77

RTX 5070 Graphics Card

Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7

$549

MSRP

65

RX 7700 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

$449

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5070 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 18% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 12 GB of memory, and 30.8 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 34% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 5070 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $549 versus the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card's $449 price tag, it costs $100 less while delivering performance that's only 18% behind. Its 12 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RTX 5070 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 5070 Graphics Card

18% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 5070 Graphics Card

13% better value per dollar

RTX 5070 Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

18% faster overall

Memory

Memory
12 GB
12 GB
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR6
Memory bus
192-bit
192-bit
Memory bandwidth
672 GB/s
432 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,512 MHz
2,544 MHz
Base clock
2,162 MHz
1,700 MHz
FP32 performance
30.8 TFLOPS
17.6 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
26 billion
28.1 billion
Process
4 nm
5 nm
PCIe
PCIe 5
PCIe 4
Card length
267 mm
260 mm

Power

TDP
250W
245W
Power connector
16-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
71 fps
51 fps
Black Myth Wukong
80 fps
58 fps
Counter-Strike 2
400 fps
310 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
88 fps
64 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
91 fps
65 fps
Spider-Man 2
95 fps
68 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
165,000 points
118,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
38,500 points
27,500 points
3DMark Time Spy
23,000 points
16,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5070 Graphics Card worth $100 more than the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 5070 Graphics Card scores 77 overall vs 65 for the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 5070 Graphics Card or RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

The RTX 5070 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 5070 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 5070 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 5070 Graphics Card or RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 5070 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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