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AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090: Comparison
AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 boost clock compared
These two are close on paper, and boost clock is the only measure that separates them at all: AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX 2615 MHz against NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 2565 MHz. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (GPU) the NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 returns 11,062 against 4,338 over 526 runs, a 61% lead.
Who each one is for
The AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the one to take for gamers targeting the resolution this flagship tier is built for, though it is not the pick for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It also earns its place with builders who want 24GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. Avoid it for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. The NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 suits gamers targeting the resolution this flagship tier is built for, though it is the wrong buy for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. The same goes for builders who want 24GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. It is not the one for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first.
Which is cheaper, AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX or NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090?
Cost splits them too. AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX sits at $999, NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 at $1,599, 60% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX and NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 differ on card length?
Yes. Card Length reads 353 mm on the AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX versus 337 mm on the NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX and NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- AMD
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- NVIDIA
Series
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Radeon RX 7000
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- GeForce RTX 40
Board Partner
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- ASUS
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- PNY
VRAM
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 24 GB
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 24 GB
Tier
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Flagship
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- Flagship
Memory Type
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- GDDR6
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- GDDR6X
Boost Clock
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 2615 MHzBest
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 2565 MHz-2%
Ray Tracing Support
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Yes
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- Yes
Architecture
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- RDNA 3
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- Ada Lovelace (AD102)
Card Length
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 353 mm-5%
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 337 mmBest
Shader Units
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 6144
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 16384
MSRP
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- $999
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- $1,599
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 4,338-61%
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 11,062Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene on the graphics card. Shows speed in Blender and similar 3D apps, not in games.
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX if you want the higher VRAM (24 GB vs 24 GB) and the higher boost clock (2615 MHz vs 2565 MHz).
Choose NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 if you want the lower card length (337 mm vs 353 mm) and the higher blender cycles (GPU) (11,062 vs 4,338).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX | NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $999.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $1,599.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AMD ASUS TUF Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid flagship pick if its price and 24GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid flagship pick if its price and 24GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.