GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5070 is the clear winner, offering 15.9% better value than Radeon RX 7700 XT.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 7700 XT, leading by roughly 44% 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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GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT
The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 7700 XT starts at $2,011 AED against $2,495 AED for the GeForce RTX 5070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 16%. The Radeon RX 7700 XT still sits about $1,562 AED above its $449 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5070 still sits about $1,946 AED above its $549 AED MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7700 XT (Blackwell vs RDNA 3), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 7700 XT?
The GeForce RTX 5070 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 GeForce RTX 5070 better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 worth the extra $484 AED over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 6,144✓ | 3,456 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 54✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 108 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,160 MHz✓ | 1,900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,512 MHz | 2,544 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 672 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 245 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Aug 2023 |
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