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Radeon RX 7700 XT
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G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800
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 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $370), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 6800.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($370) |
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 XT and Radeon RX 6800
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.
Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 22,654 and the Radeon RX 6800 reaches 22,056 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,456 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 35.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 2544 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 54 RT cores (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,654+3% | 22,056 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3456 | 3840+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.17 TFLOPS+118% | 16.17 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2544 MHz+21% | 2105 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 216 | 240+11% |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 54 | 60+11% |
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 XT | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 18.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) — the Radeon RX 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 512 GB/s+19% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7700 XT draws 245W versus the Radeon RX 6800's 250W — a 2% difference. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W-2% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 650W-7% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 55°C-27% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 92.5+5% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579 and now averages $370. The Radeon RX 6800 costs 2.6% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 59.6 (Radeon RX 6800) — the Radeon RX 6800 offers 0% better value. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-22% | $579 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $370-3% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6 | 59.6 |
| Codename | Navi 32 | Navi 21 |
| Release | August 25 2023 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #58 | #65 |
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