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AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT — Gaming Performance, Specs & Best CPU Pairings

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT specifications, estimated gaming performance, VRAM, power draw and recommended CPU pairings.

Specifications

BrandAMD
FamilyRadeon RX
GenerationRDNA 3
PlatformDesktop
TypeDiscrete
ArchitectureRDNA 3 (Navi 32)
VRAM16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus256-bit
Base / Boost clock1295 MHz / 2430 MHz
Ray tracing supportmid
Upscaling supportFSR
TDP / TGP263 W
Recommended PSU700 W
Release date2023-09-06

Estimated gaming performance

Relative performance index across our catalog (higher is faster). This is an editorial estimate, not a measured benchmark.

70 / 100

Recommended resolution: 1440p.

CPUGameEstimated FPS (1080p, High)
Intel Core i5-12400FCyberpunk 207765 FPS
Intel Core i5-12400FFortnite165 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 7600Cyberpunk 207765 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 7600Fortnite165 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DCyberpunk 207765 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DFortnite165 FPS

Power consumption

Rated TDP/TGP: 263 W. Manufacturer-recommended PSU: 700 W. Use the calculator for a full-system estimate.

Pros & cons

  • Solid 1440p-class gaming performance
  • Generous 16GB VRAM — comfortable headroom for high-res textures and modding
  • Supports upscaling (FSR) for extra headroom at higher resolutions
  • No standout traits versus the rest of the catalog at this price/performance tier.

Frequently asked questions

It depends entirely on the game, resolution, settings and the CPU it's paired with — there is no single answer. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your exact combination, or see the sample results table for a few reference points.

Based on its relative performance index (70/100), we'd suggest 1440p as the most comfortable target for this GPU at High/Ultra settings.

Yes — its ray tracing support tier is rated 'mid' in our catalog, meaning a moderate to significant frame rate cost when RT is enabled, partly offset by upscaling if supported.

For a balanced build, CPUs like AMD Ryzen 5 7600, Intel Core i5-14400F tend to match this GPU's performance tier well — see the recommended CPUs panel for links.