
Radeon RX 7900M vs Radeon RX 7700

Radeon RX 7900M
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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 7900M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7700.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7900M | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M and Radeon RX 7700

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.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7900M scores 22,385 and the Radeon RX 7700 reaches 22,146 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7900M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700). Raw compute: 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700). Boost clocks: 2090 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,385+1% | 22,146 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+125% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 38.52 TFLOPS+88% | 20.48 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2090 MHz | 2600 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 192+200% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+125% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+500% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+125% | 32 |
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 7900M | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 16 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) — a 8.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 624 GB/s+8% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7700).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7900M draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 7700's 190W — a 5.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 330W (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-5% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 330W-49% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 124.4+7% | 116.6 |
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