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Radeon RX 7700
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $399 for the Radeon RX 7700, it costs 5% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 7.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399) | ✅More affordable ($380) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7700 and Radeon RX 7700 XT
Radeon RX 7700
The Radeon RX 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,146 points.
Radeon RX 7700 XT
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1435 MHz to 2544 MHz. It has 3456 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 54 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,654 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7700 scores 22,146 and the Radeon RX 7700 XT reaches 22,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7700 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 7700 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700) vs 3,456 (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Raw compute: 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700) vs 35.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Boost clocks: 2600 MHz vs 2544 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7700) vs 54 (Radeon RX 7700 XT).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,146 | 22,654+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3456+69% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.48 TFLOPS | 35.17 TFLOPS+72% |
| Boost Clock | 2600 MHz+2% | 2544 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 216+69% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 54+69% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7700 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — a 44.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 624 GB/s+44% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7700) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7700) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700 XT).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7700 draws 190W versus the Radeon RX 7700 XT's 245W — a 25.3% difference. The Radeon RX 7700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7700) vs 700W (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 55°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W-22% | 245W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-7% | 700W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 55°C-27% |
| Perf/Watt | 116.6+26% | 92.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7700 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $399, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT launched at $449 and now averages $380. The Radeon RX 7700 XT costs 4.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.5 (Radeon RX 7700) vs 59.6 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers 7.4% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $399 | $380-5% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.5 | 59.6+7% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | Navi 32 |
| Release | January 4 2023 | August 25 2023 |
| Ranking | #140 | #58 |
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