VIDEO $900 LOL, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT Review & Benchmarks

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$900 LOL, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT Review & Benchmarks In the latest review from Hardware Unboxed, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is put under the microscope, and the initial impression isn't very encouraging. Priced at $900, it's positioned just $100 less than the higher-end RX 7900 XTX, but the reviewer argues it lacks compelling advantages, making it a tough sell.

Key Takeaways from the Review​

1. Naming Confusion: The review points out the problematic naming of AMD's graphics cards. With very similar names, it can easily confuse consumers. This issue is compounded by the model's performance not justifying its price tag.
2. Performance Overview: The 7900 XT is noted to come with less memory capacity and bandwidth compared to its XTX counterpart, resulting in roughly 17% lower performance at 4K resolution. This makes the cost per frame less appealing when compared to previous generation models.
3. Benchmarks Breakdown: Various games were tested:
   • Callisto Protocol: 11% slower than the XTX at 1440p.
   • Forza Horizon 5: Slightly underperformed due to driver issues but showed competitive results against the 6900 XT.
   • Cyberpunk 2077: Surprisingly strong performance without ray tracing but fell behind when ray tracing was enabled.
4. Power Consumption: The 7900 XT is said to consume slightly less power than the XTX, but this comes at the expense of performance. The review confirms that it lowered total system usage by about 9-12%, which isn’t sufficient to recommend it over the higher model.
5. Market Positioning: The reviewer suggests that the RX 7900 XT doesn't offer good value. It’s felt that customers would be better off spending a little extra for the XTX or looking at NVIDIA's offerings like the GeForce RTX 4080, especially considering ray tracing capabilities and DLSS support.
   

   Conclusion​

   Overall, the RX 7900 XT seems to struggle to justify its price point. The reviewer recommends that for only $100 more, the XTX offers far superior value. In the context of an already competitive graphics card market, the XT version appears misplaced, with future price drops anticipated as it faces stiff competition. What do you all think? Are any of you considering upgrading to the RX 7900 XT, or have you already opted for a different model? Share your thoughts and experiences!