Radeon RX 9070 GRE
VS
Radeon RX 7600

Radeon RX 9070 GRE vs Radeon RX 7600

AMD

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025Core: 1420 MHzBoost: 2790 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 7600

2023Core: 1720 MHzBoost: 2655 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
109%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
105%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
104%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
104%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
103%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
103%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
102%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
101%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
100%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
100%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
99%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
99%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
97%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
97%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
97%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
96%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
95%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
94%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
93%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
93%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
91%
#22
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
MSRP: $169|Avg: $179
91%
#23
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
MSRP: $249|Avg: $209
90%
#24
Radeon RX 6600 LE
MSRP: $329|Avg: $160
90%
#25
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 47.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7600.

InsightRadeon RX 9070 GRERadeon RX 7600
Performance
Leading raw performance (+47.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-47.3%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm)
Ecosystem
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
Standard Size (280mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $575 for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, it costs 57% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 56.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 9070 GRERadeon RX 7600
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+56.2%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($575)
More affordable ($250)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 9070 GRE and Radeon RX 7600

AMD

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

AMD

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 24,418 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 47.3%. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is built on RDNA 4.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 2790 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 96 Tensor cores.

FeatureRadeon RX 9070 GRERadeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score
24,418+47%
16,581
Architecture
RDNA 4.0
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
4 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
3072+50%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
34.28 TFLOPS+58%
21.75 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2790 MHz+5%
2655 MHz
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
192+50%
128
L2 Cache
8 MB+300%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
48+50%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon RX 9070 GRERadeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 9070 GRERadeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
432 GB/s+50%
288 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
8 MB+300%
2 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 9070 GRERadeon RX 7600
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

FeatureRadeon RX 9070 GRERadeon RX 7600
Encoder
VCN 4.0
VCN 4.0
Decoder
VCN 4.0
VCN 4.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 9070 GRERadeon RX 7600
TDP
220W
165W-25%
Recommended PSU
650W
550W-15%
Power Connector
2x 8-pin
8-pin
Length
280mm
240mm
Height
127mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
111.0+10%
100.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureRadeon RX 9070 GRERadeon RX 7600
MSRP
$575
$269-53%
Avg Price (30d)
$250
Codename
Navi 48
Navi 33
Release
May 8 2025
May 24 2023
Ranking
#44
#118