the RX 7900 XT’s because it’ll offer a higher price-to-performance ratio. But if it rises beyond its value, getting the RX 7900 XT is better.

Comparison Table

FeaturesRX 9070RX 7900 XT
Slot WidthDual-slotDual-slot
Release DateMar 6th, 2025Nov 3rd, 2022
Power Connectors2x 8-pin2x 8-pin
Shader Cores (CUDA)35845376
TMUs224336
ROPs128192
Tensor Cores112 (AI Accelerators)N/A
RT Cores5684
Suggested PSU550W700W
Best Variants-Best RX 7900 XT
Best CPUBest CPUs For RX 9070Best CPUs For RX 7900 XT
Best PSUBest PSU For RX 9070-
GPU ReviewRX 9070 Review-

Architectural Differences

  1. Process Nodes: While the RX 9070 is based on the newer RDNA 4 architecture, it still shares the same process node as the RDNA 3-based RX 7900 XT of size 5nm
  2. Clock Speeds: The newer RX 9070 also has higher base and boost clock speeds of 1330 MHz and 2520 MHz, whereas the RX 7900 XT has a base and boost clock frequency of 1387 MHz and 2394 MHz.
  3. VRAM: With a hefty VRAM of 20GB and a 320-bit bus width, the RX 7900 XT boasts higher specs than most cards. In contrast, the RX 9070 uses 256-bit bus width with a 16GB memory, where both cards have GDDR6.
  4. TDP: Both cards have only a slight variation in their TDP rating, where the RX 7900 XT has a higher TDP of 300W compared to the RX 9070’s 220W of TDP.  
  5. Supported Technologies: The newer RX 9070 has an edge in upscaling, as it features the newer FSR 4, which reduces artifacts and improves image quality. In contrast, the RX 7900 XT’s FSR 3 is behind in these advanced features.  

The RX 9070 has been released and has become one of AMD’s finest releases. Today, we’ll be comparing it with another one of AMD’s cards that has held its legacy for a long time, still to this day. In this RX 9070 vs RX 7900 XT comparison, you’ll see if the RX 9070 can take RX 7900 XT’s place or if the latter still holds its value. 


Gaming Benchmarks – 1440p

Unlike Nvidia’s, AMD’s cards excel in rasterized performance, so we’ll see exactly that in this benchmark. We’ll be comparing these two cards at 1440p without any ray tracing and at the highest possible settings for each game. 

Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals @1440p (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • With a 7.5% edge, the RX 7900 XT has set the expectations for this benchmark, producing an average of 83 FPS. In contrast, the RX 9070 performed with an average of 77 FPS.  
  • As for the 1% lows, they were below 60 FPS for both games. Still, the RX 7900 XT performed with 59 FPS, compared to the RX 9070’s 51 FPS, which results in a 14.5% margin.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart Of Chornobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart Of Chornobyl @1440p (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • Next, we saw exactly a 7% difference where the RX 7900 XT lead with its 59 FPS. Simultaneously, the RX 9070 performed with an average of 55 FPS in this game. 
  • The 1% lows were 6.5% higher on the RX 7900 XT as it averaged 48 FPS. Meanwhile, the RX 9070 obtained an average of 45 FPS

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2
Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 @1440p (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • Here, the margins were led by the RX 9070 as it averaged 93 FPS compared to the RX 7900 XT’s 92 FPS, resulting in a 1.1% difference. 
  • In terms of the 1% lows, the RX 9070 pushed in a way which tied the results and both of these cards obtained an average of 81 FPS.

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty @1440p (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • On Cyberpunk 2077’s expansion, we saw that both cards performed similarly and achieved the same average of 113 FPS
  • However, the 1% lows were 4% higher on the RX 9070 as it obtained 102 FPS compared to the 98 FPS obtained by the RX 7900 XT.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 @1440p (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • On this latest Call Of Duty title, the RX 9070 was the better performer as it acquired an average of 108 FPS. In contrast, the RX 7900 XT was 4.7% behind with its average of 103 FPS.
  • The minimum frame rates reached 77 FPS by the RX 9070, making it 2.6% better than the RX 7900 XT, which averaged 75 FPS.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age The Veilguard
Dragon Age The Veilguard @1440p (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • Here, the RX 7900 XT took the lead by a 3.7% margin as it averaged 82 FPS compared to the RX 9070 which performed with an average of 79 FPS. 
  • Speaking of the 1% lows, we saw a 2.9% margin led by the RX 7900 XT as it acquired 70 FPS compared to the RX 9070’s 68 FPS.

Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy @1440p (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • In Hogwarts Legacy, we saw that the RX 7900 XT outperformed the RX 9070 by 14.6%, as both cards averaged 147 FPS and 127 FPS, respectively.  
  • With a 15.2% edge, the RX 7900 XT had minimums dipping to 92 FPS on average. On the contrary, the RX 9070 was behind with its 79 FPS.

The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I
The Last of Us Part I @1440p (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • In this last game, the margins rose to the highest, 18.2% obtained by the RX 7900 XT, which averaged 108 FPS. Whereas the RX 9070 performed with 90 FPS, on average. 
  • The 1% lows were also the highest, 17.6% achieved by the RX 7900 XT, which produced an average of 99 FPS compared to the RX 9070’s 83 FPS.

Productivity Benchmarks

So far, both cards have had their ups and downs, but the RX 7900 XT is in the lead. Let’s see if the RX 7900 XT holds the leading position in terms of productivity as well.   

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro Score
Adobe Premiere Pro Score (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • Although small, the RX 9070 took the lead and obtained 12,226 points compared to the RX 7900 XT’s 12,166 points, resulting in only a 0.5% margin on Adobe Premiere Pro.

DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve Score
DaVinci Resolve Score (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • On DaVinci Resolve, the RX 7900 XT secured its leading position as it scored 9,932 points. At the same time, the RX 9070 obtained 9,189 points. 

Stable Diffusion (AI Image Generation)

Stable Diffusion AI Image Generation
Stable Diffusion AI Image Generation (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • In this AI-intensive task, the RX 9070 scored 2,216 points, showcasing its AI capabilities by having a staggering 23.7% margin over the RX 7900 XT, which scored 1,747 points. 

Overall Gaming Performance

Graphic CardsRX 9070RX 7900 XT
Average FPS📈92.8📈98.4
1% Lows📉73.3📉77.8
Productivity (Rating)✏️6.9/10✏️7/10
Winner: RX 7900 XT

Average Framerate

Looking at the bigger picture, there was only a slight difference between the two cards. We saw that the RX 7900 XT displayed 5.9% better performance than the RX 9070. This difference is ever so slight because the RX 9070 performed better in two games and it tied the frames in one game.  

1% Lows

In terms of the 1% lows, the RX 7900 XT was again the higher performer. We observed that it was exactly 6% better in minimum frame rates compared to the RX 9070. Similar to the average frame rates, the RX 9070 pushed better in two games and had equal results in a single game. 

Productivity

The margins regarding productivity were extremely thin. In three of the tested software, the RX 9070 was only 0.9% better than the RX 7900 XT. This is because the RX 9070 showcased better performance under the AI workload, whereas the RX 7900 XT excelled in video editing for the most part. 

Power Consumption

Power ConsumptionRX 9070RX 7900 XT
Idle9⚡11⚡
Gaming242⚡320⚡
Ray Tracing242⚡321⚡
Maximum241⚡320⚡
Winner: RX 9070

As for power consumption, the card with the lowest TDP won. In gaming, we saw that the RX 9070 was 27.8% more power-efficient than the RX 7900 XT. Still, it is impressive to see the RX 9070 having better efficiency, given that it had similar productivity performance and only slightly varying gaming performance. 


Price And Availability

GPURX 9070RX 7900 XTPrice Difference
Launch MSRP💲599💲89940.1%
Current Price💲636💲114056.8%

As for pricing, the RX 9070 is currently (mid-March 2025) 56.8% cheaper than the RX 7900 XT. However, the RX 9070 is a recent release, so its price might increase even further. If it increases with the same margin that it had for the RX 7900 XT in the past, there’s a high chance it’ll remain below the RX 7900 XT’s price.


Final Verdict—What We Recommend?

RX 7900 XT: This card is among AMD’s top contentors and still holds its value even after over two years. Not only does it still offer great gaming performance, but it also offers high-performance in productivity. Yes, it lags behind in AI tasks. However, its price has greatly impressed us because it isn’t sky-high. 

RX 9070: This is one of AMD’s best releases. It has high gaming and productivity performance, comes with a new architecture, better AI features, and advanced FSR 4, and all of it is packed at a relatively lower price, making it a great card with a high price-to-performance ratio.

We recommend the RX 9070 as it is a complete replacement for the RX 7900 XT. You might argue that it has lower performance comparatively, but if you put its price into perspective, it becomes an incredibly valuable card. Yes, if its price increases to a point where it loses its value, you can go with the RX 7900 XT.


FAQs

Which GPU is better for VR gaming?

With a 20GB VRAM and great rasterized performance, the RX 7900 XT is the better choice when it comes to VR gaming.

How does FSR 4 impact performance differences?

The RX 9070’s FSR 4 allows it to compete and even outperform the RX 7900 XT, which has slightly higher raw performance.

Which GPU is better in ray tracing?

Despite the RX 7900 XT having higher RT cores, the newer RX 9070 is better when it comes to ray tracing. But the difference is slight, especially at 4K.

Which GPU is better for future-proofing?

Although the RX 7900 XT has a higher VRAM and higher performance, the RX 9070 is still a better option for future proofing because of its newer architecture, AI prowess, and FSR 4.

Which GPU is better for 1440p and 4K gaming?

Both cards are great at 1440p and are decent for 4K gaming. However, with their respective upscaling enabled, both can easily push 4K with over 60 FPS.


 

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