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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE reference graphics card
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Expert rating7.5 / 10

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GPU Brand:
AMD
Series:
Radeon RX 7000
Tier:
Upper Mid-Range
Board Partner:
Reference
VRAM:
16 GB
Memory Type:
GDDR6
Boost Clock:
2245 MHz
TDP:
260 W
Power Connector:
2x 8-pin

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: 2026-09-12

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE Review

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a upper mid-range AMD graphics card built on the RDNA 3 (Navi 31) architecture, with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, a 2245MHz boost clock, and a 260W TDP. It is a cut-down Navi 31 card originally sold mainly in pre-builts and China before going wide, offering 16GB at a mid-range price.

If you're shopping for a upper mid-range card, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE lines up against NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 Super in this catalog. Expect a card around 267mm long needing a 2.5-slot opening in your case, with stream processors count of 5120 feeding its rendering pipeline. Launch MSRP was $549, though street pricing has moved since.

Performance and Architecture

Built on AMD's RDNA 3 (Navi 31) architecture, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE pairs 5120 stream processors with 16GB of GDDR6 memory on what AMD rates as a 2245MHz boost clock. That combination places it in the upper mid-range tier, where it's tuned for a specific resolution and refresh-rate target rather than being a universal do-everything card.

Power, Size, and Compatibility

At a 260W TDP, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE needs a power supply with enough headroom on the 12V rail plus whatever PCIe power connectors this variant uses. Physically it runs about 267mm long and occupies a 2.5-slot opening, so measure your case's GPU clearance and front intake fans before buying, especially in compact builds.

Comparison to Alternatives

The closest rival to the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE in this catalog is NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 Super, which competes at a similar price and resolution target. Shoppers who need more VRAM headroom or lower power draw than the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers should cross-shop that card before deciding, since the two trade blows depending on the game engine and whether ray tracing or upscaling is in use.

Specifications

Platform

GPU BrandAMD
Board PartnerReference

Identity and type

Product TypeDesktop Add-In Card
SeriesRadeon RX 7000
TierUpper Mid-Range

Performance

VRAM16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6
Boost Clock2245 MHz
Ray Tracing SupportYes

Physical & Power

TDP260 W

Silicon

ArchitectureRDNA 3
Shader Units5120
Compute Blocks80

Ray tracing and AI

RT Cores80
AI Accelerators160

Clocks

Game Clock1880 MHz

Memory

Memory Bus Width256 bit
Memory Bandwidth576 GB/s
Cache Size64 MB

Power

Power Connector2x 8-pin

Display and media

DisplayPort VersionDP 2.1
HDMI VersionHDMI 2.1

Market and workstation

MSRP549 USD
Launch Date2023-07-27
Source URLhttps://www.amd.com/en/products/graphics/desktops/radeon/7000-series/amd-radeon-rx-7900-gre.html

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.5 / 10

A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.

Best for

  • Gamers targeting the resolution this upper mid-range tier is built for
  • Builders who want 16GB of VRAM without moving up a tier
  • Anyone upgrading from an older AMD or rival card at a similar price point

Not for

  • Buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first
  • 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End
  • SFF builders who haven't confirmed this card's length and slot width fit their case

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Tier Upper Mid-Range, Board Partner AMD Reference, VRAM (GB) 16GB GDDR6, Memory Type GDDR6.

Who is the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE best suited to?

It suits gamers targeting the resolution this upper mid-range tier is built for, builders who want 16gb of vram without moving up a tier, anyone upgrading from an older amd or rival card at a similar price point.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

It is a poor fit for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first, 4k/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below high-end, sff builders who haven't confirmed this card's length and slot width fit their case.

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