AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#67 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.1/100

Lowest price

$303

FPS / $

1.023

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AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#57 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.50/100

Lowest price

$749

FPS / $

0.602

See the cheapest model See all 1 models

Our verdict

The RX 7700 XT is on average 46% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6400 is currently $446 cheaper ($303 vs $749).
With 1.023 FPS/$, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 7700 XT packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6400

RX 7700 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+14%

330 FPS

1% low 193

376 FPS

1% low 221

Apex Legends

+66%

163 FPS

1% low 109

271 FPS

1% low 176

Grand Theft Auto V

+110%

51 FPS

1% low 38

107 FPS

1% low 80

Red Dead Redemption 2

+99%

74 FPS

1% low 52

147 FPS

1% low 100

Cyberpunk 2077

+108%

53 FPS

1% low 39

110 FPS

1% low 80

Rocket League

+32%

591 FPS

1% low 245

778 FPS

1% low 336

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+96%

82 FPS

1% low 61

161 FPS

1% low 119

Crimson Desert

+98%

62 FPS

1% low 44

123 FPS

1% low 85

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6400

1.023

RX 7700 XT

0.602

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Specifications

	RX 6400	RX 7700 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 3
Release date	2022-01	2023-09
Video memory	4 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	128 GB/s	432 GB/s
Shading units	768	3456
Boost clock	2321 MHz	2544 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	53 W	245 W
Recommended PSU	350 W	700 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$159	$449

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6400

#67 / 71

Popularity score0.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$763

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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FIN PC

RX 7700 XT

#57 / 71

Popularity score1.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

163

Average build price

$1,224

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

NZXT C750 Gold Core 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $89

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6400

2 models tracked

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RX 7700 XT

1 models tracked

ASUS Dual RX7700XT O12G GDDR6X (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1)$749

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6400 or the RX 7700 XT?

The RX 7700 XT is on average 46% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6400 is currently $446 cheaper ($303 vs $749). With 1.023 FPS/$, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7700 XT packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6400 or RX 7700 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6400 averages 290 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RX 7700 XT across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6400?

A power supply of around 350 W is recommended for the RX 6400. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7700 XT?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7700 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the NZXT C750 Gold Core 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-5500 (1 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 7700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7700 XT is the r5-7500f (25 builds).

How much does the RX 6400 cost right now?

The RX 6400 is available from $303. We track 2 models in real time.

How much does the RX 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from $749. We track 1 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 offers entry-level gaming performance with RDNA 2 architecture. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and excellent price-performance ratio for budget builds.

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio.