Radeon RX 7700S
GPU·Mid-Range

Radeon RX 7700S

AMD

G3D Mark

15,527

MSRP

$449

AVG Price

$350

January 4 2023
100 Watt
RDNA 3.0

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The Radeon RX 7700S 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 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700S

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MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
129%
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Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
118%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
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#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
100%
#42
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94%
#43
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93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 7700S specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7700S scores 15,527 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture (codename: Navi 33), manufactured on a 6 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 20.48 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2500 MHz from a base of 1500 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7700S
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score15,527
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 3.0
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 33
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient6 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling128
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2500 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1500 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance20.48 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second320.0 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x8
Transistor Count13,300 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#140
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7700S is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 288 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7700S
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM288 GB/s
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache2 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 7700S supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7700S
FSR Frame Generation✅ Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 Ultimate (12_2)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.2
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0, decoder: VCN 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7700S
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors1x
DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCN 4.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCN 4.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7700S draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: , occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7700S
TDPPower consumption under load100 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage650W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeMobile
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $350 (MSRP: $449), the Radeon RX 7700S delivers 44 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #140 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon RX 7700S
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$449
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$350
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#140
Release DateJanuary 4 2023
Release Year2023

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