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NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 vs AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX: Comparison
NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 vs AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX tdp compared
On tdp the spread is 27%, NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 450 W against AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX 355 W, so AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX takes it. Blender Cycles (GPU) backs the spec sheet up. NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 scores 11,062 to 4,338 over 526 runs, 61% clear.
Who each one is for
Buy the NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 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. The same goes for 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 AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the one to take for 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. It is equally the pick 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, NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 or AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX?
The NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 asks 60% more, $1,599 against $999 for the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX.
Frequently asked questions
Do the NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 and AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX differ on card length?
Yes. Card Length reads 337 mm on the NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 versus 320 mm on the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX.
Is the Boost Clock the same on the NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 and AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX?
It is. Both are listed at 2565 MHz, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- NVIDIA
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- AMD
Series
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- GeForce RTX 40
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Radeon RX 7000
Board Partner
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- PNY
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Sapphire
VRAM
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 24 GB
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 24 GB
Tier
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- Flagship
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Flagship
Memory Type
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- GDDR6X
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 2565 MHz
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 2565 MHz
Ray Tracing Support
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- Yes
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Yes
TDP
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 450 W-27%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 355 WBest
Architecture
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- Ada Lovelace (AD102)
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- RDNA 3 (Navi 31)
Card Length
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 337 mm-5%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 320 mmBest
Slot Width
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 3.5-40%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 2.5Best
Shader Units
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 16384
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 6144
MSRP
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- $1,599
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- $999
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090
- 11,062Best
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 4,338-61%
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 NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 if you want the higher VRAM (24 GB vs 24 GB), the higher boost clock (2565 MHz vs 2565 MHz) and the higher blender cycles (GPU) (11,062 vs 4,338).
Choose AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX if you want the lower TDP (355 W vs 450 W), the lower card length (320 mm vs 337 mm) and the lower slot width (2.5 vs 3.5).
Price comparison
| Retailer | NVIDIA PNY XLR8 Verto OC GeForce RTX 4090 | AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $1,599.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $999.00 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
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.
AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid flagship pick if its price and 24GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.