Radeon RX 7900 XTX
GPU·Enthusiast

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

AMD

G3D Mark

31,285

MSRP

$999

AVG Price

$930

November 3 2022
355 Watt
RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 XTX

#305
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
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114%
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111%
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111%
#308
110%
#309
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110%
#310
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109%
#311
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MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
108%
#312
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MSRP: $999|Avg: $600
107%
#313
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106%
#314
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MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
105%
#315
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102%
#316
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102%
#317
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102%
#318
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100%
#319
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100%
#320
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
MSRP: $999|Avg: $930
100%
#321
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99%
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98%
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98%
#324
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97%
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95%
#326
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94%
#327
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94%
#328
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92%
#329
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MSRP: $25|Avg: $5
91%
#330
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MSRP: $101|Avg: $15
90%
#331
GeForce RTX 3090
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900
88%
#332
Radeon HD 6320
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87%
#333
Radeon R5 420
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
85%
#334
GeForce RTX 5080
MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250
85%
#335
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MSRP: $149|Avg: $149
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 7900 XTX specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX scores 31,285 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) architecture (codename: Navi 31), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 6144 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 384 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 192 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 61.39 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2498 MHz from a base of 1929 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 XTX
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score31,285
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 3.0 (2022−2026)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 31
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient5 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute6144
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling384
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending192
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2498 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1929 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance61.39 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second959.2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count57,700 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#12
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 960 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures24 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth384-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM960 GB/s
L1 Cache3 MB
L2 Cache6 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 XTX
FSR Frame Generation✅ Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames✅ Supported
Radeon Super Resolution✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x USB-C, 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: AMD Dual Media Engine, decoder: AMD Dual Media Engine— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 XTX
USB-C PortsNumber of USB-C display connectors1x
HDMI 2.1a PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1a display connectors1x
DisplayPort 2.1 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 2.1 display connectors2x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionAMD Dual Media Engine
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionAMD Dual Media Engine
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX draws 355 Watt under load (TDP) — a 800W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 287mm long, 110mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1809g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 68°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 XTX
TDPPower consumption under load355 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage800W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance287mm
Card Height110mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Weight1809g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load68°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $930 (MSRP: $999), the Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers 34 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #12 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 XTX
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$930
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#12
Release DateNovember 3 2022
Release Year2022

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