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Launch pricing was widely seen as a bad deal. Commenters repeatedly called the $1,250 launch price 'insane' and the performance gain over the 6900 XT minimal, comparing it unfavorably to past eras when top cards cost under $700. Several felt the high TDP and price hike were worrying signs for future GPU generations, with some resolving to skip the generation entirely and wait for price drops or the next series.
Discounted pricing transformed it into a standout value. Numerous buyers picked it up months to years later for $475-$880, far below launch price, and described it as a steal compared to similarly performing Nvidia cards like the 3080, 3090, and even early 4070 pricing. Several specifically credited driver improvements and undervolting for extracting more performance and efficiency over time, calling it a 'gem' at reduced cost.
Strong gaming performance with clear feature gaps versus Nvidia. Owners praised smooth 1440p and 4K gaming, high frame rates, and quiet operation after undervolting, with some running around 290W at 2400-2500MHz. However, multiple users flagged weak ray tracing performance, lack of DLSS/NVENC/CUDA equivalents, and inconsistent FSR support in newer titles as reasons the card falls short for feature-focused buyers.
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