The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7800 XTvsAMD RX 9070

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7800 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the AMD RX 9070's launch MSRP to decide.
AMD RX 7800 XT
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070

Best for: 1440p gamers who can find a used unit near or below the $499 MSRP — at current above-MSRP new prices, the RX 9070 is the better buy.

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AMD RX 9070
Buy/Wait:Caution

Mid-cycle — next generation may be on the horizon

Best for: 1440p gamers who want 16GB VRAM and AMD's ecosystem at the most efficient power-to-performance ratio.

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AMD RX 7800 XTAMD RX 9070
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRX 7000RX 9000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP263W250W
UpscalingFSR3FSR4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$499$549
ReleasedSep 6, 2023Mar 6, 2025
Cycle length~550 days~820 days
Cycle adviceSupersededCaution
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
SuccessorRX 9070

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7800 XT

Used market value

New prices (~$799) are well above MSRP due to the memory shortage — used units around $475 are the only remaining value path.

16GB GDDR6

Same VRAM as its successor — no VRAM compromise.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.

AMD RX 9070

16GB at $549

Same VRAM as the 9070 XT for $50 less — excellent value.

250W TDP

More power-efficient than both the 9070 XT and RTX 5070.

FSR 4

Full access to AMD's ML-powered upscaling.