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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£450
  • Avg. price in US: ~$410
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 245 W

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

6.4

Performance

24.0%

5.0

Memory

12.0%

6.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.2

Design

4.0%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    5.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    5.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.8
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £450

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a mid-range graphics card based on the RDNA 3 architecture, specifically designed to deliver high-performance 1440p gaming. Built on a 5nm process with 28.1 billion transistors, it features 3,456 stream processors, 54 Ray Accelerators, 108 AI Accelerators, and 48MB of second-generation Infinity Cache. Key hardware includes 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit interface with an 18 Gbps clock, providing 432 GB/s of memory bandwidth and supporting a typical board power of 245W. Its main pros include strong native rasterization performance that often outperforms its direct competition at 1440p, generous VRAM for its class, and support for modern features like AV1 encoding and DisplayPort 2.1. However, some cons include a relatively high power consumption compared to rival NVIDIA cards, less effective ray tracing performance, and a launch price that many reviewers felt was too close to the more capable RX 7800 XT.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

6.6
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a technical score of 6.57 points, which is higher than that of 53.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.1

Price

7.0
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is higher than 61% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

17,000 points
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 17000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 62.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

35.17 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers 35.17 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

12 GB
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

192 bit
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

432 GB/s
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT reaches 432 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 59.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to 7.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

54 Gbps
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

245 W
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a TDP of 245 W, which is higher than that of 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

245 W
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT draws 245 W under peak load, which is higher than 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

700 W
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 58.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

245 W
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a board power limit of 245 W, which is higher than that of 54.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.7% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

245 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

267 mm
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is 267 mm long, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

135 mm
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is 135 mm tall, which is taller than 67.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.5 slot/s
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is wider than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 11.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs the average graphics card

  • 32 more ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2250 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 47.8% higher pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (244.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (244.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.244.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 14 more compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.54 vs 40
  • 45.8% higher texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (549.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (549.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.549.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 1.8% higher boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,544 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,544 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2544 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 32 more ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 47.8% higher pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (244.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 14 more compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 45.8% higher texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (549.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 1.8% higher boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,544 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 32 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (216 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 6 more ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (54 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.38x higher FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (70.3 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2.36x higher FP64 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (256 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • 5.4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 10 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 10 Gbps.

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Performance
Memory
Connectivity & Media
  • 25.3% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,435 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 84 fewer AI cores
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (108 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 84.9% lower INT8 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (70.3 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 25% less Infinity Cache
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 3.6% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (432 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3.0).
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • 3 fewer monitors per output type
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 14% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (245 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (700 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 8 mm higher card profile
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is taller than the average graphics card (135 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 25.3% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,435 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,435 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1435 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 84 fewer AI cores
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (108 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (108 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.108 vs 192
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.2 MB vs 32 MB
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
    When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.2 vs 3
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
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What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

  • Excellent 1080p and 1440p rasterization performance, often outperforming the RTX 4060 Ti in non-ray-traced games.
  • Solid 12GB VRAM buffer with a 192-bit bus, which is superior to the 8GB found on some NVIDIA competitors for demanding textures.
  • Good thermal and acoustic performance, with many models remaining quiet even under load.
  • Strong support for modern features like AV1 encoding and FSR 3.0 upscaling.
  • Capable of entry-level 4K gaming, especially when utilizing FSR technology.

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

  • Weak price-to-performance value compared to the RX 7800 XT, which often offers significantly more power for a small price increase.
  • Ray tracing and AI performance lag behind NVIDIA's equivalent 40-series cards.
  • Lower power efficiency compared to competitors like the RTX 4060 Ti, resulting in higher system power draw.
  • Occasional reports of coil whine in certain custom models.
  • Faces stiff competition from previous-generation cards like the RX 6800, which can sometimes offer better value.

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gamersnexus.net
03/11/2023
AMD RX 7700 XT GPU Review & Benchmarks vs. 7800 XT, 6800 XT, RTX 4060 Ti, & More

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a mid-range RDNA 3 graphics card launched at a $450 MSRP to compete directly against Nvidia's RTX 4060 Ti. In terms of pros, the GPU comprehensively outperforms the 8GB and 16GB variants of the RTX 4060 Ti in standard rasterized gaming, offering particularly strong advantages in titles like Starfield where it beats Nvidia's competing hardware by up to...Read more

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kitguru.net
06/09/2023
AMD RX 7700 XT Review ft. Sapphire Pulse

The AMD RX 7700 XT is primarily positioned as a mid-range 1440p graphics card designed to compete directly against Nvidia’s RTX 4060 Ti 16GB at the £430 / $449 price point. Built on a cut-down Navi 32 chiplet-based silicon, it features 54 Compute Units, 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface, and a rated Total Board Power of 245W. In terms of pure rasterized gaming performance,...Read more

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arstechnica.com
06/09/2023
Review: AMD’s Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT are almost great

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ($449) and RX 7800 XT ($499) are solid mid-to-high-range GPUs that excel at 1440p gaming and can even handle entry-level 4K performance. The 7700 XT offers a significant generational leap over the RX 6750 XT and notably outperforms Nvidia's RTX 4060 Ti in most titles—including ray-traced games, a rare feat for AMD. Meanwhile, the 7800 XT targets Nvidia’s...Read more

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pcgamesn.com
07/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT review

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers highly capable 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, relying on a cut-down Navi 32 GPU architecture with 54 compute units and a welcome 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit bus. In native rasterization benchmarks, it easily surpasses the 8GB RTX 4060 Ti and often punches close to the more expensive RTX 4070, offering an adequate VRAM buffer for modern...Read more

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techspot.com
12/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Review

The TechSpot review for the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT highlights it as a competitive 1440p gaming card featuring 12GB GDDR6 VRAM, AV1 encoding, and DisplayPort 2.1, offering superior performance over the RTX 4060 Ti. However, at a $450 MSRP, the card's value is undermined by its proximity to the faster RX 7800 XT, alongside reduced memory bandwidth and weak ray tracing capabilities.

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tomshardware.com
06/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Review: Stuck in the Middle

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a mid-range graphics card built on the Navi 32 RDNA 3 architecture, launching at an MSRP of $449. While it offers great performance at 1080p and respectable results at 1440p resolutions using a 12GB VRAM buffer and a 192-bit interface, it struggles to justify its retail price. It sits far too close to the much more capable $499 RX 7800 XT, which provides...Read more

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wepc.com
06/09/2024
AMD RX 7700 XT review: Budget, but not cheap enough

The Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers exceptional 1440p rasterisation performance, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS across demanding titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla (102 FPS average) and Esports games like Overwatch 2 (186 FPS average). Even at 4K, it manages respectable frame rates, reaching 59 FPS in Valhalla. Designed with affordability in mind, this specific...Read more

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xda-developers.com
06/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT review

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ($449) and RX 7800 XT ($499) are RDNA 3 architecture graphics cards engineered primarily to deliver high-performance 1440p (2K) gaming, slotting right below the high-end RX 7900 XT. Built on a 5nm/6nm process with 28.1 billion transistors, these GPUs feature advanced AV1 encoding, DisplayPort 2.1 support, and second-generation Infinity Cache, which...Read more

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theverge.com
06/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT review

The Verge’s review of the $499 AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and $449 RX 7700 XT highlights them as strong 1440p gaming contenders, with the RX 7800 XT offering 16GB VRAM and the 7700 XT providing 12GB. Pros include superior rasterization performance over Nvidia competitors (RTX 4070 and 4060 Ti respectively), but a significant con is the iterative, low generation-over-generation...Read more

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techpowerup.com
15/09/2023
Sapphire Radeon RX 7700 XT Pure Review CNET

The Sapphire Radeon RX 7700 XT Pure is a capable 1440p gaming card featuring a distinct white aesthetic, a robust triple-fan cooler, and factory-overclocked speeds of 2226 MHz (game) and 2584 MHz (boost). It stands out for its whisper-quiet acoustics (25.6 dBA), low temperatures, and a user-friendly, detachable fan shroud design. However, the card lacks RGB customization and...Read more

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cnet.com
07/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, RX 7800 XT Review: Good Buys for 1440p Gaming

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT graphics cards are highly capable mid-range GPUs tailored for excellent 1440p gaming performance, though the $499 RX 7800 XT stands out as the superior overall value compared to the $449 RX 7700 XT. In synthetic and gaming benchmarks, both cards deliver creditable framerates, seamlessly running resource-intensive titles like Starfield between...Read more

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hardwaretimes.com
03/10/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Review

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Review Summary The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a solid sub-$500 graphics card priced at an MSRP of $449, designed to target high-performance 1080p and mid-range 1440p gaming. Built on the RDNA 3 architecture, it comes equipped with 12GB of VRAM and a wide memory bus that allows it to pull ahead of its primary competitor, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti, by 20% to 30% in...Read more

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pcguide.com
29/04/2024
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT review - is it worth it?

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, specifically evaluated via the Sapphire Pulse variant, is a mid-range RDNA 3 graphics card designed to deliver stable 1440p gaming performance at or above 60 frames per second. Built on the Navi 32 GPU, it features 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM, 3,456 Stream Processors, and a 192-bit memory interface. While it launched at a base MSRP of $449, retail prices have...Read more

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custompc.com
04/10/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT review - Asus TUF OC

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, tested via the Asus TUF OC edition, delivers outstanding rasterization performance that easily beats the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions. In traditional rendering benchmarks like Cyberpunk 2077 (averaging 72fps at 1440p) and Doom Eternal (hitting 411fps at 1080p), this 12GB RDNA 3 card showcases strong core power and a wider...Read more

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techpowerup.com
06/09/2023
Sapphire Radeon RX 7700 XT Pulse Review

The Sapphire Radeon RX 7700 XT Pulse, priced at AMD’s $450 MSRP, is lauded as a quiet, cool-running 1440p card featuring a compact design with easily cleanable fans. It delivers strong rasterization performance, exceeding the RX 6700 XT and competing RTX 4060 Ti, while offering good overclocking headroom. However, the card faces limitations in ray-tracing performance, which lags...Read more

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guru3d.com
06/09/2023
Radeon RX 7700 XT review

The Guru3D review of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT evaluates Sapphire's Pulse custom model, highlighting its position as a capable contender built on the RDNA3 architecture with TSMC N6 technology. Equipped with 12GB of GDDR6 memory, a 192-bit bus, 3,456 stream processors, and a 48MB Gen2 Infinity Cache, this GPU is purposefully designed to drive fluid frame rates at WQHD (1440p)...Read more

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igorslab.de
06/09/2023
Radeon RX 7800XT und RX 7700XT im Test – AMD, XFX und Sapphire gegen NVIDIA mit Vernunft oder energetischer Brechstange

This review evaluates four models of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards (built on the Navi 32 MCM architecture using TSMC's 5nm and 6nm nodes) to see how they compete against NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB. A major highlight of the review is that the RX 7700 XT effectively fills a critical performance and pricing gap in the mid-range market...Read more

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cowcotland.com
06/09/2023
Test Sapphire Radeon RX 7700 XT Pulse et RX 7800 XT Nitro+ : ça pulse dans le gaming !

The Cowcotland review identifies the Sapphire Radeon RX 7800 XT Nitro+ as a premium, quiet, and well-cooled option for 1440p and 4K gaming, though it carries a high price, large footprint, and higher power consumption. In contrast, the RX 7700 XT Pulse is positioned as a compact, budget-friendly card delivering solid 1440p performance, despite lacking RGB, running louder, and...Read more

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hardwareand.co
10/10/2023
Test • Radeon RX 7700 XT / 7800 XTGo to product viewer dialog for this item. / GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GoGo to product viewer dialog for this item. sur...

This hardware review evaluates the mid-range graphics card market, specifically focusing on the launch of AMD's Navi 32 GPU powering the Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT, alongside NVIDIA's competing GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB. The review destaca AMD’s architectural approach using cost-effective chiplets, which confines the expensive 5 nm manufacturing process strictly to the GPU's...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
20/09/2023
Test Radeon RX 7700 XT : AMD muscle son milieu de gamme sur Les Numériques (cowcotland.com) | 06 Septembre 2023 | Test Sapphire Radeon RX 7700 XT Pure...

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, tested here in a Sapphire Pulse variant, is designed for solid 1440p gaming performance, featuring 12GB of GDDR6 memory and a cut-down Navi 32 XT GPU with 54 compute units. It delivers strong performance in traditional rasterized gaming, averaging 99 FPS at 1440p, making it 15% faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and 29% faster than the previous RX 6700...Read more

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nosoygamer.com
06/09/2023
Análisis: AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT - No Soy Gamer

The No Soy Gamer review concludes that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Asrock Challenger Edition is an excellent mid-range graphics card, scoring 93 out of 100. Built on the 5nm RDNA 3 architecture, it features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, 54 ray accelerators, and 108 AI accelerators. The reviewer notes it delivers a generational leap over the older RX 6700 XT, positioning its raw performance...Read more

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hardzone.es
06/09/2023
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT y 7800 XTGo to product viewer dialog for this item., análisis completo

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT are RDNA 3 architecture graphics cards engineered to deliver high-performance 1440p gaming at 60 FPS on maximum settings. Built on a 5nm/6nm process, the RX 7700 XT (priced at €504.90) features 54 Compute Units, 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 245W power draw,. Meanwhile, the RX 7800 XT (€559) ups the stakes with 60 Compute Units, 16 GB of GDDR6...Read more

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geeknetic.es
06/09/2023
Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 7700 XTGo to product viewer dialog for this item. Review

The Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB is a highly capable mid-range graphics card designed around the Navi 32 XL GPU and RDNA 3 architecture, specifically targeted at competing with NVIDIA's RTX 4060 Ti. Priced competitively around 505 euros, it features 3,456 shaders, 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 192-bit bus providing 432GBps of real bandwidth, ensuring excellent performance...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
13/09/2023
Radeon RX 7700 XT recensione, provata la custom Sapphire PURE

The Sapphire PURE AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a custom graphics card built on the RDNA 3 architecture (Navi 32 GPU) featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit bus, dual BIOS, and factory overclocking (2226 MHz Game Clock / 2584 MHz Boost Clock). In terms of pros, the card excels at 1440p rasterisation gaming, comfortably outperforming NVIDIA's RTX 4060 Ti 8GB by roughly 20% and...Read more

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