AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER are two graphics cards from different generations and price segments, and the recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy between them. The RX 7600 XT is an established part of the Radeon RX 7000 series, while the RTX 5070 SUPER is a newer addition to the GeForce 50-series. The database contains a direct comparison in one benchmark, along with extensive architectural specifications that highlight their different design approaches.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct head-to-head measurement available in the database is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. In this benchmark, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690 points, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 2348 points. This gives the RTX 5070 SUPER a 12.7% lead over the RX 7600 XT, a substantial margin that indicates a clear performance advantage in this DirectX 12 workload.

The RX 7600 XT has a broader benchmark footprint in the database, with scores across multiple tests. Its average benchmark score is 17083 points, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 2690 points, which is based on the single Steel Nomad result. The RX 7600 XT also holds a 60th percentile ranking across all GPUs, whereas the RTX 5070 SUPER sits at the 18th percentile. These percentile figures require careful interpretation, as they reflect the distribution of scores in the database, not raw performance equivalence.

The RX 7600 XT's benchmark results show a varied profile. It scores 92426 in Geekbench OpenCL, 48366 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 17132 in Passmark G3D. Its Passmark DirectX 11 score is 167, while DirectX 12 yields 65, DirectX 10 gives 85, and DirectX 9 produces 228. The card also records a Passmark GPU compute score of 8987 and a 2D score of 1030. These numbers illustrate that the RX 7600 XT has a well-rounded set of results across different API and workload types.

The RTX 5070 SUPER's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M with an average score of 2664 and a delta of 1%, the GeForce GT 1030 at 2662 with a 1.1% delta, the Intel Arc Pro B50 at 2660 with a 1.1% delta, and the GeForce GT 440 at 2645 with a 1.7% delta. For the RX 7600 XT, its nearest rivals include the GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 with a 0.3% delta, the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 with a 0.4% delta, the GeForce RTX 3070 at 17208 with a -0.7% delta, and the Tesla M4 at 16932 with a 0.9% delta. These proximity values suggest both cards sit in competitive performance neighborhoods, but the absolute scores place them in different tiers.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 SUPER wins the single direct comparison, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, by 12.7%. This is the only recorded win between the two cards, giving the NVIDIA card a 1-0 advantage in the head-to-head record. The margin of victory is significant enough to indicate that in modern DirectX 12 games and workloads that resemble Steel Nomad, the RTX 5070 SUPER should deliver noticeably higher frame rates.

The RX 7600 XT, despite losing the head-to-head, has a much richer benchmark history in the database. Its strengths appear in legacy DirectX workloads, where its Passmark DirectX 9 score of 228 is the highest among its DirectX results. The card also shows competitive performance in compute-oriented tests, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 92426 exceeding its Vulkan score of 48366. This suggests the RX 7600 XT handles compute tasks well relative to its own rendering performance, though no direct comparison to the RTX 5070 SUPER exists for these workloads.

In terms of memory capacity, the RTX 5070 SUPER offers 18 GB of GDDR7 memory, which is 2 GB more than the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6. The RTX 5070 SUPER also has a much wider memory bus at 192 bit versus 128 bit, and its memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s is more than double the RX 7600 XT's 288.0 GB/s. For high-resolution textures and memory-intensive applications, the RTX 5070 SUPER has a clear theoretical advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two cards represent fundamentally different architectures. The RX 7600 XT uses the Navi 33 chip based on RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Navi III generation and is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, part of the GeForce 50 generation, and is fabricated on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The smaller process node gives the RTX 5070 SUPER a higher transistor density.

The transistor counts differ enormously. The RX 7600 XT contains 13,300 million transistors on a die size of 204 mm², resulting in a transistor density of 65.2M per mm². The RTX 5070 SUPER contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, giving a density of 118.3M per mm². This means the RTX 5070 SUPER packs more than twice the transistors into a die that is only about 29% larger.

The compute resources show a similar scaling. The RX 7600 XT has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The NVIDIA card also features 50 RT cores and 200 tensor cores, while the RX 7600 XT has 32 RT cores and no tensor cores listed. This gives the RTX 5070 SUPER a substantial lead in raw shading power, with over three times the shading units.

Clock speeds tell a more nuanced story. The RX 7600 XT has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2755 MHz, with a game clock of 2470 MHz. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a higher base clock at 2325 MHz but a lower boost clock at 2512 MHz. The RX 7600 XT's higher boost clock does not compensate for its much lower shading unit count, as reflected in the FP32 throughput: the RX 7600 XT delivers 22.57 TFLOPS while the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS.

Memory architecture differs substantially. The RX 7600 XT uses GDDR6 memory running at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses GDDR7 at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The combination of newer memory type, wider bus, and higher effective speed gives the RTX 5070 SUPER its bandwidth advantage. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API feature support is equivalent.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is the stronger performer in the one direct benchmark recorded. Its 12.7% lead in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, combined with over twice the memory bandwidth and more than three times the shading units, positions it as the higher-performance card. The RTX 5070 SUPER's 6400 shading units versus 2048, its 50 RT cores versus 32, and its 200 tensor cores versus none all point to a more capable GPU for both rasterization and ray tracing.

However, the RX 7600 XT has its own advantages. It is a smaller card at 204 mm in length versus 245 mm, making it easier to fit in compact cases. It uses a single 8-pin power connector instead of a 16-pin connector, and its 190 W TDP is lower than the RTX 5070 SUPER's 275 W. The RX 7600 XT also uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16, which requires a more modern motherboard for full bandwidth.

The RTX 5070 SUPER's 18 GB of GDDR7 memory versus the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 gives it more capacity for large datasets, and its 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is crucial for high-resolution gaming. The RX 7600 XT's 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but may become a bottleneck at higher resolutions or with demanding texture packs.

For a user prioritizing raw performance in modern DirectX 12 workloads, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the clear choice based on the recorded data. Its 12.7% benchmark lead and superior specifications across nearly every metric make it the more powerful GPU. For a user with space or power constraints, the RX 7600 XT offers a more compact and lower-power solution, though with reduced performance. The RTX 5070 SUPER also has a later release date of 2025-12-31, indicating it is a newer product, while the RX 7600 XT was released on 2024-01-23.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher score in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690 points, which is 12.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT's score of 2348 points.

Q: What are the memory capacities and types of these two cards?

A: The RX 7600 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 192-bit bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has more shading units and what is the FP32 performance difference?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, while the RX 7600 XT has 2048. The RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 compared to the RX 7600 XT's 22.57 TFLOPS.

Q: What are the process nodes and transistor counts for each card?

A: The RX 7600 XT uses a 6 nm process with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses a 5 nm process with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What are the power connector and TDP differences?

A: The RX 7600 XT uses a 1x 8-pin connector with a 190 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses a 1x 16-pin connector with a 275 W TDP and no suggested PSU listed.

Specification Differences

The following table summarizes the key differences between the two cards:

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 13,300 million | 31,100 million |

| Die Size | 204 mm² | 263 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 65.2M / mm² | 118.3M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1980 MHz | 2325 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2755 MHz | 2512 MHz |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 18 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 288.0 GB/s | 672.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 6400 |

| TMUs | 128 | 200 |

| ROPs | 64 | 80 |

| RT Cores | 32 | 50 |

| Tensor Cores | null | 200 |

| FP32 | 22.57 TFLOPS | 32.15 TFLOPS |

| TDP | 190 W | 275 W |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a 3x DisplayPort 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1b 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |

| Length | 204 mm | 245 mm |

| Width | null | 40 mm |

| Release Date | 2024-01-23 | 2025-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | 329 USD | null |