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RX 7900 XT — ASUS TUF RX 7900 XT GAMING OC

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AMD · GPU · RX 7000

RX 7900 XT

The current RX 7900 XT price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.

Works well for: 1080p Gaming, 1440p Gaming, 4K / VR

Trade-offs: Current price sits $107 above the strong-value threshold (~$920)

Cheapest tracked offer (new)
at Newegg

4 tracked offers · 1 retailers · checked 2026-10-16

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74
Relative value · Balanced Top 25% in this scenario
#14 of 52 in stock ranked in this scenario
S
1080p Gamingbest grade of 9 scenarios
VRAM
20 GB
Memory bandwidth
800 GB/s
Board power
300 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 74

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

Market confidence: Medium

At $1027 the RX 7900 XT is priced 6% below its $1094 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.

Representative price$1,094
Lowest verified$1,027
Market spread$1,027–$1,300
Offers / retailers4 / 1

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

Prices & availability

RX 7900 XT: current price and offers

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

4 tracked offers · 1 retailers

VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
ASUS TUF RX 7900 XT GAMING OCNeweggNew$1,027742026-10-11View offer →
GIGABYTE RX 7900 XT GAMING OCNeweggNew$1,089712026-10-16View offer →
Sapphire PULSE RX 7900 XTNeweggNew$1,099702026-10-16View offer →
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GBNeweggNew$1,300622026-10-16View offer →
RX 7900 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.

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.

#11 of 51 graded graphics cards

  1. #8 AMDRX 9070 XT 60
  2. #9 AMDRadeon AI Pro R9700 60
  3. #10 NVIDIARTX 5070 Ti 59
  4. #11 AMDRX 7900 XT 57
  5. #12 NVIDIARTX 4070 Ti Super 57
  6. #13 NVIDIARTX 3090 Ti 54
  7. #14 NVIDIARTX 5070 51

Value Balanced

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

#14 of 52 currently priced graphics cards

  1. #11 IntelArc A580 77
  2. #12 NVIDIARTX 5060 76
  3. #13 NVIDIARTX 5070 Ti 76
  4. #14 AMDRX 7900 XT 74
  5. #15 AMDRX 7800 XT 71
  6. #16 NVIDIARTX 5080 71
  7. #17 NVIDIARTX 4070 69

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 Value74Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT 100 +5% capability · -22% price
🎮1080p GamingRaster performance · 1080pGradeS Value57Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT S 84 +5% capability · -22% price
🕹1440p GamingRaster performance · 1440pGradeS Value69Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT S 100 +5% capability · -22% price
🚀4K / VRRaster performance · 4K / VRGradeA Value61Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT A 84 +5% capability · -22% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 1080pRay tracing capability · 1080pGradeA Value56Higher capability RTX 5070 Ti S 76 +47% capability · +15% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT A 100 +26% capability · -22% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 1440pRay tracing capability · 1440pGradeC Value56Higher capability RTX 5070 Ti A 76 +52% capability · +15% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT B 100 +28% capability · -22% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 4KRay tracing capability · 4KGradeD Value48Higher capability RTX 5070 Ti C 65 +59% capability · +15% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT C 77 +30% capability · -22% price
🤖AI / Local LLMAI compute · memory and ecosystem fitGradeB Value13Higher capability RTX 5070 Ti A 42 +241% capability · +15% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT B 27 ⚠ not a drop-in swap +89% capability · -22% price
🎨3D Rendering3D rendering · creator workloadsGradeC Value17Higher capability RTX 5070 Ti A 58 +113% capability · +15% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT C 41 ⚠ not a drop-in swap -7% capability · -22% price
🖥Light Use & EfficiencyEfficiency · lighter workloadsGradeC Value12Higher capability RTX 3050 6GB S 97 +128% capability · -70% priceHigher Value with current priorities Arc A380 S 100 +125% capability · -84% 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: ~$920$920 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-10–2026-10-16 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 $107 above the strong-value threshold (~$920)cheapest tracked $1027 against a $920 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
  • Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelRX 9070 XT holds Relative Value 100 against its 74 with Balanced priorities, at $800
  • Ray Tracing @ 2K (1440p) is what you actually need it forit grades only C 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 7900 XT

Chosen for Balanced

Similar option · higher capability AMDRX 9070 XT
Price$800
Relative Value100
Capability+5%
Price difference-22%
Similar option · higher capability

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

Judge the change in the active scenario, then make the cash gap explicit.

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Current productRX 7900 XT

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 31
GPU variant
Navi 31 XT (215-145000156)
Process node
5 nm
Transistors
57,700 million
Shading units
5376

Memory

Capacity
20 GB
Type
GDDR6
Bus width
320 bit
Effective speed
20 Gbps
Bandwidth
800 GB/s

Power / Interface

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

Physical / Outputs

Length
Varies by version313–353 mm across tracked variants
Height
Varies by version134–158 mm across tracked variants
Width
Varies by version
Slot thickness
Varies by version2–4 across tracked variants
Fans
Varies by version2–3 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
336
ROPs
192
Ray tracing cores
84
Tensor cores
0
Base clock
1687 MHz
Boost clock
2499 MHz

Features

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

Warranty & release

Release year
2022

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

Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-10–2026-10-16

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 4 board variants
VariantLengthSlot thicknessPower connectorRecommended PSU
ASUS TUF RX 7900 XT GAMING OC353 mm43x 8-pin700 W
GIGABYTE RX 7900 XT GAMING OC331 mm22x 8-pin700 W
Sapphire PULSE RX 7900 XT313 mm32x 8-pin700 W
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GBUnknownUnknown2x 8-pin700 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 7900 XT offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #11 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is raster index 1350. The main limitation appears when Ray Tracing @ 2K (1440p) becomes the priority, where it grades C.

FAQ

Do all RX 7900 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 7900 XT?

Tracked boards range from 313 to 353 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.

Do all RX 7900 XT boards use the same power connector?

No. Tracked versions use 3x 8-pin or 2x 8-pin. The connector shown in Specifications & compatibility changes with the exact board selection.

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.

Useful links & sources

offer frame 2026-10-10–2026-10-16 · formula gpu-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-16 · 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.