The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, based on RDNA 4, outperforms the RX 7900 XT (RDNA 3) in both 1440p and 4K gaming, offering 5–15% higher frame rates in modern titles
RX 9070 XT features third-generation ray tracing cores and 128 AI accelerators, delivering better ray tracing and FSR 4 upscaling compared to the RX 7900 XT’s second-gen RT cores and FSR 2
RX 9070 XT features third-generation ray tracing cores and 128 AI accelerators, delivering better ray tracing and FSR 4 upscaling compared to the RX 7900 XT’s second-gen RT cores and FSR 2
RX 7900 XT has 20 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 800 GB/s bandwidth, making it better for memory-intensive workloads, while RX 9070 XT has 16 GB GDDR6 and 640 GB/s bandwidth
The RX 9070 XT uses a 4nm monolithic die for lower latency and improved efficiency, while the RX 7900 XT uses a 5nm+6nm chiplet design
RX 9070 XT’s AI accelerators enable advanced features like AI frame generation and faster AV1 encoding, enhancing both gaming and content creation
RX 7900 XT is fully supported by mature Adrenalin drivers, while RX 9070 XT’s newer drivers may require updates for optimal stability
RX 9070 XT is more power-efficient at idle and under media playback, with improved thermal management and lower peak temperatures (67–70°C vs. 72–75°C)
RX 7900 XT’s higher VRAM (20 GB) may be advantageous for future high-resolution games, but RX 9070 XT’s 16 GB is sufficient for most current titles
RX 9070 XT is priced more competitively at $599–$649, offering better price-to-performance than the RX 7900 XT’s $649–$699
RX 7900 XT’s chiplet architecture provides scalability, but RX 9070 XT’s unified cache and AI integration deliver better overall efficiency