RX 7900 XTX Specs, Gaming FPS, Best CPU and PSU

Quick answer

The RX 7900 XTX is a S-tier graphics card in our GPU tier list (gaming score 85, RTX 4090 = 100), built for 4K gaming. With a fast CPU it averages about 202 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p and 89 FPS at 4K in a typical AAA game at high settings. 24GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. Its maker recommends a 800W power supply.

RX 7900 XTX Specs

RX 7900 XTX specifications
SpecRX 7900 XTX
MakerAMD
ArchitectureRDNA 3
VRAM24GB GDDR6
Memory bus384-bit
Boost clock2500 MHz
Compute Units96
Board power355W
Maker’s recommended PSU800W
Upscaling / frame generationFSR 3 upscaling and frame generation, plus AFMF in the driver
Released2022
ComputingSkill gaming score85 (S tier)

Specs: RX 7900 XTX official page. Scores are ComputingSkill’s gaming index, positioned from publicly reported review averages, not our own benchmarks (methodology).

RX 7900 XTX Gaming Performance (Estimated FPS)

Average FPS from the FPS Calculator’s formula for a typical AAA game, paired with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D so the card is the limit wherever it can be. Figures marked * are held back by the CPU instead. Ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation are not included; they are estimates, not benchmarks.

RX 7900 XTX estimated average FPS
Settings1080p1440p4K
Low202*202*152
Medium202*188116
High202*14589
Ultra17011671
Esports titles, high565*434268

In the GPU tier list the RX 7900 XTX sits in S tier: fastest cards: 4K at high settings with room to spare. In games that support it, FSR 3 upscaling and frame generation, plus AFMF in the driver can raise these frame rates, at some cost in image quality or input latency. How upscaling and frame generation work.

Is 24GB of VRAM Enough on the RX 7900 XTX?

24GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. The rule is the GPU VRAM Calculator’s minimum for each resolution and texture level (1080p: 6GB at high, 8GB at ultra; 1440p: 8GB / 10GB; 4K: 12GB / 14GB). Short on VRAM, a game stutters or swaps textures rather than simply losing frames.

Best CPU for the RX 7900 XTX

At 1080p, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the most modest current CPU that runs the RX 7900 XTX without a noticeable CPU bottleneck (under 15% in our engine, typical AAA game at high settings). At 1440p the card does more of the work, so the Core i5-13400F is already enough. A faster CPU still helps in esports and CPU-heavy games, where the CPU sets the frame rate far more often.

RX 7900 XTX with popular CPUs (typical AAA game, high settings)
CPU1080p1440p4KPair page
Core i3-12100FCPU ~52%CPU ~29%GPU-limited—
Ryzen 5 5600CPU ~48%CPU ~24%GPU-limited—
Core i5-12400FCPU ~45%CPU ~19%GPU-limited—
Ryzen 5 7600CPU ~33%BalancedGPU-limited—
Core i5-14600KCPU ~28%GPU-limitedGPU-limited—
Core i9-13900KCPU ~22%GPU-limitedGPU-limitedFull pairing
Ryzen 7 7800X3DCPU ~13%GPU-limitedGPU-limited—
Ryzen 7 9800X3DBalancedGPU-limitedGPU-limited—

“GPU-limited” is normal and means the card is the part working hardest. A CPU % is how much of the card goes unused. Check any other pair in the PC Bottleneck Calculator.

What PSU Does the RX 7900 XTX Need?

The RX 7900 XTX’s maker recommends a 800W power supply, and the card itself draws up to about 355W. With a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the PSU Calculator estimates a full-load draw of about 598W for the whole PC and recommends a 800W unit (30% headroom, rounded up). A power-hungry CPU such as a Core i9 needs more, so check your exact parts.

Similar Graphics Cards

Cards close to this one in our ranking
Graphics cardScoreVRAMFPS 1440p highBoard powerReleased
RTX 409010024GB170450W2022
RTX 50808816GB150360W2025
RX 7900 XTX8524GB145355W2022
RTX 40808016GB136320W2022
RTX 5070 Ti7916GB134300W2025

Head-to-head comparisons: RTX 5080 vs RX 7900 XTX.

Try the RX 7900 XTX with your own CPU, resolution and settings in the FPS Calculator, or see which games it runs in Can I Run It.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the RX 7900 XTX good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. Its gaming score of 85 clears the 1440p line (50) our PC Upgrade Calculator uses, and it averages about 145 FPS at 1440p high in a typical AAA game with a fast CPU.

What CPU should I pair with the RX 7900 XTX?

For 1080p, at least a Ryzen 7 7800X3D to avoid a noticeable CPU bottleneck; at 1440p, a Core i5-13400F is enough. Faster CPUs help in esports and strategy games.

What power supply does the RX 7900 XTX need?

Its maker recommends 800W. With a Ryzen 7 7800X3D our PSU Calculator suggests 800W for the whole PC.

Is 24GB of VRAM enough on the RX 7900 XTX?

24GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, 1440p and 4K.