Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB vs Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB ≈ ₹67,100 today · 2021 Buy now

≈40% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB ≈ ₹62,900 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB scores about 40% higher than Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB

No clear advantage on paper.

Why pick Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB

40% higher estimated gaming score
13% more memory bandwidth (432 vs 384 GB/s)
About ₹4,200 cheaper today

Specifications

	Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 3
GPU chip	Navi 22	Navi 32
Stream processors	2,560	3,456
Ray accelerators	40	54
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	192-bit	192-bit
Memory bandwidth	384 GB/s	432 GB/s
Boost clock	2.58 GHz	2.54 GHz
Board power (rated)	230 W	245 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	FSR 3 with Frame Generation	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2021-03-18	2023-09-06
Price today (≈)	₹67,100	₹62,900

FAQ

Is Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB better than Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB?

Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB scores about 40% higher than Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB or Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB?

Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB is rated at 230 W versus 245 W for Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB.

Which is better value, Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB or Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB and Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB (12 GB GDDR6) and Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB (12 GB GDDR6) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.