AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#60 / 69

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

$231

FPS / €

1.255

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AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#20 / 69

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

$410

FPS / €

1.078

See the cheapest model See all 23 models

Our verdict

The RX 7700 XT is on average 45% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6400 is currently $179 cheaper ($231 vs $410).
With 1.255 FPS per euro, 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

+15%

311 FPS

1% low 186

359 FPS

1% low 215

Apex Legends

+71%

143 FPS

1% low 103

245 FPS

1% low 172

Grand Theft Auto V

+141%

39 FPS

1% low 28

94 FPS

1% low 68

Red Dead Redemption 2

+99%

74 FPS

1% low 52

147 FPS

1% low 100

Cyberpunk 2077

+281%

21 FPS

1% low 16

80 FPS

1% low 60

Rocket League

+28%

559 FPS

1% low 226

714 FPS

1% low 331

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+165%

49 FPS

1% low 35

130 FPS

1% low 98

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

1.255

RX 7700 XT

1.078

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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

#60 / 69

Popularity score0.7/100

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

$620

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Unnamed build

Unnamed build

RX 7700 XT

#20 / 69

Popularity score3.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

158

Average build price

$1,218

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular

750 W · $95

Latest builds

Unnamed build

Pc actuelle

All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6400

9 models tracked

XFX Speedster SWFT105 RX 6400 4GB GDDR6 Black$231

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RX 7700 XT

23 models tracked

ASRock RX 7700 XT Challenger OC 12GB GDDR6 Black$410

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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 45% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6400 is currently $179 cheaper ($231 vs $410). With 1.255 FPS per euro, 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 270 FPS versus 392 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 MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-3400g (3 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 $231. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RX 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from $410. We track 23 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.