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RX 6700 XT vs RX 7700 XT

Full specification comparison between the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (2021) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (2023).

RX 6700 XT

AMD Mid-range

37 / perf index
  • Lower power draw (230 W vs 245 W)

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Winner

RX 7700 XT

AMD High-end

48 / perf index
  • ~30% faster on average
  • Cheaper at launch ($449 vs $479)
  • Newer (2023 vs 2021)
  • Better performance per dollar
  • More power-efficient

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Verdict: The RX 7700 XT is roughly 30% faster than the RX 6700 XT on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

At launch pricing, the RX 7700 XT offers more performance per dollar, and the RX 7700 XT is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

RX 6700 XT
37
RX 7700 XT
48

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationRX 6700 XTRX 7700 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 3
Release year20212023
Est. performance
37
48
Shading units
2,560
3,456
Boost clock
2581 MHz
2544 MHz
FP32 compute
13.2 TFLOPS
17.6 TFLOPS
VRAM
12 GB
12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus
192-bit
192-bit
Board power
230 W
245 W
Launch MSRP
$479
$449

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 7700 XT better than the RX 6700 XT?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RX 7700 XT is about 30% faster than the RX 6700 XT on average.

How much faster is the RX 7700 XT than the RX 6700 XT?

Roughly 30% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RX 7700 XT delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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