AMD · December 2022

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a high-end consumer graphics card based on the RDNA 3 architecture, targeting gamers and content creators. It offers significant performance improvements over its predecessors, with enhanced ray tracing capabilities and support for high-resolution gaming. The RX 7900 XTX is designed to compete with NVIDIA's top-tier offerings, providing a compelling option for enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge graphics performance.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX — illustration of the card's form factor
VRAM
24 GB
FP32 TFLOPS
61.4 TFLOPs
CUDA Cores
6,144
TDP
355 W

Compute Performance

FP3261.4 TFLOPs
FP1661.4 TFLOPs
INT8123 TOPs
INT4246 TOPs

Architecture

MicroarchitectureRDNA
Transistors58 B
Compute Units96 CUs
CUDA Cores6144
Tensor CoresAI Accelerators: 192
RT CoresRay Accelerators: 96
Base Clock2300 MHz
Boost Clock2500 MHz

Memory & VRAM

Memory TypeGDDR6
Total Capacity24 GB
Bandwidth960 GB/s

Power & Efficiency

TDP355 W
PSU Required800
Connectors2x8-Pin

Physical Design

Form FactorComponent
Slot Width2.5

Software Ecosystem

Driver StabilityAdrenalin 26.6.4 (WHQL Recommended)

System Compatibility

CPU PairingAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
OS CompatWindows 11 - 64-Bit Edition , Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition , Ubuntu x86 64-Bit , Linux x86 64-Bit

Multi-GPU Scalability

Workload Readiness

Market Authority

Key Strengths

Excels in high-resolution gaming and content creation.

  • ·4K Gaming: Optimized for smooth performance at 4K resolutions.
  • ·Ray Tracing: Improved ray tracing performance over previous generations.
  • ·Content Creation: Strong performance in video editing and 3D rendering tasks.

Limitations

High power usage and potential availability issues.

  • ·Power Consumption: Higher power draw compared to some competitors.
  • ·Availability: Potential supply constraints at launch.
  • ·Ray Tracing: Ray tracing performance may lag behind NVIDIA's latest offerings.

Expert Insight

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX represents a powerful alternative for diversified workloads. When comparing cloud providers, consider not just the hourly rate, but also the interconnect bandwidth (InfiniBand/NVLink) and regional availability which can significantly impact total cost of ownership for large-scale training.

Glossary Terms

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