Verdict: The RTX 4090 outperforms the RX 7900 XT by 30%+ in ray tracing and DLSS scenarios according to RTINGS and Tom's Hardware data while offering 4GB more VRAM. The RX 7900 XT counters with lower power use and stronger non-RT 1440p results per Notebookcheck. This is a close call only if ray tracing is not required.
Winner: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT: 7.5/10
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090: 8.5/10
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 20GB GDDR6 | 24GB GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit | 384-bit |
| TGP | 300W | 450W |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 2520 MHz |
Our pick: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The RTX 5080 lacks released specs for direct comparison to the RX 7900 XT. The RX 7900 XT provides 20 GB GDDR6 memory and trails the RTX 4090 by roughly 30 percent in 4K rasterization benchmarks.
The GeForce RTX 5090 has not launched, so no verified specs or benchmarks exist against the RTX 4090. Real-world comparisons require release data.
The RTX 5090 has not launched so direct comparisons to the RX 7900 XTX lack benchmarks. The RX 7900 XTX provides 24GB GDDR6 memory and 96MB Infinity Cache.
The RX 7900 XTX uses 24 GB GDDR6 and leads the RTX 4070 Ti in rasterization benchmarks. The 4070 Ti at $799 MSRP draws less power and leads in ray tracing via DLSS 3.
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 20 GB GDDR6 memory and often matches the RTX 4080 in rasterization benchmarks. The RTX 4080 leads in ray tracing and DLSS while carrying a higher launch price.
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