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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£430
  • Avg. price in US: ~$410
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 245 W

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

6.8

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%

6.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.8

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%

6.8

Performance

24.0%

5.1

Memory

12.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.7

Design

4.0%

9.5

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

  • 6.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.0

    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%

    7.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    7.0

    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%

    7.0

    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%

    7.0

    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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Verdict

The ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is a high-performance mid-range graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 3 architecture, featuring 3456 stream processors, 54 compute units, and 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. This factory-overclocked model delivers a boost clock of up to 2599 MHz and a game clock of 2276 MHz, supported by a 240W total board power and a robust triple-fan Phantom Gaming 3X Cooling System with 0dB silent cooling technology. Key advantages include its exceptional 1440p gaming performance, high-quality build with a reinforced metal frame and stylish backplate, and integrated Polychrome SYNC ARGB lighting. However, the card faces significant performance drop-offs at 4K resolutions, trails behind NVIDIA's DLSS 3 in upscaling quality, and is often viewed as less of a value compared to the slightly more expensive but more capable Radeon RX 7800 XT.

Technical Specifications of ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC

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%

?

Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

6.8
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a technical score of 6.84 points, which is higher than that of 59.3% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

7.3
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 78.3% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

35.93 TFLOPS
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC delivers 35.93 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 65.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

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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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

3
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

13.5 Gbps
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 13.5 Gbps, which is faster than on 50.6% of graphics cards and equal to 2.3% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

750 W
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 62.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.5% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

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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

328 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is 328 mm long, which is longer than 78.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% 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

140 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% 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

3 slot/s
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.6% 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

1,450 g
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC weighs 1450 g, which is heavier than 73.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.6% of graphics cards.
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ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

  • 4% higher boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,599 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,599 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2599 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 32 more ROPs
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • 51% higher pixel rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (249.5 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (249.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.249.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 49% higher texture rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (561.4 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (561.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.561.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 14 more compute units
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.54 vs 40
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 4% higher boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,599 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 32 more ROPs
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 51% higher pixel rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (249.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 49% higher texture rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (561.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 14 more compute units
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 32 more TMUs
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (216 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 6 more ray tracing cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (54 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.44x higher FP16 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (71.9 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2.41x higher FP64 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).

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Performance
Memory
Connectivity & Media
  • No CUDA support
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 84 fewer AI cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (108 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 7.1% lower base clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,784 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older OpenCL version
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3.0).
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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.
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (245 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 42.63 mm longer card length
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is longer than the average graphics card (328 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 45.3% heavier card weight
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is heavier than the average graphics card (1,450 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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 CUDA support
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 84 fewer AI cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC 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
  • 42.63 mm longer card length
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is longer than the average graphics card (328 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is longer than the average graphics card (328 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.328 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    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

    ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.140 mm vs 127 mm
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What customers like about ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC?

  • Excellent thermal performance with temperatures staying in the low 50s-60s Celsius range under load
  • Quiet operation thanks to the Phantom Gaming 3X cooling system and 0dB fan mode
  • Strong 1440p rasterization performance, often outperforming the RTX 4060 Ti
  • Stylish design with reinforced metal frame to prevent GPU sag and a full metal backplate
  • Equipped with 12GB of VRAM, providing better headroom than 8GB competitors for modern titles

What customers dislike about ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC?

  • Poor value proposition due to its MSRP being very close to the more powerful RX 7800 XT
  • Significant performance drop-off when attempting to play at 4K resolution
  • Ray tracing performance trails behind Nvidia's equivalent mid-range offerings
  • Higher power consumption compared to more efficient Nvidia cards like the RTX 4070
  • FSR upscaling image quality is generally considered a step behind Nvidia's DLSS

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tweaktown.com
13/12/2023
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming Review

The ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Phantom Gaming OC is an impressive mid-range graphics card that serves as a highly capable performer for 1440p gaming, averaging 96 FPS across a 15-game test suite. Built with ASRock's Phantom Gaming 3X Cooling System, the GPU excels in thermal efficiency, keeping temperatures in the low 50-degree Celsius range under load with incredibly quiet fan speeds...Read more

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