AMD Radeon RX 7700 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records a single direct comparison between the AMD Radeon RX 7700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER. This is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, a demanding modern workload that stresses both rasterization and overall GPU throughput. The results show a decisive NVIDIA victory. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER scored 6269.5 points, while the RX 7700 scored 2865 points. The delta is recorded at -54.3 percent for the AMD card, meaning the RX 7700 trails by more than half in this specific metric. This is not a close contest; the NVIDIA part delivers more than double the raw performance in this benchmark.

The RX 7700 does not win any of the recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Out of the single test available, NVIDIA takes the win. The AMD card’s average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 15852, while the NVIDIA card’s average is 6270. It is important to note that the average scores are not directly comparable because they are drawn from different test sets. The AMD card has a much larger suite of results, including PassMark and Geekbench entries, while the NVIDIA card’s average is based on the single 3DMark run. For the one test where both cards appear, the data is unambiguous: the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is far ahead.

The percentile rankings in the database also tell a different story than the raw scores. The RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER sits in the 36th percentile. This apparent contradiction stems from the fact that the percentile is calculated against the entire GPU population, and the NVIDIA card’s single benchmark score may not fully represent its capabilities across the broader test suite. The RX 7700’s percentile is bolstered by its many PassMark results, which include older DirectX 9, 10, and 11 tests where it performs relatively well. The database’s nearest rivals for the RX 7700 include the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a delta of -0.1 percent, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at -1 percent, the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 1.1 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at -1.7 percent. For the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 at 0 percent delta, the NVIDIA Quadro K620 at -0.2 percent, the AMD FirePro W600 at 0.8 percent, and the AMD Radeon R7 M350 at -0.9 percent. These rival lists show that within their respective benchmark pools, both cards are closely matched to their immediate neighbors, but the actual score gap between the two cards in the shared 3DMark test is massive.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and design philosophies. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 32 chip with the codename Wheat Nas. It belongs to the Navi III (RX 7000) generation. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on the GB203 chip, and belongs to the GeForce 50 generation. Both are manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, so the underlying transistor geometry is identical. However, the scale of the chips differs substantially. The AMD chip contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 81.2 million per mm². The NVIDIA chip packs 45,600 million transistors onto a 378 mm² die, achieving a density of 120.6 million per mm². The NVIDIA chip is both larger and significantly denser.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The RX 7700 has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a higher base clock of 2295 MHz but a slightly lower boost clock of 2452 MHz. The NVIDIA card does not list a game clock. Memory clocks differ as well: the AMD card runs its memory at 2438 MHz, which translates to 19.5 Gbps effective, while the NVIDIA card runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective due to the different memory type.

Memory configurations are similar in capacity but different in technology. Both cards feature 16 GB of VRAM and a 256-bit bus width. The RX 7700 uses GDDR6 memory, yielding a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER uses GDDR7 memory, yielding a much higher bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. This memory bandwidth advantage is a key differentiator and likely contributes to the NVIDIA card’s strong 3DMark result.

Compute resources also diverge sharply. The RX 7700 has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. It has 40 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It has 70 ray tracing cores and 280 tensor cores. The NVIDIA card has more than three times the shading units and nearly double the ray tracing cores. The pixel rates are nearly identical: 236.1 GPixel/s for AMD and 235.4 GPixel/s for NVIDIA. The texture rates differ, with AMD at 393.4 GTexel/s and NVIDIA at 686.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute figures are 25.18 TFLOPS for AMD and 43.94 TFLOPS for NVIDIA, a 74 percent advantage for the NVIDIA card. Both cards run FP16 at a 1:1 ratio with FP32.

Power and connectivity also differ. The RX 7700 has a TDP of 200 W and uses two 8-pin power connectors, with a suggested power supply of 550 W. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a TDP of 350 W and uses a single 16-pin connector, with no suggested PSU listed in the database. The AMD card uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs are similar but not identical: AMD offers one HDMI 2.1a, two DisplayPort 2.1, and one USB Type-C; NVIDIA offers one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER wins the only direct benchmark comparison, and it wins decisively. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the NVIDIA card scores 6269.5 versus 2865 for the AMD card. This indicates the NVIDIA part is the stronger choice for modern DX12 workloads, particularly those that stress ray tracing, tensor core operations, and high memory bandwidth. The NVIDIA card’s 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, 70 RT cores, and 280 tensor cores provide a substantial hardware advantage in this type of test. The FP32 compute rate of 43.94 TFLOPS also gives it a clear edge in raw shader work.

The RX 7700’s wins are not in the head-to-head data, but the broader benchmark suite in the database shows its strengths. The AMD card has results across PassMark DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 tests, plus Geekbench OpenCL and PassMark G2D and G3D tests. Its PassMark G3D score is 20974, its G2D score is 1206, and its GPU compute score is 10963. These numbers indicate a well-rounded card that performs respectably in a variety of legacy and modern APIs. Its 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it holds up well against the wider market, even if it loses to the specific NVIDIA card in this comparison. The RX 7700’s lower TDP of 200 W and dual-slot design make it a more power-efficient option on paper, though the database does not record efficiency measurements. Its shorter length of 267 mm versus 304 mm for the NVIDIA card also makes it easier to fit in smaller cases.

The NVIDIA card’s strongest showing is in the single 3DMark test, where it more than doubles the AMD card’s score. This suggests it is the better option for users prioritizing raw performance in modern DX12 games and compute workloads. The AMD card’s strengths lie in its broader compatibility and lower power draw, though these are not directly benchmarked against the NVIDIA card. The database records the RX 7700’s release date as September 17, 2025, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a release date of December 31, 2025. Both are listed as active production parts.

The Verdict

The data points to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER as the faster card in the shared benchmark. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6269.5 versus 2865 is a 54.3 percent gap in favor of NVIDIA. For any user whose primary concern is maximum performance in current DX12 titles, the choice is clear. The NVIDIA card also has a higher transistor count, more shading units, more ray tracing cores, tensor cores, and higher memory bandwidth. Its FP32 throughput of 43.94 TFLOPS is nearly double that of the AMD card’s 25.18 TFLOPS. These are material differences that show up in the benchmark results.

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the more conservative choice. It draws less power at 200 W versus 350 W, uses two 8-pin connectors instead of a 16-pin connector, and is shorter in length. Its 58th percentile ranking indicates it performs well against the general GPU population, even though it loses this specific comparison. The RX 7700’s nearest rivals include the RTX 3060 Ti at a -1.7 percent delta, which places it in the upper mid-range tier of the market. The NVIDIA card’s nearest rivals include the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 at a 0 percent delta, which places it in a higher performance tier.

The launch MSRP for the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is 749 USD. The RX 7700 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. For a buyer choosing strictly on benchmark performance, the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is the superior part. For a buyer who prioritizes power efficiency, physical size, or a lower power supply requirement, the RX 7700 has qualitative advantages. The recorded data does not include any tests where the AMD card wins, so any claim of AMD superiority would have to rest on the unmeasured attributes of power draw and card dimensions.

FAQ

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER scores 6269.5, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 2865. The NVIDIA card wins by a delta of -54.3 percent from the AMD card’s perspective.

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

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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s using 16 GB of GDDR7 on the same 256-bit bus.

Q: How do the power requirements compare?

A: The AMD card has a TDP of 200 W and requires two 8-pin power connectors, with a suggested power supply of 550 W. The NVIDIA card has a TDP of 350 W and requires a single 16-pin connector, with no suggested PSU listed.

Q: Which card has more ray tracing cores?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has 70 ray tracing cores, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 has 40 ray tracing cores.

Q: What is the transistor density of each chip?

A: The AMD Navi 32 chip has 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, giving a density of 81.2 million per mm². The NVIDIA GB203 chip has 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, giving a density of 120.6 million per mm².

Q: What is the release date of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a release date of September 17, 2025. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a release date of December 31, 2025.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every hardware specification except for a few shared items. Both use a 5 nm TSMC process, both have 16 GB of memory, both use a 256-bit bus, both have 96 ROPs, both are dual-slot cards, and both support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Beyond those commonalities, the differences are extensive.

The AMD card uses the Navi 32 chip with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die at 81.2M transistors per mm². The NVIDIA card uses the GB203 chip with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die at 120.6M transistors per mm². The AMD card has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. The NVIDIA card has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz, with no game clock listed. The AMD memory clock is 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective), while the NVIDIA memory clock is 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The AMD card has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 40 RT cores, and no tensor cores. The NVIDIA card has 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 70 RT cores, and 280 tensor cores. The AMD pixel rate is 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate is 393.4 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA pixel rate is 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate is 686.6 GTexel/s. The AMD FP32 and FP16 figures are both 25.18 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA FP32 and FP16 figures are both 43.94 TFLOPS.

The AMD card has a TDP of 200 W, two 8-pin power connectors, a suggested PSU of 550 W, and uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The NVIDIA card has a TDP of 350 W, one 16-pin power connector, no suggested PSU, and uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The AMD display outputs are one HDMI 2.1a, two DisplayPort 2.1, and one USB Type-C. The NVIDIA display outputs are one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b. The AMD card measures 267 mm in length, 135 mm in height, and 50 mm in width. The NVIDIA card measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. The AMD card has a release date of September 17, 2025, while the NVIDIA card has a release date of December 31, 2025. The NVIDIA card has a launch MSRP of 749 USD, while the AMD card has no recorded launch MSRP.