GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RX 9070 XT 16GB recorded 469 FPS against 440 FPS for RX 7900 XT 20GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
RX 7900 XT 20GB
440Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 81.7 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 20GB
- Released
- December 2022
- GPUsed cards tested
- 18
RX 9070 XT 16GB
469Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 83.5 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 16GB
- Released
- March 2025
- GPUsed cards tested
- 15
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What does this comparison mean?
The RX 9070 XT has a modest recorded lead over the RX 7900 XT, but memory falls from 20GB to 16GB. A newer Radeon generation does not make every specification an upgrade. If you already own the 7900 XT, compare that limited measured gain with the loss of capacity and the cost of changing cards.
RX 7900 XT 20GB has 20GB and RX 9070 XT 16GB has 16GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
RX 7900 XT 20GB
The RX 7900 XT is a 20GB GDDR6 RDNA 3 card, released in December 2022. The separate XTX model has 24GB.
RX 9070 XT 16GB
The RX 9070 XT combines RDNA 4 and 16GB of GDDR6. AMD documented partner availability from March 2025.
Release and feature sources: RX 7900 XT 20GB source · RX 9070 XT 16GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.