Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB vs Radeon RX 9070 16GB

Verdict: Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB scores about 5% higher than Radeon RX 9070 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)
65
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Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB   Radeon RX 9070 16GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB

  • 5% higher estimated gaming score
  • 4 GB more video memory (20 vs 16 GB)
  • 25% more memory bandwidth (800 vs 640 GB/s)
  • About ₹8,900 cheaper today

Why pick Radeon RX 9070 16GB

  • FSR 4 machine-learning upscaling
  • 95 W lower rated board power (220 W vs 315 W)

Specifications

Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GBRadeon RX 9070 16GB
ArchitectureRDNA 3RDNA 4
GPU chipNavi 31Navi 48
Stream processors5,3763,584
Ray accelerators8456
Video memory20 GB GDDR616 GB GDDR6
Memory bus320-bit256-bit
Memory bandwidth800 GB/s640 GB/s
Boost clock2.40 GHz2.52 GHz
Board power (rated)315 W220 W
PCIe interfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generationFSR 3 with Frame GenerationFSR 4 with Frame Generation
Released2022-12-132025-03-06
Price today (≈)₹1.26 L₹1.35 L

FAQ

Is Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB better than Radeon RX 9070 16GB?

Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB scores about 5% higher than Radeon RX 9070 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB or Radeon RX 9070 16GB?

Radeon RX 9070 16GB is rated at 220 W versus 315 W for Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB.

Which is better value, Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB or Radeon RX 9070 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 9070 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB and Radeon RX 9070 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB (20 GB GDDR6) and Radeon RX 9070 16GB (16 GB GDDR6) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.

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