GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 9070 XT is the clear winner, offering 9.9% better value than Radeon RX 7700 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 9070 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 63% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 7700 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is dramatically faster, around 63% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 9070 XT is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 9070 XT packs 4,096 stream processors versus 3,456 on the Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 7700 XT currently lists from $439 EUR, $210 EUR less than the Radeon RX 9070 XT at $649 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9070 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 10%.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the gentler choice at 245W versus 304W. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 304W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 9070 XT carries 16GB versus 12GB on the Radeon RX 7700 XT. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 9070 XT's memory is also faster — 645 GB/s versus 432 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7700 XT (RDNA 4 vs RDNA 3), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 7700 XT or Radeon RX 9070 XT?
The Radeon RX 9070 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 7700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 7700 XT or the Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT worth the extra $210 EUR over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 9070 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC N5 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 3,456 | 4,096✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 54 | 64✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 108 | 128✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,900 MHz✓ | 1,660 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,544 MHz | 2,970 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 644.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 7700 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 245 W✓ | 304 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2023 | Mar 2025 |
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