AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT vs RX 7700 XT: Which is the best mid-range GPU?

The Radeon RX 7600 XT and RX 7700 XT are two amazing GPUs from AMD in the mid-range budget category. The former is designed for 1080p gaming, while the latter is for 1440p gaming. However, these two AMD cards have similar model numbers, which confuses people into thinking they have similar performance, which isn't the case. Besides, the pricing also differs between the two cards.

In this article, we are doing an in-depth comparison of the two GPUs to find which is the best mid-range GPU for gaming.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions.

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AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT vs 7700 XT

Both Radeon RX 7600 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards are based on the same RDNA 3 architecture but vary in specs, so they perform differently in gaming. Before we check out the gaming benchmarks between the two GPUs, let's take a look at their specs.

Specs comparison

AMD Radeon RX 7000 series GPU die (Image via AMD)

Here are the specs of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and 7700 XT graphics cards:

Specifications	AMD Radeon 7600 XT	AMD Radeon 7700 XT
Architecture	RDNA 3	RDNA 3
Shader cores	2048	3456
RT cores	32	54
TMUs	128	216
ROPs	64	96
Base core clock speeds	1980 MHz	1435 MHz
Boost core clock speeds	2755 MHz	2544 MHz
Memory capacity	16 GB	12 GB
Memory bus width	128-bit	192-bit
Memory bandwidth	288 GB/s	432.0 GB/s
Manufacturing nodes	6nm	5nm, 6nm
Thermal design power (TDPs)	190W	245W
Price	$319	$389

The major differences between the two GPUs lie in the number of shader cores, TMUs, ROPs, and memory, which will directly affect the gaming performance.

The memory chips of the two cards are a whole different story. While the Radeon RX 7600 XT's memory chip has a higher capacity, the Radeon RX 7700 XT boasts a wider bus and a higher bandwidth. These differences should have significant effects on games that are memory-sensitive.

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Performance benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077 on AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT vs RX 7700 XT (Image via Jegs TV/YouTube)

It's time we put the specs away and look at the actual performance differences between the two GPUs in games like Resident Evil 4 Remake, Starfield, Alan Wake 2, and more.

Note: The two video cards were tested at 1440p with High/Ultra settings and a Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU. All the FPS numbers have been sourced from the Jegs TV channel on YouTube. FSR could be used where necessary.

Here's how the two graphics cards perform in gaming:

Games	AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT	AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
Baldur's Gate 3	81 FPS	124 FPS
Palworld	55 FPS	78 FPS
Counter-Strike 2	119 FPS	199 FPS
Monster Hunter World	65 FPS	95 FPS
Alan Wake 2	47 FPS	70 FPS
Diablo 4	93 FPS	136 FPS
Starfield	47 FPS	60 FPS
Resident Evil 4 Remake	71 FPS	114 FPS
COD: Modern Warfare II	53 FPS	78 FPS
The Witcher 3 Next-Gen	46 FPS	69 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2	63 FPS	89 FPS

On average, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers around 50% more performance than the Radeon RX 7600 XT. However, in some particular games, such as Counter-Strike 2 and Resident Evil 4 Remake, the difference between the cards can be as much as 60 - 67%.

Also, the Radeon RX 7600 XT fails to deliver 60 FPS in many games at 1440p resolution. It can deliver a decent gaming experience at 1080p but not much more than that.

In comparison, the Radeon RX 7700 XT can play games decently at both 1080p and 1440p. This card will provide more framerates and will be better in the long run.

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Price comparison

AMD Radeon RX 7000 series GPU (Image via AMD)

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT currently costs $389, making it around 22% more expensive than the Radeon RX 7600 XT ($319).

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Final verdict of AMD Radeon 7600 XT vs Radeon 7700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the best GPU for mid-range gaming. It costs only 22% more but delivers 50% better performance on average than the Radeon RX 7600 XT. It is the better choice for long-term usage.