GPU vs GPU
RX 7900 XT vs RX 9070 XT
The RX 9070 XT wins outright: 8% faster at 1440p and $366 cheaper today.
Key facts· updated
- At 1440p the RX 7900 XT averages 108 fps and the RX 9070 XT averages 117 fps (Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026, 11-game average at Ultra).
- The RX 9070 XT is 8% faster than the RX 7900 XT at 1440p (Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026).
- The RX 7900 XT costs $1,195 and the RX 9070 XT costs $829 (PC Atlas price check, Nov 3, 2026; catalog estimates, not live store prices).
- At those prices the RX 9070 XT gives the most 1440p fps per $100: 14.1 vs 9.0.
- The RX 7900 XT has 20 GB of video memory and the RX 9070 XT has 16 GB (maker spec pages, checked Oct 29, 2026).
| Spec | RX 7900 XT | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,195Sample | $829Sample |
| Average fps at 1080p | 145 | 157 |
| Average fps at 1440p | 108 | 117 |
| Average fps at 4K | 60 | 66 |
| fps per $100 at 1440p | 9.0 | 14.1 |
| Video memory | 20 GB | 16 GB |
| Gaming power | ~315 W | ~304 W |
| Power supply advice | 750 W | 750 W |
| Card length | ~276 mm | ~320 mm |
| Power plug | 8-pin PCIe | 8-pin PCIe |
fps: Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026), 11-game average at Ultra. Highlighted = better. Prices last checked . Prices marked Sample are PC Atlas catalog estimates, not live store prices.
Which one should you buy?
The RX 9070 XT 16GB replaced the RX 7900 XT 20GB, and this page answers whether the newer card is worth it over the older one still sold new. In the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026), the RX 7900 XT 20GB averages 108 fps at 1440p and 60 at 4K; the RX 9070 XT 16GB averages 117 and 66. At 1080p the averages are 145 and 157 fps. That makes the RX 9070 XT 16GB about 8% faster at 1440p (8% at 1080p, 10% at 4K).
Memory differs: 20GB on the RX 7900 XT 20GB against 16GB on the RX 9070 XT 16GB. More memory keeps texture settings high for longer as games get heavier. In games the RX 7900 XT 20GB draws about 315W and the RX 9070 XT 16GB about 304W; power supply advice is 750W (maker's advice) vs 750W (maker's advice). The RX 7900 XT 20GB is about 276mm long, 2.5 slots thick and uses standard 8-pin power; the RX 9070 XT 16GB is about 320mm long, 3 slots thick with standard 8-pin power.
For upscaling, the RX 7900 XT 20GB uses FSR 3 and the RX 9070 XT 16GB uses FSR 4; support varies by game.
Our take: the generational gain is small (8% at 1440p), so buy the older card only if it is clearly cheaper, and the newer one if prices are close.
Questions
Is the RX 7900 XT better than the RX 9070 XT?
The RX 9070 XT wins outright: 8% faster at 1440p and $366 cheaper today.
Which is better value, RX 7900 XT or RX 9070 XT?
At today's prices the RX 9070 XT gives more frames per dollar at 1440p (14.1 vs 9.0 fps per $100).
What power supply do I need?
RX 7900 XT: 750 W (the maker's advice). RX 9070 XT: 750 W (the maker's advice).
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