This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070 →
No longer the current generation — clearance and second-hand prices are at their lowest. The current replacement is the AMD RX 9070 →
| AIB Card | Boost Clock | Cooling | TDP | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Reference | 2544 MHz | Dual-fan | 245W | Reference design |
| Sapphire Pulse | 2564 MHz | Dual-fan | 245W | Affordable, quiet |
The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT was RDNA 3's 1440p mid-to-high card — 12GB GDDR6 at $449. Now superseded by the RX 9070, it remains a capable 1440p card. At clearance pricing below its launch MSRP, it competes with the similarly-priced Intel Arc B580 and RTX 4060 Ti while offering AMD's open driver ecosystem.
Superseded but still selling slightly below MSRP (~$409 as of mid-2026) — one of the few GPUs the memory shortage hasn't pushed above launch price.
Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.
Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.
1440p gamers seeking AMD clearance value — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.
The 7800 XT is about 10-15% faster with 16GB VRAM. At similar clearance pricing, the 7800 XT is better. The 7700 XT only makes sense at a significant price gap.
The RX 9070 is ~25% faster with FSR 4 and 16GB VRAM. At MSRP, always choose the 9070. The 7700 XT only competes at deep clearance discounts.