AMD Radeon RX 7700 vs AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 7700 vs AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU

The database record for the AMD Radeon RX 7700 shows a desktop-class graphics card built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU is a low-power, integrated-class processor component using RDNA 2.0. The RX 7700 posts an average benchmark score of 15852 across all recorded tests, placing it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no recorded benchmark scores, giving it an average score of zero and a 50th percentile placement. The RX 7700 uses the Navi 32 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process, while the Z2 Go uses the Rembrandt+ chip on a 6 nm TSMC process. The RX 7700 is an active production part released in September 2025, and the Z2 Go is also active with a release date of December 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Radeon RX 7700 and the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU are not present in the database, as the head-to-head array is empty. The RX 7700 has nine recorded benchmark entries, while the Z2 Go has none. In the absence of direct comparisons, the available data for the RX 7700 can be examined against its nearest rivals to contextualize its performance tier. The RX 7700 scores 2865 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. In Geekbench OpenCL, it records 106028. Passmark results include 92 in DirectX 10, 186 in DirectX 11, 96 in DirectX 12, 261 in DirectX 9, 1206 in G2D, 20974 in G3D, and 10963 in GPU compute.

The nearest rivals for the RX 7700, based on average benchmark score, are the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014, the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129. The RX 7700 trails the R9 370X by 0.1 percent, trails the RX 9060 by 1 percent, leads the Pro W5500 by 1.1 percent, and trails the RTX 3060 Ti by 1.7 percent. These deltas are small, indicating that the RX 7700 sits in a tightly contested performance band. The largest gap among its nearest rivals is the 1.7 percent deficit to the RTX 3060 Ti, while the largest advantage is the 1.1 percent lead over the Pro W5500.

The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no recorded benchmark results, so no direct wins or losses can be derived from the database. The wins counters for both parts are zero. This absence of data means the Z2 Go cannot be positioned relative to the RX 7700 using measured scores. The RX 7700, by contrast, has a full suite of scores across multiple API levels and compute workloads. Its Passmark G3D score of 20974 is significantly higher than its DirectX 9 score of 261, reflecting the architectural focus on modern API paths. The GPU compute score of 10963 shows strong raw compute throughput relative to its graphics scores.

Architecture Differences

The two parts differ fundamentally in process node, chip design, memory system, and feature set. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 uses the Navi 32 chip built on a 5 nm TSMC process, with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 81.2 million transistors per square millimeter. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses the Rembrandt+ chip on a 6 nm TSMC process, with 13,100 million transistors on a 208 mm² die, giving a density of 63.0 million transistors per square millimeter. The RX 7700 has more than double the transistor count and a larger die area, with a higher density as well.

The RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, while the Z2 Go uses RDNA 2.0. Clock behavior differs sharply. The RX 7700 has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. The Z2 Go has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz, with no game clock listed. Despite the Z2 Go reaching a higher boost frequency, the RX 7700 operates at a much higher base clock and sustains higher typical gaming clocks.

Memory systems are completely different. The RX 7700 uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory clock of 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective) and a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The Z2 Go uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory clock of 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective) and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The RX 7700 delivers roughly six times the memory bandwidth of the Z2 Go, a critical difference for texture-heavy and high-resolution workloads.

Compute resources diverge substantially. The RX 7700 has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 96 render output units, and 40 ray tracing cores. The Z2 Go has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate for the RX 7700 is 236.1 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s for the Z2 Go. Texture rate is 393.4 GTexel/s versus 129.6 GTexel/s. Floating point performance shows the RX 7700 at 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 and 25.18 TFLOPS FP16 with a 1:1 ratio, while the Z2 Go is at 4.147 TFLOPS FP32 and 8.294 TFLOPS FP16 with a 2:1 ratio. The RX 7700 is roughly six times faster in FP32 throughput.

Power and physical design also separate the two. The RX 7700 has a TDP of 200 W, is dual-slot, uses two 8-pin power connectors, and requires a suggested 550 W power supply. The Z2 Go has a TDP of 28 W, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU rating. The RX 7700 measures 267 mm in length, 135 mm in height, and 50 mm in width. The Z2 Go has no recorded dimensions. Display outputs differ as well: the RX 7700 has 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C, while the Z2 Go has only 1x USB Type-C. The RX 7700 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, while the Z2 Go has no bus interface listed.

API support is identical in the database: both parts support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 7700 belongs to the Radeon RX 7000 series and the Navi III (RX 7000) generation, with the codename Wheat Nas, while the Z2 Go is listed under the Console GPU (AMD) generation with no codename or series. The RX 7700 has a predecessor of Navi II and a successor of Navi IV; the Z2 Go has neither listed.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a high-throughput discrete GPU with a full benchmark profile, an average score of 15852, and a 58th percentile placement. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile placement. Every measurable architectural metric except boost clock favors the RX 7700. The RX 7700 has more shading units, more TMUs, more ROPs, more ray tracing cores, higher pixel rate, higher texture rate, higher FP32 throughput, higher FP16 throughput, and far higher memory bandwidth. It also uses a newer 5 nm process versus 6 nm, has a higher transistor density, and more than double the transistor count.

The Z2 Go offers a lower base clock of 800 MHz versus 1900 MHz, a higher boost clock of 2700 MHz versus 2459 MHz, and dramatically lower power consumption at 28 W versus 200 W. It also requires no power connectors and has no suggested PSU, indicating a design for compact, low-power systems. The RX 7700 requires a 550 W power supply and dual 8-pin connectors, making it a full-size desktop component.

From the recorded data, the RX 7700 is the only part with demonstrated performance. Its nearest rival deltas show it is competitive with the RTX 3060 Ti, trailing by 1.7 percent, and slightly ahead of the Pro W5500 by 1.1 percent. The Z2 Go cannot be compared on measured grounds because no scores exist. Users seeking maximum compute and graphics throughput from the database should select the RX 7700. Users constrained by power and physical footprint would consider the Z2 Go, but the database provides no benchmark evidence of its performance level.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s using 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s using 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus.

Q: How do the FP32 performance figures compare?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 with a 1:1 FP16 ratio. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU delivers 4.147 TFLOPS FP32 with a 2:1 FP16 ratio.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a TDP of 200 W and requires a suggested 550 W power supply. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a TDP of 28 W and has no suggested power supply listed.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both the AMD Radeon RX 7700 and the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), as well as OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has 40 ray tracing cores. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has 12 ray tracing cores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 wins in every category where measured data exists. It leads in shading units (2560 versus 768), TMUs (160 versus 48), ROPs (96 versus 32), and ray tracing cores (40 versus 12). Its pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s exceeds the Z2 Go's 86.40 GPixel/s, and its texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s exceeds the Z2 Go's 129.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput advantage is substantial at 25.18 TFLOPS versus 4.147 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth is 624.1 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s, a sixfold advantage. The RX 7700 also has a higher base clock (1900 MHz versus 800 MHz) and a higher game clock (2041 MHz, with no game clock listed for the Z2 Go). It has a larger die (346 mm² versus 208 mm²), more transistors (28,100 million versus 13,100 million), and a higher transistor density (81.2M per mm² versus 63.0M per mm²). It uses a newer 5 nm process versus 6 nm, and it has a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface while the Z2 Go has none listed. Its display output options include HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, and USB Type-C, whereas the Z2 Go only has USB Type-C.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU wins in power efficiency and physical footprint. Its TDP is 28 W versus 200 W, it requires no power connectors versus two 8-pin connectors, and it has no suggested PSU rating versus a 550 W suggestion. Its boost clock of 2700 MHz is higher than the RX 7700's 2459 MHz. The Z2 Go also has a smaller die at 208 mm² and a lower transistor count at 13,100 million, which aligns with its lower power envelope. It has no measured dimensions, while the RX 7700 is 267 mm long, 135 mm high, and 50 mm wide, so the Z2 Go is likely intended for much more compact implementations, though the database does not list its size.

The RX 7700 is the clear choice for raw graphics and compute workloads based on the recorded data. Its benchmark scores span modern APIs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 and a Passmark G3D score of 20974. The Z2 Go has no scores to establish any performance win. In the database, the RX 7700 also holds a higher percentile placement at 58 versus 50. The nearest rival comparisons for the RX 7700 show it within 1.7 percent of the RTX 3060 Ti and 1 percent of the RX 9060, indicating that its performance class is well defined. No such positioning exists for the Z2 Go. For any application requiring measured throughput, the RX 7700 is the only part with supporting data. For ultra-low-power operation, the Z2 Go holds the advantage in the recorded specifications.