Radeon RX 7900 GRE
GPU·High-End

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

AMD

G3D Mark

27,162

MSRP

$549

AVG Price

$540

July 27 2023
260 Watt
RDNA 3.0

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.

Overview

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,162 points. Launch price was $549.

Value Upgrade Path

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 GRE

#34
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112%
#35
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111%
#36
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111%
#37
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#39
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108%
#40
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108%
#41
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107%
#42
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MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
106%
#43
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106%
#44
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MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
104%
#45
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MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
104%
#46
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102%
#47
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102%
#48
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101%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
100%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
99%
#51
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MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
98%
#52
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98%
#53
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97%
#54
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MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
97%
#55
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MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
96%
#56
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95%
#57
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MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
94%
#58
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93%
#59
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MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
92%
#60
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MSRP: $899|Avg: $630
92%
#61
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82%
#62
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80%
#63
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79%
#64
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MSRP: $599|Avg: $700
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 7900 GRE specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE scores 27,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture (codename: Navi 31), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 5120 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 320 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 160 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 45.98 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2245 MHz from a base of 1287 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 GRE
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score27,162
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 3.0
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 31
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient5 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute5120
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling320
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending160
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2245 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1287 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance45.98 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second718.4 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count57,700 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#29
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 576 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 GRE
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures16 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM576 GB/s
L1 Cache2.5 MB
L2 Cache6 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 GRE
FSR Frame Generation✅ Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.2
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x USB-C, 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0, decoder: VCN 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 GRE
USB-C PortsNumber of USB-C display connectors1x
HDMI 2.1a PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1a display connectors1x
DisplayPort 2.1 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 2.1 display connectors2x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCN 4.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCN 4.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsAV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE draws 260 Watt under load (TDP) — a 750W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 276mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1242g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 42°C at idle, 60°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 GRE
TDPPower consumption under load260 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage750W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance276mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Weight1242g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle42°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load60°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $540 (MSRP: $549), the Radeon RX 7900 GRE delivers 50 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #29 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$549
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$540
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#29
Release DateJuly 27 2023
Release Year2023

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