Radeon RX 7900 XT vs GeForce RTX 4090 D

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.

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 XT

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

113%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

112%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

111%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

110%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

109%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

108%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

108%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

107%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

106%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

106%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

105%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

103%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

103%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

101%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

100%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

100%

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GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

89%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

86%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

84%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

83%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

83%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

80%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

74%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

73%

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

73%

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Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

72%

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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

70%

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GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

66%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

62%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% higher G3D Mark score and 20% more VRAM (24 GB vs 20 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7900 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (20 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (276mm)	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 7900 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $630 versus $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 61% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 139.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+139.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($630)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 7900 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4090 D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7900 XT and GeForce RTX 4090 D

Radeon RX 7900 XT

The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,725 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 28,996 versus the GeForce RTX 4090 D's 30,725 — the GeForce RTX 4090 D leads by 6%. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 4090 D uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 114 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 456.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce RTX 4090 D
G3D Mark Score	28,996	30,725+6%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5376	14592+171%
Compute (TFLOPS)	51.48 TFLOPS	73.54 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	2394 MHz	2520 MHz+5%
ROPs	192+9%	176
TMUs	336	456+36%
L1 Cache	3 MB	14.3 MB+377%
L2 Cache	6 MB	72 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	84	114+36%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7900 XT comes with 20 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — a 26% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 320-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce RTX 4090 D
VRAM Capacity	20 GB	24 GB+20%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	800 GB/s	1008 GB/s+26%
Bus Width	320-bit	384-bit+20%
L2 Cache	6 MB	72 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce RTX 4090 D
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D).

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Encoder	VCN 4.0	2x NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7900 XT draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 D's 425W — a 34.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 276mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 78°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce RTX 4090 D
TDP	300W-29%	425W
Recommended PSU	750W-12%	850W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	16-pin
Length	276mm	304mm
Height	110mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	70°C-10%	78°C
Perf/Watt	96.7+34%	72.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $630, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).