AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT & RX 7700 XT Official Benchmarks Leak

The highly anticipated release of AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT RDNA 3 GPUs is just around the corner, and official benchmarks have surfaced, shedding light on their performance compared to their competition. These benchmarks come from the AMD “Reviewers Guide,” providing a glimpse of what to expect when testing these graphics cards. In this article, we will delve into the performance benchmarks, comparing the RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT to their NVIDIA counterparts and analyzing their value proposition.

Performance in Standard Rasterization:

In the realm of standard rasterization performance, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT emerges as a formidable contender. It boasts an average 6.88% performance gain over the RTX 4070 Ti across 17 tested titles, all at 1440P resolution. Similarly, the RX 7700 XT exhibits its prowess by outperforming the RTX 4060 Ti by an average of 15.9%. AMD’s Radeon cards have historically excelled in rasterization, making them a compelling choice for gamers.

Ray Tracing Performance:

Ray tracing, the cutting-edge graphical feature, presents an intriguing challenge for AMD’s RDNA architecture. The Radeon RX 7800 XT lags behind the RTX 4070 by 11.55%, with notable performance drops in titles like Cyberpunk 2077, where it falls by a significant 69%. Meanwhile, the RX 7700 XT trails the RTX 4060 Ti by 5.4%. It’s important to note that these results are influenced by the growing utilization of ray tracing in modern games, a technology where NVIDIA has established a strong presence.

Overall Performance:

Summing up the results, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, priced at $499, proves to be an enticing option, offering a 0.5% overall performance advantage over the RTX 4070, which costs $100 more. The RX 7700 XT, priced at $449, is 8.5% faster than the RTX 4060 Ti. These GPUs aim to provide a competitive gaming experience without breaking the bank.

Synthetic Performance Benchmarks:

Synthetic benchmarks reveal AMD’s strength in rasterized benchmarks such as 3DMark Fire Strike, 3DMark 11, and Time Spy. However, the Port Royal benchmark, heavily reliant on ray tracing, shows the RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT trailing behind the competition. This indicates that while AMD excels in traditional synthetic tests, it may face challenges in ray-traced scenarios.

Value Proposition and Conclusion:

In summary, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT offer impressive performance at competitive prices. The RX 7800 XT, in particular, stands out with a 6.88% performance gain over its NVIDIA counterpart and comes bundled with Starfield, enhancing its value. However, the RX 7700 XT faces tough competition, considering recent price cuts and the availability of older RX 6800 16 GB GPUs. Both GPUs are set to hit the market soon, offering various models to choose from.

As the gaming community eagerly awaits the release of these RDNA 3 GPUs, it’s clear that AMD is aiming to provide gamers with compelling options that balance performance and affordability in a rapidly evolving landscape.

AMD Radeon RX 7000 RDNA 3 GPU Lineup:

Graphics Card	GPU	Process Node	Die Size	Transistors	GPU WGPs	Stream Processors	TMUs/ROPs	Game Clock	Boost Clock	FP32 TFLOPs	Memory Size	Infinity Cache	Memory Bus	Memory Clock	Bandwidth	Effective Bandwidth	TBP	PCIe Interface	Price	Launch
AMD RADEON RX 7900 XTX	Navi 31 XTX	5nm+6nm	300mm2 (Only GCD)	58 Billion	48	6144	384 / 192	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz	61 TFLOPs	24 GB GDDR6	96 MB	384-bit	20 Gbps	960 GB/s	3.5 TB/s	355W	PCIe 4.0 x16	$999 US	Dec, 2022
AMD RADEON RX 7900 XT	Navi 31 XT	5nm+6nm	300mm2 (Only GCD)	58 Billion	42	5376	384 / 192	2.0 GHz	2.4 GHz	52 TFLOPs	20 GB GDDR6	80 MB	320-bit	20 Gbps	800 GB/s	3.5 TB/s	315W	PCIe 4.0 x16	$899 US	Dec, 2022
AMD RADEON RX 7900 GRE	Navi 31 LE	5nm+6nm	300mm2 (Only GCD)	58 Billion	40	5120	320 / 160	1.9 GHz	2.2 GHz	46 TFLOPs	16 GB GDDR6	64 MB	256-bit	18 Gbps	576 GB/s	2.2 TB/s	260W	PCIe 4.0 x16	$649 US	July, 2023
AMD RADEON RX 7800 XT	Navi 32	5nm+6nm	~200mm2 (Only GCD)	28.1 Billion	30	3840	240 / 96	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz	37 TFLOPs	16 GB GDDR6	64 MB	256-bit	19.5 Gbps	624 GB/s	2.7 TB/s	263W	PCIe 4.0 x16	$499 US	September, 2023
AMD RADEON RX 7700 XT	Navi 32	5nm+6nm	~200mm2 (Only GCD)	28.1 Billion	27	3456	216 / 96	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz	35 TFLOPs	12 GB GDDR6	48 MB	192-bit	18 Gbps	432 GB/s	2.0 TB/s	245W	PCIe 4.0 x16	$449 US	September, 2023
AMD RADEON RX 7600	Navi 33 XL	6nm	204mm2	13.3 Billion	16	2048	128 / 32	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz	22 TFLOPs	8 GB GDDR6	32 MB	128-bit	18 Gbps	288 GB/s	476.9 GB/s	165W	PCIe 4.0 x8	$269 US	May, 2023