RX 9070 XT Vs RX 7900 GRE: Our Honest Opinion

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. Process Nodes: Both the RDNA 4.0-based RX 9070 XT and the RDNA 3.0-based RX 7900 GRE share the same process node of size 5nm. 
2. Clock Speeds: The newer RX 9070 XT boasts a higher base and boost clock speeds that range from 1660 MHz and 2970 MHz, whereas the RX 7900 GRE comes with a base clock speed of 1287 MHz which can be ramped up to 2245 MHz.
3. VRAM: Despite other differences, they both still share the same 16GB GDDR6 memory and the same bus width of 256-bit. The RX 9070 XT comes with a 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and the RX 7900 GRE has a 576.0 GB/s bandwidth.  
4. TDP: The older RX 7900 GRE has a lower TDP rating of 260W. On the contrary, the RX 9070 XT has a TDP rating of 300W. We’ll judge more of this later in our power efficiency section. 
5. Supported Technologies: The RX 9070 XT comes with FSR 4, which reduces artifacting and significantly improves the rendering of fine lines when compared to the older FSR 3, which the RX 7900 GRE uses.

The RX 9070 XT launched with an attractive price tag and what was more attractive was its higher performance, which AMD claims. To put these claims to the test, we’ll be comparing the RX 9070 XT vs RX 7900 GRE. You’ll also see if the AMD’s last-gen card holds up in value after years of its release. 

Gaming Benchmarks – 1440p

On paper, the RX 9070 XT seems like a big deal. But in order to judge whether its performance matches its specifications, it is crucial to conduct a gaming benchmark test. That is why we decided to compare these two cards at 1440p in some of the most popular games. 

Recommended Test Bench

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Mobo – Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master
• RAM – G. Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400 CL30
• CPU Cooler – Xigmatek Aurora 360mm Cooler
• Storage – XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe SSD
• Power Supply – Enermax Revolution D.F.2 1200W 80+ Gold
• Operating System – Windows 11

Marvel Rivals

• In Marvel Rivals, the RX 9070 XT produced an average of 88 FPS, which was 24.2% higher than that of the RX 7900 GRE, which obtained an average of 69 FPS.
• In terms of the 1% lows, the RX 9070 XT was relatively 19.5% smoother than the RX 7900 GRE as it averaged 62 FPS compared to the average of 51 FPS obtained by the RX 7900 GRE.

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

• Up next, we saw that the RX 9070 XT surpassed the RX 7900 GRE by a 14.8% margin in this game since both of the GPUs obtained an average of 58 FPS and 50 FPS, respectively.
• The 1% lows were 13.6% higher on the RX 9070 XT but it couldn’t cross the 60 FPS mark and only averaged 47 FPS. In contrast, the RX 7900 GRE performed with 41 FPS. 

God Of War Ragnarok

• Here, the RX 9070 XT excelled with the highest margin of 32.9% by acquiring 163 FPS, on average. Whereas, the RX 7900 GRE operated with 117 FPS in this game. 
• Regarding the 1% lows, the RX 9070 XT was ahead with the highest margin yet again, of precisely 37.2%. Both GPUs performed well with 150 FPS and 103 FPS, respectively. 

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

• On Space Marine 2, we observed that the RX 9070 XT pushed with 98 FPS and showed a 29.2% edge over the RX 7900 GRE, which obtained an average of 73 FPS. 
• The 1% lows were 32.4% higher on the RX 9070 XT, which averaged 86 FPS. On the other hand, the RX 7900 GRE’s gameplay was also smooth with its 62 FPS.

A Plague Tale Requiem

• With a 28.3% margin, the RX 9070 XT produced 113 FPS while the RX 7900 GRE pushed with 85 FPS, on average. 
• The RX 9070 XT was 23.9% ahead in terms of the 1% lows as it achieved 89 FPS, which was even higher than the RX 7900 GRE’s average framerates. The RX 7900 GRE’s 1% low average was 70 FPS. 

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

• On Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, we saw a 23.2% margin obtained by the RX 9070 XT as it averaged 125 FPS. Whereas, the RX 7900 GRE operated with 99 FPS.
• With an average of 110 FPS, the RX 9070 XT displayed a 22.2% edge over the RX 7900 GRE which acquired an average of 88 FPS.

Star Wars Outlaws

• In Starfield, the RX 9070 XT performed exactly at the 60 FPS mark, on average. On the contrary, the RX 7900 GRE was recorded with an average of 44 FPS – resulting in a 30.8% performance difference.
• While not the best, the RX 9070 XT still showcased relatively better minimum frames as it averaged 51 FPS. The RX 7900 GRE, on the other hand, was 34.5% behind with its 36 FPS.

Starfield

• In the last game, we noticed that the RX 9070 XT was 17.9% ahead of the RX 7900 GRE as both of these GPUs produced an average of 79 FPS and 66 FPS, respectively. 
• The gameplay was 20.8% smoother on the RX 9070 XT as its frames dipped to 69 FPS, at minimum. In contrast, the RX 7900 GRE showcased 56 FPS, on average.

Productivity Benchmarks

After reviewing the gaming benchmarks of these cards, here are the productivity benchmarks, which showcase their performance under workloads.

Adobe Premiere Pro

• While editing on Adobe Premiere Pro, we saw that the RX 9070 XT scored 12,234 points which was 9.3% higher than the RX 7900 GRE’s score of 11,152 points. 

DaVinci Resolve

• With a margin of 0.1%, the results were negligible on DaVinci Resolve as both the RX 9070 XT and the RX 7900 GRE scored 9,323 and 9,331 points, respectively.

Stable Diffusion (AI Image Generation)

• While generating AI images on Stable Diffusion, the RX 9070 XT showed a whopping 50.1% edge as it scored 2,646 points compared to the RX 7900 GRE’s 1,586 points.

Overall Gaming Performance

Average Framerate

On average, the RX 9070 XT dominated the RX 7900 GRE in all of the eight tested games. In particular, the RX 9070 XT was 26.1% better performant than the RX 7900 GRE. This doesn’t make the RX 7900 GRE bad in any way because it was above 60 FPS in six of the eight games.

1% Lows

1% lows were similar to the average framerates, and these were also better in the RX 9070 XT comparatively. We noticed that the RX 9070 XT displayed 26.8% better minimum frames than the RX 7900 GRE. It was also more smoother than its rival, where its FPS only went below the 60 FPS mark in only two games.

Productivity

Speaking of productivity, the RX 9070 XT was 9.2% better than the RX 7900 GRE. We’re thoroughly impressed by the RX 7900 GRE’s performance, especially in DaVinci Resolve where it almost tied the score with its rival. However, the RX 9070 XT does have an edge in terms of AI-driven tasks. 

Power Consumption

In terms of power consumption, we saw that the RX 9070 XT displayed better efficiency. While gaming, the RX 9070 XT was 17% more power efficient than the RX 7900 GRE. Even though the difference isn’t sky-high, it does highlight RX 9070 XT’s efficiency all thanks to its RDNA 4.0 architecture.

Price And Availability

Despite RX 9070 XT’s recent release, online retailers have already sold a few pieces of it which indicates it’s widely available compared to other newly released cards. Currently, it is 24.7% cheaper than the RX 7900 GRE. Its price has already increased in two days, which indicates it’ll increase even further.

Final Verdict—What We Recommend?

RX 7900 GRE: This is a solid card that offers great 1440p performance, especially for single-player games. It is equivalent to RTX 4070 Super but showcases slightly higher performance and is relatively cheaper as well. Unlike atrocious prices of other cards, its price is fairly reasonable and serves as an attraction. 

RX 9070 XT: This is a solid release from AMD that could position it as the more sought after card company this year, and could even overshadow Nvidia since their new releases aren’t worth it. It did offer great 1440p performance and could easily push 4K with high FPS using its advanced FSR 4. 

Conclusively, we expect that the RX 9070 XT’s price will increase well over the price of the RX 7900 GRE given that its performance is relatively higher. If it falls in the same range as the RX 7900 GRE, then you’re getting a steal deal. If it doesn’t, we recommend you get the RX 7900 GRE because it is absolutely worth its price. 

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Shehryar Khan

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Shehryar Khan, a seasoned PC hardware expert, brings over three years of extensive experience and a deep passion for the world of technology. With a love for building PCs and a genuine enthusiasm for exploring the latest advancements in components, his expertise shines through his work and dedication towards this field. Currently, Shehryar is rocking a custom loop setup for his built.

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