AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a member of the Radeon RX 7000 series, built on the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture. Fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process, it contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 81.2 million per square millimeter. The card features 3,456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units, along with 54 ray tracing cores. Its boost clock reaches 2544 MHz, with a game clock of 2171 MHz and base clock of 1435 MHz. Memory is provided by 12 GB of GDDR6 across a 192-bit interface, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card is equipped with 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 70.34 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1). Released on August 24, 2023, it carries a launch MSRP of 449 USD.

Benchmark Performance

The RX 7700 XT posts an average benchmark score of 30,097 across all tests in the database, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. This means it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the GPUs tracked, a solid mid-to-upper position. In specific tests, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3,316, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores reach 127,549 and 132,758, respectively. Passmark G3D yields 22,547, and GPU compute adds 12,912. These figures indicate strong overall performance, with the Vulkan result slightly outpacing OpenCL.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 7700 XT sits in an extremely tight performance band. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 30,109, a delta of 0% relative to the RX 7700 XT — effectively a tie. The AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30,158, which is 0.2% higher than the RX 7700 XT (delta -0.2%), meaning the older RX 570 holds a marginal advantage. The NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29,969, with the RX 7700 XT leading by 0.4% (delta +0.4%). Finally, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29,928, and the RX 7700 XT is ahead by 0.6% (delta +0.6%). All four rivals fall within a 0.6% spread, underscoring how crowded this performance tier is. The differences are negligible in practical terms, though the 73rd percentile confirms the card is above the median.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The RX 7700 XT includes 54 dedicated ray tracing cores, providing hardware-accelerated ray tracing for supported titles. Notably, the tensor core field is null, meaning there is no dedicated AI acceleration hardware on this die. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate with feature level 12_2, which is the baseline for modern ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable-rate shading. It also supports Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6, ensuring broad API compatibility across current and legacy applications. For display output, the card offers one HDMI 2.1a port, two DisplayPort 2.1 ports, and one USB Type-C connector, allowing flexible multi-monitor configurations. The presence of ray tracing cores and the latest API support positions it for contemporary gaming and professional workloads that leverage these features.

How It Compares

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: The RTX 5060 achieves an average score of 30,109, with a delta of 0% against the RX 7700 XT. The two cards are effectively identical in aggregate benchmark performance, making them direct substitutes for users comparing mid-range options.

AMD Radeon RX 570: The RX 570 posts an average score of 30,158, which is 0.2% higher than the RX 7700 XT (delta -0.2%). This places the older RX 570 marginally ahead, though the difference is well within the noise of typical benchmark variance and unlikely to affect real-world gaming.

NVIDIA Tesla M60: The Tesla M60, a data-center-oriented GPU, scores 29,969. The RX 7700 XT leads by 0.4% (delta +0.4%). Despite the Tesla's enterprise positioning, the consumer card holds a slight edge in aggregate performance.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile: The RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29,928, with the RX 7700 XT ahead by 0.6% (delta +0.6%). This is the largest margin among the nearest rivals, but still under one percent, indicating that the mobile part is closely matched to the desktop RX 7700 XT.

Who Should Consider It

Given its 73rd percentile ranking and an average score of 30,097, the RX 7700 XT is suitable for users who want performance above the median GPU. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth suggest it can handle large textures and high-resolution assets, though the benchmark data does not include resolution-specific tests. The card's FP32 throughput of 35.17 TFLOPS indicates strong compute capability for general-purpose workloads, while the 54 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported games. Users who require a card that matches the performance of the RTX 5060 would find the RX 7700 XT a close equivalent, given the 0% delta. For those targeting high-refresh 1080p or 1440p gaming, the data implies sufficient headroom, but exact settings cannot be determined without game-specific benchmarks. The card's dual-slot design and 245 W TDP require a capable power supply, which is addressed below.

FAQ

Q: What is the memory size and type?

A: The RX 7700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the TDP and recommended PSU?

A: The TDP is 245 W, and the suggested power supply is 550 W.

Q: How many ray tracing cores does it have?

A: It has 54 ray tracing cores.

Q: What APIs are supported?

A: It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the bus interface?

A: It uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Q: What is the process node?

A: The chip is fabricated on a 5 nm process from TSMC.

Memory Subsystem

The memory subsystem comprises 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The memory operates at 2250 MHz with an effective data rate of 18 Gbps. This configuration strikes a balance between capacity and throughput: 12 GB is sufficient for large textures and high-resolution assets, while the 192-bit bus is narrower than some higher-end cards but compensated by the high effective speed. For high-resolution workloads, the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is a key factor, as it determines how quickly data can be fed to the GPU cores. The pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s further indicate the card's ability to process high-resolution framebuffers. The 12 GB capacity also provides headroom for modern games that exceed 8 GB, though the exact impact on resolution scaling depends on the title and settings.

Power and Cooling

The RX 7700 XT has a TDP of 245 W, requiring a power supply of at least 550 W as suggested. It draws power via two 8-pin connectors. The dual-slot design and dimensions of 267 mm length, 135 mm height, and 50 mm width mean it will fit in most mid-tower cases, but users should verify clearance. The cooling solution is not specified beyond the dual-slot form factor, but the TDP is moderate for the performance class, suggesting that a standard dual-fan design should suffice for most users. The card's power draw and connector requirements are typical for its performance tier, and the 550 W PSU recommendation provides adequate headroom for a mid-range system.