GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6700 XT, leading by roughly 35% 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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VS
Price
Β£869
Perf Index
26%
Value Score
0.030
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP230W
AMD
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Price
Β£417
Perf Index
35%
Value Score
0.084
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP245W

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 35% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. 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 $417 GBP against $869 GBP 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 180%. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is trading below its $449 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6700 XT still sits about $390 GBP above its $479 GBP 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 β€” 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 β€” 432 GB/s versus 384 GB/s β€” 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 β€” 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?

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is significantly faster, roughly 35% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6700 XT or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT worth the extra $452 GBP over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7700 XT comes out ahead.