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 dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 7600 XT, leading by roughly 52% 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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AMD
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Price
Β£417
Perf Index
35%
Value Score
0.084
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP245W
Price
Β£463
Perf Index
23%
Value Score
0.050
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP190W

Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Radeon RX 7600 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Radeon RX 7600 XT

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is dramatically faster, around 52% ahead of the Radeon RX 7600 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7700 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7600 XT is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 7700 XT packs 3,456 stream processors versus 2,048 on the Radeon RX 7600 XT. The Radeon RX 7700 XT also has more RT cores (54 vs 32) and more AI cores (108 vs 64), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 7700 XT starts at $417 GBP against $463 GBP for the Radeon RX 7600 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 69%. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is trading below its $449 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 7600 XT still sits about $134 GBP above its $329 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 7600 XT pulls less power (190W 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 7600 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 7700 XT's 12GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 7700 XT's memory is also faster β€” 432 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 7700 XT or Radeon RX 7600 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 7600 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 7700 XT better than the Radeon RX 7600 XT?

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 52% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 7700 XT or the Radeon RX 7600 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 7600 XT worth the extra $46 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.

Does the Radeon RX 7600 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 7700 XT or the Radeon RX 7600 XT?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 7700 XT has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 7600 XT.