How much does an RX 7800 XT cost to run?
About $5.31 a month for a whole RX 7800 XT gaming PC used 4 hours a day (half gaming) with one monitor, at the US average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh. Estimates, not measurements.
Monthly cost by location
4 h/day, 50% gaming, 1 monitor, typical 6-core CPU, 80 PLUS Gold PSU.
| Location | Rate | Per gaming hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US average | 18.16¢ | $0.067 | $5.31 | $64 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $0.059 | $4.66 | $56 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $0.109 | $8.71 | $104 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $0.105 | $8.38 | $101 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $0.055 | $4.39 | $53 |
| Nevada (cheapest state) | 12.72¢ | $0.047 | $3.72 | $45 |
| Hawaii (most expensive state) | 47.18¢ | $0.174 | $13.81 | $166 |
| United Kingdom (USD) | 40.50¢ | $0.149 | $11.85 | $142 |
| Germany (USD) | 40.90¢ | $0.151 | $11.97 | $144 |
| Canada (USD) | 12.30¢ | $0.045 | $3.60 | $43 |
| Australia (USD) | 25.90¢ | $0.095 | $7.58 | $91 |
Heavier use at the US average: 8 h/day, 75% gaming ≈ $13.40/month. Running at full load 24/7 (rendering, AI, mining) ≈ $61/month.
Test your own RX 7800 XT PC (30 s)Watts for an RX 7800 XT PC
| State | GPU only | Whole PC at the wall |
|---|---|---|
| Idle / desktop | ~21 W | ~68 W |
| Typical gaming | ~224 W | ~343 W |
| Full load | 263 W | ~459 W |
FAQ
How many watts does an RX 7800 XT use?
NVIDIA/AMD/Intel rate the reference RX 7800 XT at 263 W board power. In games it typically draws less than its rating; we model about 224 W gaming and 21 W at idle. Factory-overclocked cards can draw more.
How much does it cost to run an RX 7800 XT PC per hour?
About $0.067 per gaming hour for the whole PC plus one monitor at the US average 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026, EIA). That is an estimate with a typical 6-core CPU and a Gold PSU.
What PSU do I need for an RX 7800 XT?
Full-load draw for a typical RX 7800 XT build is about 459 W at the wall. Check the card maker's recommended PSU wattage; it usually adds headroom for spikes.
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