AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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

AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#20 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
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

Nvidia

RTX 5070

Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7

#2 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.60/100

Lowest price

$570

FPS / €

0.86

Our verdict

  • The RTX 5070 is on average 12% faster than the RX 7700 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 7700 XT is currently $160 cheaper ($410 vs $570).
  • With 1.078 FPS per euro, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 7700 XT
RTX 5070
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+4%
359 FPS
1% low 215
372 FPS
1% low 220
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+14%
245 FPS
1% low 172
279 FPS
1% low 188
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+16%
94 FPS
1% low 68
109 FPS
1% low 85
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+11%
147 FPS
1% low 100
163 FPS
1% low 113
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+13%
80 FPS
1% low 60
90 FPS
1% low 67
Rocket League

Rocket League

+12%
714 FPS
1% low 331
801 FPS
1% low 355
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+18%
130 FPS
1% low 98
154 FPS
1% low 112
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+11%
123 FPS
1% low 85
137 FPS
1% low 95

FPS / €

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

RX 7700 XT
1.078
RTX 5070
0.86

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Specifications

RX 7700 XT RTX 5070
ArchitectureRDNA 3 Blackwell
Release date2023-09 2025-03
Video memory12 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR7
Memory bus192 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth432 GB/s 672 GB/s
Shading units3456 6144
Boost clock2544 MHz 2512 MHz
Power draw (TDP)245 W 250 W
Recommended PSU700 W 650 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$449 $549

Popularity on DropReference

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

RTX 5070

#2 / 69
Popularity score73.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.14%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2536

Average build price

$1,622

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7700 XT or the RTX 5070?

The RTX 5070 is on average 12% faster than the RX 7700 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 7700 XT is currently $160 cheaper ($410 vs $570). With 1.078 FPS per euro, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7700 XT or RTX 5070?

At 1440p, the RX 7700 XT averages 392 FPS versus 438 FPS for the RTX 5070 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 RTX 5070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 5070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

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 RTX 5070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5070 is the r7-7800x3D (578 builds).

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.

How much does the RTX 5070 cost right now?

The RTX 5070 is available from $570. We track 120 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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, with Blackwell architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS 4 for revolutionary graphics.

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