AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#31 / 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

$430

FPS / $

1.049

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AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#9 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.65/100

Lowest price

$535

FPS / $

1.026

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 18% faster than the RX 7700 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 7700 XT is currently $105 cheaper ($430 vs $535).
The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 7700 XT

RX 9070

Counter-Strike 2

+8%

376 FPS

1% low 221

405 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+19%

271 FPS

1% low 176

322 FPS

1% low 209

Grand Theft Auto V

+29%

107 FPS

1% low 80

138 FPS

1% low 105

Red Dead Redemption 2

+23%

147 FPS

1% low 100

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+28%

110 FPS

1% low 80

141 FPS

1% low 102

Rocket League

+17%

778 FPS

1% low 336

912 FPS

1% low 400

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+21%

161 FPS

1% low 119

195 FPS

1% low 146

Crimson Desert

+24%

123 FPS

1% low 85

152 FPS

1% low 111

FPS / $

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

RX 7700 XT

1.049

RX 9070

1.026

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Specifications

	RX 7700 XT	RX 9070
Architecture	RDNA 3	RDNA 4
Release date	2023-09	2025-03
Video memory	12 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	432 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	3456	3584
Boost clock	2544 MHz	2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	245 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	700 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$449	$549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7700 XT

#31 / 69

Popularity score2.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

164

Average build price

$1,234

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular

750 W · $90

Latest builds

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RX 9070

#9 / 69

Popularity score25.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

600

Average build price

$1,489

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Pc 1300

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 7700 XT

2 models tracked

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RX 9070

30 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7700 XT or the RX 9070?

The RX 9070 is on average 18% faster than the RX 7700 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 7700 XT is currently $105 cheaper ($430 vs $535). The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7700 XT or RX 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 7700 XT averages 423 FPS versus 500 FPS for the RX 9070 across our reference games.

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.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 9070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

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).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (134 builds).

How much does the RX 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from $430. We track 2 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $535. We track 30 models in real time.

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.

AMD Radeon RX 9070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers excellent performance-to-price value for gamers.