AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

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

AMD

RX 6700 XT

RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6

#35 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.33/100

Lowest price

$680

FPS / $

0.635

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AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#63 / 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

$845

FPS / $

0.534

See the cheapest model See all 2 models

Our verdict

The RX 7700 XT is on average 8% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6700 XT is currently $165 cheaper ($680 vs $845).
With 0.635 FPS/$, the RX 6700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6700 XT

RX 7700 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

374 FPS

1% low 219

376 FPS

1% low 221

Apex Legends

+9%

248 FPS

1% low 169

271 FPS

1% low 176

Grand Theft Auto V

+20%

89 FPS

1% low 67

107 FPS

1% low 80

Red Dead Redemption 2

+14%

129 FPS

1% low 93

147 FPS

1% low 100

Cyberpunk 2077

+15%

96 FPS

1% low 76

110 FPS

1% low 80

Rocket League

+6%

733 FPS

1% low 326

778 FPS

1% low 336

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+5%

154 FPS

1% low 110

161 FPS

1% low 119

Crimson Desert

+13%

109 FPS

1% low 78

123 FPS

1% low 85

FPS / $

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

RX 6700 XT

0.635

RX 7700 XT

0.534

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Specifications

	RX 6700 XT	RX 7700 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 3
Release date	2021-03	2023-09
Video memory	12 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	384 GB/s	432 GB/s
Shading units	2560	3456
Boost clock	2581 MHz	2544 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	230 W	245 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	700 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$479	$449

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6700 XT

#35 / 71

Popularity score4.4/100

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

$1,442

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RX 7700 XT

#63 / 71

Popularity score1/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

164

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 · $110

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6700 XT

9 models tracked

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RX 7700 XT

2 models tracked

ASUS Dual RX7700XT O12G GDDR6X (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1)$845

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6700 XT or the RX 7700 XT?

The RX 7700 XT is on average 8% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6700 XT is currently $165 cheaper ($680 vs $845). With 0.635 FPS/$, the RX 6700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6700 XT or RX 7700 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6700 XT averages 393 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RX 7700 XT across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6700 XT?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6700 XT. 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 6700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6700 XT is the r5-5600x (13 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 6700 XT cost right now?

The RX 6700 XT is available from $680. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RX 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from $845. We track 2 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and supports all AMD FidelityFX technologies.

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.