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AMD Radeon GPUs continue to be strong value-for-money contenders if you're primarily looking to game. Unlike Intel, the company has more mature software support. Ray tracing and upscaling performance are also significantly better. However, you won't have to pay the Nvidia tax that most 40 series cards ship with. This makes the RDNA 3 graphics processors a decent alternative for anyone looking to maximize the rasterization capabilities of their system.
This article lists the best AMD Radeon GPUs to consider in early 2025. Read on to find out which pixel pushers offer the most bang for the buck.
Note: This ranking is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions
Multiple AMD Radeon GPUs are available for competitive prices
5) AMD Radeon RX 7600 ($269)
The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is one of the best sub-$300 1080p and 1440p gaming GPUs today. It is designed to compete against the RTX 4060 8 GB. With a cheaper price tag and slightly improved gaming performance, the card offers a better value proposition. However, do note that you'll miss out on ray tracing and DLSS technologies.
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The RX 7600 is based on the Navi 33 graphics chip. Under the hood, you get 2,048 Shading Units with 32 RT cores. You also get 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with the card, which is limited to a 128-bit bus. This keeps the total bandwidth pretty limited. Moreover, the 165W power budget is significantly worse than the 115W TDP of the 4060.
Pros:
- Affordable option for budget-conscious gamers
- High clock speeds boost 1080p performance
- RDNA 3 architecture improves power efficiency
Cons:
- Limited to 8 GB VRAM
- Weak for 1440p and 4K gaming
- Modest ray tracing performance with only 32 cores
4) AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ($449)
The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a mid-range entry from Team Red. This card has been designed to take on the RTX 4060 Ti 8 and 16 GB variants. It has been carefully placed midway between the two, with significantly more rendering capabilities to eat away at the Nvidia offerings' market shares.
The AMD Radeon GPU initially launched for $449 but can be picked up for around $400 these days.
In terms of the underlying hardware, you get the same Navi 32 graphics chip as the 7800 XT. However, the card packs a cut-down variant with 3,456 Shading Units and 54 RT cores. In terms of VRAM, it offers 12 GB of GDDR6, which prepares it for the most demanding games in 2025.
Pros:
- Strong 1080p and 1440p gaming performance
- 12 GB VRAM prevents memory bottlenecks
- Efficient performance-per-watt compared to predecessors
Cons:
- Smaller memory interface at 192-bit
- Struggles with ray tracing in demanding games
- Competes closely with RX 7800 XT in price
3) AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ($519)
The RX 7800 XT is a well-positioned AMD Radeon GPU these days. It was introduced to compete against Nvidia cards like the 4070 and 4070 Super. With its initial $519, this pixel pusher is cheaper than both its competitors. These days, you can buy it for as low as $489.99, making it even cheaper than the 4060 Ti 16 GB.
The RX 7800 XT is powered by the Navi 32 graphics chip, which is only slightly slower than the flagship Navi 21. You get 3,840 Shading Units with this GPU, which is quite a step up. In terms of video memory, it packs 16 GB of GDDR6, which should be enough to last for at least two years.
Pros:
- Great 1440p gaming at ultra settings
- Competitive pricing for its performance tier
- 16 GB VRAM handles demanding textures
Cons:
- Lacks the punch for true 4K gaming
- Limited overclocking headroom
- Strong competition from NVIDIA’s mid-range GPUs
2) AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ($899)
Coming to more premium AMD Radeon GPUs, the RX 7900 XT is a capable choice for high-resolution gaming without compromises. It has been designed to compete against the RTX 4070 Ti and 4080, with extra features being the 20 GB VRAM and extra rasterization performance.
The card initially launched at $899, but it has been discounted sufficiently to remain competitive with Nvidia. These days, you can buy one for as little as $699.
The RX 7900 XT is powered by the flagship Navi 31 graphics chip, a step above what's inside the RX 7800 XT. However, the card doesn't max out the chip. With 5,376 Shading Units, 84 RT cores, and 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, the GPU is ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming. However, ray tracing and upscaling performance continue to lag behind Nvidia's alternative.
Pros:
- Excellent 4K and 1440p gaming performance
- 20 GB VRAM is ideal for content creators
- RDNA 3 delivers impressive efficiency improvements
Cons:
- Marginal gains over cheaper alternatives
- No DisplayPort 2.1 for future-proofing
- Still power-hungry at 315 W
1) AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ($999)
The RX 7900 XTX is currently the flagship offering from Team Red. This AMD Radeon GPU is designed to take on the RTX 4080 and 4090 GPUs, with a class-leading 4K performance at a competitive price of $999.
You will have to deal with the card's poorer ray tracing and upscaling capabilities. However, the RDNA 4 generation could have no flagship offering at all, which could make the 7900 XTX the most powerful AMD GPU for quite some time, earning it a spot on this list.
Coming to the on-paper specs, you get a whopping 24 GB of GDDR6 video memory with the 7900 XTX. The memory is based on a massive 384-bit bus, matching the spec of the RTX 4090. The card is also powered by the flagship Navi 31 graphics chip, like the 7900 XT. You get 6,144 Shading Units and 96 RT cores, which translates to uncompromised 4K gaming performance.
Pros:
- Exceptional 4K gaming performance with smooth frame rates
- 24 GB VRAM supports memory-intensive workloads
- Advanced ray tracing performance with 96 cores
Cons:
- High power consumption at 355 W TDP
- Large physical size requires spacious cases
- Premium pricing compared to other GPUs
These are some of the best AMD GPUs you can purchase in today's market. We have listed options from a variety of budgets. All of these cards are powerful enough for the latest video game releases. You can choose one based on how much you have to splurge.
