GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 7700 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 7700 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 78% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
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Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is dramatically faster, around 78% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7700 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 7700 XT packs 3,456 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the gentler choice at 225W versus 245W. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 245W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 7700 XT carries 12GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 5700 XT. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 XT (RDNA 3 vs RDNA), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 XT or Radeon RX 7700 XT?
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is the faster card by about 78%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 7700 XT better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 XT or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 7700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 3,456✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 54 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 108 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 1,900 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz | 2,544 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 245 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Aug 2023 |