GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4090vsRadeon RX 7800 XT

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the absolute top-tier card for pro creators and enthusiasts who want the fastest possible performance, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT targets high-refresh 1440p gamers looking for strong value.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
24 GB · 450W
VS
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
16 GB · 263W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4090

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

92score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
24 GB
TDP
450W
CUDA Cores
16,384
Boost Clock
2520 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 7800 XT

RDNA 3.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2023

59score
4.5/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
263W
Shaders
3,840
Boost Clock
2430 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 4090Winner
92
RX 7800 XT
59
RTX 4090 leads by 55.9% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2RTX 509094
#3RTX 409092
#4RTX 508086
#27RTX 308060
#28RX 7800 XT59
#29RX 9070 GRE58
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 4090RX 7800 XT
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM24 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Bandwidth1010 GB/s624.1 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores16,3843,840
TMUs512240
ROPs17696
Boost Clock2520 MHz2430 MHz
FP3282.58 TF37.32 TF
Power
TDP450263
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4090 wins overall for its much faster performance and larger memory capacity.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the Radeon RX 7800 XT is the smarter pick, offering solid performance at a lower cost.

When the other wins

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the right choice if you play at high settings and want to save money while still getting smooth frame rates.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4090 better than the RX 7800 XT?

Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 59 out of 100), so it leads the RX 7800 XT in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RX 7800 XT?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 56% faster than the RX 7800 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 or the RX 7800 XT?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RX 7800 XT is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.