AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
The Radeon RX 7900 XT has 853% better performance than the GeForce GTX 760 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 7900 XT has 164% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 760 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $899. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 31) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RX 7900 XT has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,500 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 800 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 7900 XT includes 5,376 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,387 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,394 MHz. It usually operates at 2,025 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 192 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 168 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 84 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 7900 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 7900 XT has the 5th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 72.46% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 75,896 score and $899 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 84.42. This is the 31st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2013 with a MSRP of $249. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 760 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 760 includes 1,152 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 980 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,032 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 760 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 760 has the 208th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 7,962 score and $249 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 31.98. This is the 77th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2022 | Q2 2013 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $899 | $249 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The First Descendant | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 190 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 181 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 157 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 90 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 59 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 62.5 | +6% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 58.7 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 52.1 | -11% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 35.9 | -39% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 29.4 | -50% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 13.57 | -11% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 15.32 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 16.69 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 19.18 | +25% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 28.77 | +88% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 7900 XT has 853% better performance than the GeForce GTX 760 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is ranked 5th with a score of 75,896, and the GeForce GTX 760 is ranked 208th with a score of 7,962.
The Radeon RX 7900 XT has 164% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 760 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is ranked 31st with a performance per dollar of 84.42, and the GeForce GTX 760 is ranked 77th with a performance per dollar of 31.98.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 86,267 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83,322 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 75,896 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 75,612 | -0% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 8,415 | -89% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | -89% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | -90% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | -90% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | -92% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 86.25 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 86.18 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83.41 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | -2% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | -57% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -62% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 31.98 | -62% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -62% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | -65% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 25,874 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 24,042 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 259,707 (+546.84%) | 40,150 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 63,712 (+969.17%) | 5,959 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 225,446 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 51,605.5 (+546.28%) | 7,985 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 28,768 (+500.33%) | 4,792 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,189 (+123.08%) | 533 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 75.2 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 31 | GK104 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Kepler |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 57,700 million | 3,540 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 20 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 800 Gb/s | 192.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,500 MHz | 1,502 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 320 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 300 W | 170 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 5,376 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,152 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 84 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 6 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 336 | 96 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 192 | 32 |
| AI Accelerators | 168 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | 84 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,387 MHz | 980 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,394 MHz | 1,032 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 2,025 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 459.6 GPixel/s | 24.77 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 804.4 GTexel/s | 99.07 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 51.48 TFLOPS | 2.38 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.61 TFLOPS | 99.07 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.