GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 6950 XT and Radeon RX 7700 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6950 XT comes out significantly faster — about 31% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. But the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $202,116 JPY for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 7700 XT
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is significantly faster, around 31% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6950 XT is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6950 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 3,456 on the Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 7700 XT currently lists from $74,454 JPY, $202,116 JPY less than the Radeon RX 6950 XT at $276,570 JPY. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~183% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7700 XT still sits about $74,005 JPY above its $449 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $275,471 JPY above its $1,099 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 245W against 335W, the Radeon RX 7700 XT is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 6950 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 6950 XT's memory is also faster — 576 GB/s versus 432 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6950 XT or Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 6950 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 7700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6950 XT or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT worth the extra $202,116 JPY over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 6950 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 5,120✓ | 3,456 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 54 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 108 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,860 MHz | 1,900 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,310 MHz | 2,544 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 576 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 335 W | 245 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2022 | Aug 2023 |