Radeon RX 7800 XT power consumption and electricity cost
The Radeon RX 7800 XT has a rated board power of 263 W. In games it typically draws about 224 W (range 158–263 W) Estimate. Paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and played 3 hours a day, the whole PC costs about €15.75 a month in Germany.
| Rated board power | 263 W |
|---|---|
| Typical gaming draw | 224 W |
| Light to heavy gaming | 158–263 W |
| Idle (desktop) | about 16 W |
| Recommended PSU with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 650 W |
| Released | 2023 |
Gaming draw is estimated from the rated board power (60% / 85% / 100% for light, typical and heavy loads). Measured this card with a wall meter? Share it.
Monthly electricity cost by region
Whole PC: Radeon RX 7800 XT, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 27″ 1440p monitor, 80 Plus Gold. 3 hours of gaming and 2 hours of other use a day.
| Region | Price per kWh | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €0.362 | €15.75 | €189 |
| Italy | €0.314 | €13.68 | €164 |
| Spain | €0.251 | €10.92 | €131 |
| France | €0.249 | €10.82 | €130 |
| United Kingdom | £0.263 | £11.46 | £137 |
| Netherlands | €0.244 | €10.62 | €127 |
| Poland | PLN 1.321 | PLN 57.49 | PLN 689 |
| California | $0.298 | $12.95 | $155 |
| Texas | $0.159 | $6.93 | $83.05 |
| New York | $0.287 | $12.47 | $150 |
| Florida | $0.150 | $6.52 | $78.24 |
Power limit and undervolt savings
At 3 hours of gaming a day in Germany. Performance kept is approximate.
| Power limit | Gaming draw | Speed kept | Saved per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 202 W | 98% | €9.86 |
| 80% | 179 W | 96% | €19.72 |
| 70% | 157 W | 93% | €29.58 |
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Radeon RX 7800 XT: common questions
How much power does the Radeon RX 7800 XT use?
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is rated at 263 W board power. In games it typically draws about 224 W, between roughly 158 W in light games and 263 W under heavy load, and about 16 W at the desktop. These gaming figures are estimates based on the rated board power.
What power supply do I need for the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
With a Ryzen 7 7800X3D we recommend a 650 W unit: the peak sustained load is about 500 W, plus 20% headroom for short spikes. A processor with a higher power limit may need a larger unit.
How much does it cost to run a Radeon RX 7800 XT PC per month?
A whole PC with the Radeon RX 7800 XT, played 3 hours a day with 2 hours of other use, costs about €15.75 a month in Germany. The table above shows other countries and US states.
Can I lower the Radeon RX 7800 XT's power use?
Yes. Limiting it to about 80% power typically keeps around 96% of its performance and saves about €19.72 a year at 3 hours a day in Germany.
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