GPU Comparison
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The Radeon RX 7800 XT is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 7700 XT, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 7700 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $135 GBP cheaper.
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Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 7700 XT
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The Radeon RX 7800 XT packs 3,840 stream processors versus 3,456 on the Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 7700 XT starts at $417 GBP against $552 GBP for the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~13% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is trading below its $449 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 7700 XT pulls less power (245W vs 263W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 7800 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 7800 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 7800 XT's memory is also faster — 624 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 7700 XT or Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 7800 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.