XFX Speedster MERC310 AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX Black Gaming Graphics Card with 24GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 3 RX-79XMERCB9

Yes, It's a 8GB card, so there are some limitations. Knowing this, the cars performs just as expected: powerful at 1080p, just as many video reviews shows online. As to this reference, the built quality is great, runs cool even at high ambient temperature where I live. Always under 70°C at 30ish °C ambient. XFX has done a pretty good job whit this card. Finally, I wish we live in a world where this tier of cards still costs $200 but here we are. The card is the best performer at this price range, so it's definitely recommended at a tight budget.

So, I am an avid VR player. I love playing VRchat with friends, going to events with 60+ people there, and to say it's GPU intensive is an understatement. My NVIDIA 3060 Ti could not keep up, not with it's 8GB of VRAM, and the only option was either accept hindered visuals and not being able to see everyone's avatar at once...or upgrade. I chose upgrade. It was Black Friday, so all the sales were going on. The question was "Do I wait for the 5000 series by NVIDIA, buy a 4070 Ti Super which is being scalped right now, or do I decide to buy from AMD and take a leap of faith?" I chose to take the leap. AMD has a rough reputation with GPU's, driver issues galore, and they used to be very fickle about working properly. But in the day and age where to get 4080~4090 performance, you need to shell out $1,500 or more, right when a new chipset is also around the corner, there's a reason to look at the competition rather than the "name brand". AMD is not the off-brand parts component supplier it used to be, it is a fighting force, and it has product that rivals NVIDIA at lower prices. The Radeon 7900XTX with 24GB of GDDR6 VRAM absolutely blew my expectations. I need to preface, I did have issues initially. My build is older. I'll give a spec sheet at the end of this, but long story short, I can't overclock my GPU without Blue screening. That's more likely due to my system specs than anything else. But that first night, despite PC crashes, I was capable of loading all 80 players with very poor optimization that VRchat has, while also using Full Body Tracking which also taxes GPU's, and it still had more fight in it. My 3060Ti would have been incapable of even running at 10 FPS, where it was running smoothly at 27~35 FPS with everything I could possibly throw at it to hinder my FPS, and just going to any room with less people instantly got me right back up to 45+ FPS. While it may not seem impressive, with my build, it shows this is putting in incredible work. It never even was using more than 60% of the GPU's utilization, which is either due to my build bottlenecking it, or the game itself. The incredible part of this GPU is that with that much VRAM, you can throw so much at games graphically, that you almost don't even need to worry about it. Almost no games currently run you so close to the limit of your VRAM capacity, unlike with the 3060Ti with only 8GB's of VRAM, where it was a constant limiting factor. Still functional, still can handle VR even, but with hinderances. I feel unhindered with this GPU, and with the black friday sale getting it down to $799.99? It was a steal. Expensive, most expensive computer component I've ever spent, but it was worth every penny. I will go ahead and say, if you have been running small(er) graphics cards like the 3060, you may find you cant fit this GPU in your case. You should double check it can fit before you put it in. Even with my current case I bought, it has enough room, but it's a closer fit. It's big. It's monstrous what it can do. I'm limited by everything else, and I think when I upgrade more, I'll see just how much it's capable of. If you can't or don't want to afford an NVIDIA GPU equivalent between a 4080 and 4090, this is a great card to get. Powerful, enough VRAM that games will take time to catch up with this much VRAM being normal in most computers for years, and I see no reason this GPU won't last me another 3 years easily if not longer. If it's on a substantial sale, or in a year or two you can buy one second hand working well, it's a great option. Even for VR. Drivers aren't bad, they aren't NVIDIA, but they are still responsive about getting them out. AMD is truly a competitor and worth looking into even their GPU's, which for years couldn't be trusted. If anything, while they have that reputation, you should capitalize on the bargain if Intel's new budget offering isn't to your liking. Spec Sheet: MSI Tomahawk B350 AMD Ryzen 7 5800X AMD Radeon 7900XTX EVGA GQ Gold 1000 Watt PSU 32GB DDR4 RAM (Sorry I don't remember specifics on the RAM sticks.) It performs well despite an older CPU and even older Motherboard, and seen 2 different upgrades. Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA 2070 Super to the Ryzen 7 5800X and 3060 Ti, to my current. It performs well for all VR tasks, with nearly if any issues. I run nearly every game on highest settings at 1440p, and desktop games run at stable 60+ FPS, usually higher almost always. It's a fantastic setup that really, I expect can coast me by for a good few years, I may invest more in the motherboard and CPU, go up to DDR5, but really, I'm not hindered by much with my system for my applications I play. This GPU has made a substantial difference, the previous was good, this is another ballpark. This was and is the first PC component I bought and felt excited to see installed, and am still so enthralled with it. I have some deep pride for my AMD 7900XTX.

I’ve been running the XFX Mercury RX 9070 XT OC Gaming Edition in my new Ryzen 9 9800X3D build for two months now. The card runs flawlessly on factory settings (no manual overclocking), delivering stable, high-end performance across modern titles. Thermals are excellent. Idle temps stay under 40°C, and even in Cyberpunk 2077 (Ultra settings, FSR 3 enabled), it stays around 60°C. The triple-fan cooler and massive heatsink from XFX do serious work here—quiet, efficient, and cool under pressure. The ARGB is clean, syncs easily, and doesn’t require any bloated software. Build quality is solid—this is a beefy card with real thermal headroom and a sturdy feel. It fits well into a high-performance build and doesn’t feel like it’s cutting corners. That said, the price is a real drawback. The MSRP for a standard RX 9070 XT is $599.99, but this OC version comes in at $899.99. That’s a $300 markup for a factory OC, bigger cooler, and RGB. On top of that, I bought through a third-party seller and paid an extra $60 shipping due to demand. While performance is roughly on par with the 5070 Ti, the value just doesn’t hold up at that price point. For contrast, I also picked up an RX 9060 XT (3-fan version) for my 2018 Intel system, upgrading from a GTX 1080. That only cost me $50 over its $349.99 MSRP—and honestly, it felt like a far better value for mid-tier 1440p gaming. Cool, quiet, and perfectly matched for that older rig. And yeah, I now regret skipping the RX 7900 XTX. Back in 2024, it dropped to $799—$200 below its official $999 MSRP. Now, in 2025, it’s floating around $1,200 due to limited supply and rising demand. For what I paid for this 9070 XT OC, I could’ve had a 7900 XTX with better raw performance and more VRAM—and still come out ahead. Sure, I’d be giving up FSR 4 support—but let’s be honest, most current games still run on FSR 3, so I’m probably not missing much. The real loss is just timing. Could’ve had flagship-tier raster performance for less money. That one hurts. At this point, I’m planning to hold out for the 9080 XT/X or 9090 XT/X, once RDNA 5 has matured and pricing normalizes. Maybe around 2027, when the dust settles and the early-adopter tax fades, I’ll make the next big jump. Bottom line: The XFX 9070 XT OC is a strong GPU—cool, stable, and well-built—but its $899.99 price tag drags it down. It pairs well with high-end CPUs like the 9800X3D and delivers smooth gaming out of the box, but performance-per-dollar just doesn’t stack up. If you can wait or catch a better deal, do it. I wish I had. That said, in the context of today’s market, it’s not the worst deal. We’ve seen this trend grow since the “RTX tax” hit with the 2080 Ti—what used to be a $500 premium card in 2012 now easily breaks $1,000. If you're eyeing a 5080 or 5090? You’re looking at $2,000 to $3,000 easily. Against that backdrop, the 9070 XT OC’s $899 doesn’t look quite as insane—just mildly painful instead of laughably brutal.

I've always preferred AMD CPU builds along with an Nvidia card and MSI board. After 5 systems with Nvidia, I took the bait and switch over to an AMD card. It took a day to wrap my head around the Adrenaline Software and MSI Bios pairing, and I have to say< I'm extremely pleased with the build and this card. Along with a 9700x, MSI B850M -a PZ board, and 32Gb DDR5, this card slaps! The in-game quality is solid, the 16Gb is perfect, and the overall performance can only get better with overclocking. Stock, this scored a 98.7 in 3Dmark's Steel Nomad stress test. highly recommend. The fact I ordered this at 9pm and received it next day early PM is also a win.

The general performance of this card has been great, as expected from AMD's most expensive gpu. However, there was some driver crashing issues specifically with Destiny 2 for the first couple weeks of use, but it somehow has stopped happening over time without updating drivers or anything. Those crashes were really concerning for a brand new card and had me panicking due to some bad things I've heard about AMD drivers, but I do not regret switching from Nvidia now that it's sorted itself out. If you don't care for ray tracing and frame gen (not worth imo), this will deliver an outstanding experience. I enjoy many games at 1440p, 240fps on max graphics. Installation with the included "z-bar" support is pretty straightforward, but the support will require two additional gpu mounting screw holes on your pc case, leaving a sizeable gap under the card in rear wall of the pc case. With the support, the gpu sag is pretty mild, which is impressive since the card itself is gigantic (make sure your pc case is big enough). Noise level is generally pretty quiet. However, very high loads will induce a decent amount of whine. Not a problem if you game with headphones, but otherwise could be annoying.

I've had this for a month now and here's a little review. For my new PC Intel i5 13 gen build (only built it because of an ASUS motherboard and rtx2060s failure at the same time!), it came down to this or the Nvidia 4080. I went with the AMD 7900xtx. Why? 1. It's currently cheaper (it ain't cheap, but cheaper if you know what I mean). 2. The UI and drivers are better (with my rtx2060s, the Nvidia control panel kept disappearing in Windows 10, there's seems to be a conflict there between Microsoft and Nvidia.) 3. I don't care about ray tracing. 4. The way I run my system, with "Radeon Chill" enabled and limited to 60fps the power consumption is much lower than 350w and I can't tell any difference when my Samsung 75" Q85A TV is set to the smoothing "soap opera" effect compared to running it at actual 120fps (it will do about 130-150fps at ultra, FSR on quality and no Chill setting). The end result is a gaming system that runs RDR2 at 4k at about 60% usage and is cool and quiet. Power usage is about 200w with that game. The same goes with a 4k modded GTA5. I play these games A LOT so this matters to me. In the future, this system should scale up nicely to newer games with just more power usage over time as game engines get more complex. So I hope this helps someone. I have watched so many reviews on these video cards and only one Youtuber mentioned this setup. Sorry I can't remember your name as it wasn't the top 3 guys. It's hard to find practical information as most of those guys are always compared FPS charts. Update 08/24/23 ============== I started playing Elden Ring and added some graphic enhancements to really push this card in 4k. The biggest impact was increasing the LOD to maximum and an HDR reshade. It looks incredible! But, after a month I started getting high hot spot temps around 105c and a delta of 30. The fan was getting real loud. This is a big change from when I first got the card. Is this because of thermal paste pump out? I disassembled the card and found this to be true. I saw 1/4 of the GPU was bare with a lot of paste around the edges. This needed to be fixed. PTM7950 to the rescue! I ordered some on Amazon and installed it. Problem solved. With the card being pushed to the max, I haven't seen a hot spot over 90c with a max delta of 15. Most of the time it runs much cooler. Now the card is back to like it was when it was new and I was able to avoid an RMA. I read in the XFX warranty that doing this repaste does not void the warranty. Pretty disappointed that I needed to do this at all, but with the new repaste with PTM7950, I expect to stay fixed. Why isn't this stuff used in the factory? Too hard to install? Too expensive? Whatever.

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a flagship graphics card from AMD's Radeon lineup, designed to compete with the top-tier offerings from NVIDIA. It is built on the RDNA 3 architecture, promising significant performance improvements, power efficiency, and advanced features. This review covers the key aspects of the RX 7900 XTX, including its performance, features, and overall value. Performance The RX 7900 XTX delivers outstanding performance across a variety of gaming scenarios. Powered by 96 compute units and 24 GB of GDDR6 memory, it handles 4K gaming with ease, providing smooth frame rates even in the most demanding titles. Benchmark tests show that the RX 7900 XTX consistently competes with NVIDIA's RTX 4090, offering a compelling alternative for high-end gamers. Ray Tracing and DLSS One of the significant advancements in the RX 7900 XTX is its improved ray tracing capabilities. While AMD has traditionally lagged behind NVIDIA in this area, the RX 7900 XTX closes the gap significantly. Games that support ray tracing see substantial improvements in visual fidelity, although NVIDIA's DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) still offers a slight edge in terms of performance boosts. AMD's FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) 2.0, however, is a strong competitor, providing impressive upscaling quality and performance enhancements. Power Efficiency and Thermals The RDNA 3 architecture is more power-efficient compared to its predecessors. The RX 7900 XTX has a TDP (thermal design power) of 350 watts, which is reasonable given its performance. In real-world usage, the card runs cooler and quieter than many competing high-end GPUs, thanks to its advanced cooling solutions. Custom cooling options from various manufacturers further enhance thermal performance and noise levels. Features The RX 7900 XTX comes with several noteworthy features: Infinity Cache: Improves bandwidth efficiency, reducing latency and boosting overall performance. Ray Accelerators: Enhance ray tracing performance, providing more realistic lighting and shadows in supported games. DisplayPort 2.1: Offers support for higher resolutions and refresh rates, future-proofing the card for upcoming display technologies. PCIe 5.0 Support: Ensures compatibility with the latest motherboards and peripherals, offering greater bandwidth for data transfer. Pricing and Value The RX 7900 XTX is priced competitively, offering excellent value for the performance it delivers. It provides a strong alternative to NVIDIA's high-end offerings, often at a lower price point. For gamers looking to build a high-performance system without breaking the bank, the RX 7900 XTX represents an attractive option. Conclusion The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a formidable graphics card that reaffirms AMD's position in the high-end GPU market. With its exceptional performance, improved ray tracing capabilities, and competitive pricing, it offers a compelling choice for gamers and enthusiasts alike. Whether you are looking to experience the latest AAA titles in 4K or prepare your system for future gaming advancements, the RX 7900 XTX is a worthy contender. Pros Outstanding 4K gaming performance Improved ray tracing capabilities Competitive pricing Advanced features like Infinity Cache and DisplayPort 2.1 Cons Still slightly behind NVIDIA in ray tracing performance and DLSS support Final Verdict The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a top-tier graphics card that combines excellent performance, advanced features, and great value. It is a strong competitor in the high-end GPU market and a fantastic choice for gamers seeking high performance without paying a ridiculous price tag.

The XFX Raiden RX 7900 XT has been nothing short of excellent. Framerates were amazing out of the box and continue to be amazing—smooth, stable, and reliable across everything I throw at it. Playability is top-tier. No stutters, no weird behavior, no driver headaches. I haven’t had a single problem so far. Setup and daily use are straightforward and hassle-free. It just works. The functionality is outstanding, and honestly, I prefer it over RTX cards. Performance per dollar is strong, the software experience is clean, and the overall card quality feels premium and well-built. Graphics quality is excellent. While ray tracing isn’t its strongest area (which is expected), it’s still very good and more than usable. In real-world gaming, raw performance and consistency matter more—and this card delivers. If you want high-end performance, smooth gameplay, and zero drama, I highly recommend the XFX Raiden RX 7900 XT. It’s a powerhouse and has exceeded my expectations.