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RX 7800 XT — ASUS TUF RX 7800 XT GAMING OC

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AMD · GPU · RX 7000

RX 7800 XT

The current RX 7800 XT price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.

Works well for: 1080p Gaming, 1440p Gaming

Trade-offs: Current price sits CAD 175 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 897)

Cheapest tracked offer (new)
CAD 1,072
Go to offer
at Newegg

3 tracked offers · 1 retailers · checked 2026-10-17

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71
Relative value · Balanced Top 26% in this scenario
#11 of 39 in stock ranked in this scenario
S
1080p Gamingbest grade of 9 scenarios
VRAM
16 GB
Memory bandwidth
624 GB/s
Board power
263 W
Architecture
RDNA 3.0
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x16
What are you planning to use it for? This scenario sets the value, rank and grades shown across the page.
Value 71

What does it cost today, and is that a good price?

Market confidence: Medium

At CAD 1072 the RX 7800 XT is priced in line with its CAD 1076 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.

Representative priceCAD 1,076
Lowest verifiedCAD 1,072
Market spreadCAD 1,072–CAD 1,476
Offers / retailers3 / 1

Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.

Prices & availability

RX 7800 XT: current price and offers

Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.

3 tracked offers · 1 retailers

VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
ASUS TUF RX 7800 XT GAMING OCNeweggNewCAD 1,072712026-10-17View offer →
Sapphire NITRO+ RX 7800 XTNeweggNewCAD 1,079702026-10-17View offer →
RX 7800 XTMultiple variants availableAmazon AffiliateVariesFind on AmazonNot trackedNo price snapshotFind on Amazon →

Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.

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VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
Sapphire NITRO+ RX 7800 XTNeweggRefurbishedCAD 1,476542026-10-11View offer →

Performance and where it ranks

Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.

Performance Balanced

How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.

#18 of 38 graded graphics cards

  1. #15 NVIDIARTX 4070 Super 49
  2. #16 AMDRX 7900 GRE 45
  3. #17 AMDRX 9070 GRE 43
  4. #18 AMDRX 7800 XT 43
  5. #19 NVIDIARTX 4070 42
  6. #20 IntelIntel Arc Pro B70 42
  7. #21 AMDRX 9060 XT 16GB 40

Value Balanced

How much of that you get for today’s price.

#11 of 39 currently priced graphics cards

  1. #8 NVIDIARTX 5060 Ti 8GB 77
  2. #9 NVIDIARTX 5060 74
  3. #10 NVIDIARTX 5070 Ti 71
  4. #11 AMDRX 7800 XT 71
  5. #12 NVIDIARTX 5080 70
  6. #13 NVIDIARTX 4070 67
  7. #14 AMDRX 7900 XTX 67

What it is good for

Scenariothis productCapability grade · Value at current priceHigher capabilityHigher Value with current priorities
⚖Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round viewGradeNo grade Value71Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT 100 +39% capability · +3% price
🎮1080p GamingRaster performance · 1080pGradeS Value65Higher capability RX 9070 XT S 93 +39% capability · +3% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9060 XT 16GB A 100 -7% capability · -32% price
🕹1440p GamingRaster performance · 1440pGradeA Value60Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT S 100 +39% capability · +3% price
🚀4K / VRRaster performance · 4K / VRGradeC Value52Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT A 96 +39% capability · +3% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 1080pRay tracing capability · 1080pGradeB Value51Higher capability RTX 5070 A 79 +53% capability · +8% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 GRE B 80 +21% capability · -30% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 1440pRay tracing capability · 1440pGradeC Value49Higher capability RTX 5070 B 75 +54% capability · +8% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 GRE C 75 +11% capability · -30% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 4KRay tracing capability · 4KGradeF Value42Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RTX 5070 D 61 +50% capability · +8% price
🤖AI / Local LLMAI compute · memory and ecosystem fitGradeC Value10Higher capability RTX 5070 B 29 +234% capability · +8% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT B 30 ⚠ not a drop-in swap +163% capability · +3% price
🎨3D Rendering3D rendering · creator workloadsGradeD Value14Higher capability RTX 5070 A 49 +151% capability · +8% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT C 49 ⚠ not a drop-in swap +36% capability · +3% price
🖥Light Use & EfficiencyEfficiency · lighter workloadsGradeC Value24Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RTX 3050 6GB S 100 +89% capability · -44% price

Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.

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Trade-offs

Works well if

  • 1080p Gaming is your main prioritygraded S for 1080p Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
  • Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 897CAD 897 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-11–2026-10-17 offer frame
  • You want memory headroom — memory is not what limits it hereno memory cap applies to this grade — the raster index sets it, not the frame buffer

Consider other options if

  • Current price sits CAD 175 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 897)cheapest tracked CAD 1072 against a CAD 897 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
  • 3D Rendering is what you actually need it forit grades only D there

Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.

Similar options to the RX 7800 XT

Chosen for Balanced

Similar option · higher capability AMDRX 9070 XT
PriceCAD 1,100
Relative Value100
Capability+39%
Price difference+3%
Similar option · higher capability
Higher Value with current priorities AMDRX 9060 XT 16GB
PriceCAD 730
Relative Value97
Capability-7%
Price difference-32%
Clears the same bar for less money
Higher capability · higher price AMDRX 7900 XT
PriceCAD 1,306
Relative Value77
Capability+32%
Price difference+22%
Costs more, but buys a genuinely higher tier

Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.

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Upgrade planner

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We rank upgrades by out-of-pocket cost — the new price minus what yours is worth — not by sticker price.

Only candidates that clear the configured meaningful-upgrade gate will be shown; roles are omitted rather than filled.

Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.

Specifications and compatibility

What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.

Core / Performance

Architecture
RDNA 3.0
GPU chip
Navi 32
GPU variant
Navi 32 XT (215-180000006)
Process node
5 nm
Transistors
28,100 million
Shading units
3840

Memory

Capacity
16 GB
Type
GDDR6
Bus width
256 bit
Effective speed
19.5 Gbps
Bandwidth
624 GB/s

Power / Interface

Board power (TBP)
263 W
Power connector
Varies by version
Recommended PSU
Varies by version
Bus interface
PCIe 4.0 x16

Physical / Outputs

Length
Varies by version320 mm across tracked variants
Height
Varies by version135–151 mm across tracked variants
Width
Varies by version
Slot thickness
Varies by version3 across tracked variants
Fans
Varies by version3 across tracked variants
Cooling
Varies by version
Outputs
Varies by version

Select an exact version for physical dimensions and connector details.

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Core / Performance

Texture units
240
ROPs
96
Ray tracing cores
60
Tensor cores
0
Base clock
1507 MHz
Boost clock
2520 MHz

Features

Upscaling
FSR 3.1
Frame generation
frame generation
Ray tracing
Supported
RGB lighting
No

Warranty & release

Release year
2023

Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.

Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-11–2026-10-17

What to check in your build

Power supply Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Power connector Unknown

Varies by version

Select a board to confirm its connector and cable-clearance needs.

Case clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Side-panel & cable clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Slot space Unknown

Varies by version

Slot occupancy depends on the board cooler and thickness.

Select an exact version above for physical dimensions and connector details.

Compare all 2 board variants
VariantLengthSlot thicknessPower connectorRecommended PSU
ASUS TUF RX 7800 XT GAMING OC320 mm32x 8-pin600 W
Sapphire NITRO+ RX 7800 XT320 mm32x 8-pin600 W

Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.

Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.

Summary

Computed conclusion

RX 7800 XT offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #18 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is raster index 1024. RX 9060 XT 16GB currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.

FAQ

Do all RX 7800 XT boards have the same physical design?

No. Dimensions, slot thickness, cooling, power connectors and display outputs belong to the exact board. Use the Exact version selector before checking case or PSU fit.

How much case clearance should I allow for the RX 7800 XT?

Tracked boards range from 320 to 320 mm in length. Select the exact board, then also allow for front radiators or fans, card height, slot thickness and power-cable bend; length alone does not guarantee fit.

Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?

Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.

Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?

Amazon is shown as a discovery link when we do not have a permitted verified price snapshot. It is excluded from price comparisons, rankings and Relative Value until a compliant tracked price exists.

Useful links & sources

offer frame 2026-10-11–2026-10-17 · formula gpu-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-17 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.