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Radeon RX 7700 XT
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About G3D Mark
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
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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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7900M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7700 XT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 7900M
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 7900M
The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 22,654 and the Radeon RX 7900M reaches 22,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,456 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 35.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 2544 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 54 RT cores (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,654+1% | 22,385 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3456 | 4608+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.17 TFLOPS | 38.52 TFLOPS+10% |
| Boost Clock | 2544 MHz+22% | 2090 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 192+100% |
| TMUs | 216 | 288+33% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 3 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 54 | 72+33% |
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 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 576 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). 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 7900M).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900M's 180W — a 30.6% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W | 180W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 330W-53% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 55°C-35% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 92.5 | 124.4+34% |
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