RX 7700 XT Vs RX 6700 XT: 9 Games Tested

The RX 7800 XT fell short of the improvement we expected it to be over its predecessor, but does the RX 7700 XT follow the same fate? This comparison of the RX 7700 XT vs RX 6700 XT will answer exactly that.

Key Takeaways

• The RX 6700 XT was around 23.5% slower than the RX 7700 XT in our testing at 1440p.
• Both graphics cards consumed around the same wattage, but the RX 7700 XT could do more with it.
• You would pay a 25% price premium going from the RX 6700 XT to the RX 7700 XT.

RX 7700 XT Vs RX 6700 XT

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. Clock Speed: Both the base and the boost clock are higher on the RX 6700 XT. The older card has a base frequency of 2321MHz with a boost to up to 2581MHz. The RX 7700 XT has quite a lower base clock of 1700MHz while the boost was around 2544MHz.
2. Process Size: The RX 6700 XT uses the 7nm fabrication process, whereas the RX 7700 XT uses the 5nm manufacturing process for its logical components and 6nm nodes for components that don’t benefit from speed, like the I/O unit.
3. VRAM: Both cards have 12GB of video memory at the same bus width using the same technology. The only difference in this department is that the RX 7700 XT’s memory speed is about 15% faster than the RX 6700 XT.
4. TDP: The RX 7700 XT has seen a TDP bump over the RX 6700 XT, going from 230 watts to about 245 watts.
5. Other Features: The RX 6700 XT and RX 7700 XT come with a very similar feature set, which includes driver-level upscaling support using FSR, mediocre ray tracing chops, and a promise for support to the upcoming Fluid Motion Frames technology that AMD conjured up to compete with Nvidia’s DLSS 3 frame generation.

Benchmarks

The difference between two graphics cards from different generations can be more than what the papers would suggest, which is why we measured the RX 7700 XT vs RX 6700 X against each other in real-world gaming scenarios.

To make sure that neither card was getting choked by the rest of the components, we slotted them into a powerful test bench, the specifications of which are listed under:

• OS – Windows 11
• GPU 1 – Gigabyte RX 7700 XT Gaming OC
• GPU 2 – Radeon RX 6700 XT MBA
• CPU – Intel Core i9-13900K
• MOBO – ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus
• RAM – G.Skill Trident DDR5 Z5 2x16GB, 6000 CL36-36-36-96

These tests were conducted on the 1440p resolution.

Starfield

• Starfield has been a game that has been driving graphics cards to their limits, and this was exactly the case with our GPUs. The RX 6700 XT was around 25% slower than the 7700 XT. The former had an average framerate of 44 FPS, whereas the latter got around 59 FPS on average.
• The already unpleasant framerates of both these graphics cards were unsettled even further when it came to the 1% lows. The RX 6700 XT had a minimum framerate of around 37 FPS, whereas the RX 7700 XT got down to around 48 FPS in action-packed sequences.

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Remnant 2

• Some very recent graphics cards have been struggling with playing this game, and the RX 7700 XT was no exception, with its 65 FPS average. The RX 6700 XT was even further behind than this, with an average framerate of 53 FPS. This equates to around an 18.5% advantage for the newer card.
• The RX 7700 XT managed to keep its head above water with 1% lows of around 59 FPS, whereas the 48 FPS average on the RX 6700 XT proved to be quite annoying while gaming.

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The Last Of Us

• Surprisingly, the Last Of Us ran better than the last two games we tested, with a 69 FPS average for the RX 7700 XT, whereas the RX 6700 XT was around 25% slower at a framerate of around 52 FPS.
• 1% lows also showed tolerable performance in this game, with the RX 7700 XT getting around 60 FPS when rendering got difficult, whereas the RX 6700 XT had a minimum framerate of around 45 FPS.

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Star Wars Jedi Survivor

• The trend of improving performance on these cards hit a wall when we tested Star Wars Jedi Survivor. The RX 7700 XT won by around 24% in this test, with an average framerate of 54 FPS, whereas the RX 6700 XT hovered around 41 FPS. Bear in mind ray tracing was turned on when we were testing this game.
• The 6700 XT did not fall substantially below its average framerate with 1% lows of around 37 FPS, whereas the RX 7700 XT had a minimum framerate of around 42 FPS.

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Ratchet And Clank: Rift Apart

• One of the less popular recent PC ports, this game was not fun to run on these cards either. With ray tracing turned on, the RX 7700 XT had an average framerate of around 51 FPS, whereas the RX 6700 XT chugged behind with a framerate of 38 FPS. The difference in performance between these two cards grew to around 25.5% in this test.
• The 1% lows on the RX 6700 XT made this game completely unplayable. The older card lowered its framerate to around 18 FPS from time to time. The RX 7700 XT was relatively smooth, with a minimum framerate of around 40 FPS.

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Hogwarts Legacy

• Hogwarts Lecay continued to turn up the heat on the RX 6700 XT, with the card having around 20% less performance than its successor. The RX 6700 XT managed an average framerate of 54 FPS, whereas the RX 7700 XT managed to bump the average up to 66 FPS.
• 1% lows followed the same difference in framerates, with the RX 6700 XT dipping to around 45 FPS in graphics-heavy sequences, whereas the RX 7700 XT dipped to around 56 FPS.

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A Plague Tale: Requiem

• This game had very similar averages to the last, but the few FPS lost by the RX 6700 XT and gained by the 7700 XT increased the difference to 25%. The 6700 XT had an average framerate of 52 FPS, whereas the RX 7700 XT got a nice 69 FPS average.
• The difference in 1% lows was also quite drastic when playing through this game. The RX 6700 XT had an acceptable 44 FPS for its lows, whereas the RX 7700 XT had a minimum framerate of 57 FPS.

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Immortals Of Aveum

• Immortals Of Aveum continued the trend we’ve grown accustomed to in this comparison. The RX 6700 XT fell behind by around 24% in this test. It had an average framerate of around 42 FPS, whereas the RX 7700 XT had an average of 55 FPS.
• The RX 7700 XT matched the average framerate of its predecessor in its 1% lows, getting around 42 FPS. In contrast, the RX 7700 XT was struggling to keep an enjoyable experience with lows of 31 FPS.

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COD Warzone 2.0

• This competitive shooter showed a 26% difference in average framerates between the two cards. The RX 6700 XT had an average of only 90 FPS, whereas the RX 7700 XT flew by it with an average framerate of 121 FPS.
• 1% lows in this game kept the gaming experience smooth, with the RX 6700 XT going down to 72 FPS, while the RX 7700 XT had a stutter-free experience with minimums of 102 FPS.

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Overall Gaming Performance

The comparison tests of the RX 7700 XT vs RX 6700 XT had varying results from game to game, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact difference in performance between the two. This part of the comparison will elaborate on the performance difference between the two.

Framerate

• Testing modern titles at 1440p with Ultra settings utilizing some ray tracing had both of our graphics cards pretty worked up, but the RX 6700 XT was around 23.5% slower than the RX 7700 XT.
• The RX 7700 XT had an average framerate of around 68 FPS with 1% lows in the range of 56 FPS.
• The RX 6700 XT was noticeably behind its successor with an average framerate of 52 FPS, whereas it dipped to 42 FPS on average when the going got tough.
• Both cards take a pretty huge performance hit when ray tracing comes into play, though the RX 7700 XT takes less of a loss than its predecessor.
• The RX 6700 XT and 7700 XT both support AMD’s FSR, which can be enabled on a driver level to help boost the performance of your games without worrying about developers including it in their game settings.
• AMD has yet to show its Fluid Motion Frames technology, which adds interpolated frames in between the traditionally rendered ones to elevate the smoothness of your games to the next level.

Power

• The RX 6700 XT drew around 213 watts of power on average, whereas the RX 7700 XT drew 224 watts from the wall.
• This similar power draw with better performance makes the RX 7700 XT about 25% more efficient than the RX 6700 XT.
• The cooler noticeably impacts the power supplied to your graphics card on your GPU, so these results might vary from model to model.

Temperatures

• The lower board power and overbuilt cooler on our version of the RX 7700 XT proved to be very good for the thermals of this card, which averaged around only 58°C.
• The temperatures on the RX 6700 XT seemed high in comparison, hovering around 75°C.
• As with the power consumption, the temperatures of these cards are also heavily dependent on the coolers OEMs fit on your GPU, so your mileage may vary.

Price And Availability

• The RX 6700 XT sells for around $340 on Newegg, which has come down from its launch MSRP of $479. You can find this card for even cheaper on the used market if you’re comfortable with a card that has played its share of games over the years.
• The RX 7700 XT launched for $449, which is great as it is lower than the price of its predecessor.
• Both cards should be available at any big computer parts retailer you set foot in.

RX 6700 XT Vs RX 7700 XT: Which One Should You Go For?

Now that you’ve heard the short and long of the RX 7700 XT and RX 6700 XT, it is time to decide which card suits which type of user.

• Our testing showed the RX 7700 XT to be a much better performer than its predecessor, which is a breath of fresh air in this generation of incremental improvements.
• With the Ultra settings enabled, the RX 6700 XT had a disappointing performance at 1440p, which can be a dealbreaker for some users. Nevertheless, using this card with a few settings turned down and a little bit of FSR will give great results for a few years to come.
• According to our tests, the RX 7700 XT had a much better performance per watt than the RX 6700 XT, but it consumed about the same power level, so it won’t matter to most users.
• The performance per dollar sang a different song. On a very analytical level, you get the same performance for your dollar on the newer card as you get with the older one, the difference being that you spend around 25%more with the RX 7700 XT than the RX 6700 XT. This makes the price of the card a key factor in your purchasing decision.
• If your budget allows for it, we recommend springing for the RX 7700 XT, as it is a solid performer at 1440p at a solid price.
• If you find yourself restrained by your budget, the RX 6700 XT does not perform poorly; if you temper your expectations. Getting this card used will give you amazing performance at 1440p and 1080p, the likes of which the newer cards of this generation can’t compete with.

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Ali

[Comparisons Expert]

Ali Tasueef is an experienced writer and computer enthusiast with a passion for graphics cards and processors. With a wealth of knowledge in the field of computer technology, he regularly publishes blogs and in-depth comparisons on Tech4Gamers.

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