GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 7700 XT is the clear winner, offering 178.8% better value than Radeon RX 6700 XT.
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6700 XT, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Radeon RX 6700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Radeon RX 6700 XT
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7700 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 7700 XT packs 3,456 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 6700 XT.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 7700 XT starts at $4,300 BRL against $8,990 BRL for the Radeon RX 6700 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 179%. The Radeon RX 7700 XT still sits about $3,851 BRL above its $449 BRL MSRP. The Radeon RX 6700 XT still sits about $8,511 BRL above its $479 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6700 XT pulls less power (230W vs 245W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 7700 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 7700 XT's memory is faster — 432 GB/s versus 384 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 3 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6700 XT or Radeon RX 7700 XT?
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 7700 XT better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6700 XT or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT worth the extra $4,690 BRL over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 3,456✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 54✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 108 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,321 MHz✓ | 1,900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,581 MHz✓ | 2,544 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 432 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 230 W✓ | 245 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2021 | Aug 2023 |