Radeon RX 7600 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
B +80.4%AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT leads in this scenario (up to 80.4% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Radeon RX 7600 is better2
Board power 80 W lower165 W (TBP) vs 245 W (TBP)
Launch price $180 lower$269 vs $449
Where Radeon RX 7700 XT is better6
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 78.6% faster2,084 samples/min vs 1,166 samples/min
Compute units 22 more54 CU vs 32 CU
Shader units 1,408 more3,456 (Stream processors) vs 2,048 (Stream processors)
Video memory 4 GB more12 GB vs 8 GB
Memory bus 64 bit more192 bit vs 128 bit
Memory bandwidth 144 GB/s more432 GB/s vs 288 GB/s
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 78.6%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
Radeon RX 76001,166.3 samples/minRadeon RX 7700 XT2,083.6 samples/minPosition among tested models (13, HIP)
A · 1,166B · 2,08402,0004,0006,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is ahead by 78.6% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Radeon RX 7600
1,166.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 72 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 72 submissions (3 outliers excluded), interquartile range 1082.73–1212.04; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-04-30; HIP backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
2,083.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 24 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 24 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 2029.53–2118.54; submissions 2025-07-23 to 2026-02-25; HIP backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (5)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,263.1 | 2,081.9 | B +64.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,336.7 | 2,185.1 | B +63.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,239.5 | 1,987.3 | B +60.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,283.8 | 2,174.3 | B +69.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,196.3 | 2,158.2 | B +80.4% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (7)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 931.2 | 2,272.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,232.7 | 2,327.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,365.3 | 2,126.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,304.1 | 1,836.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,302.9 | 2,094.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 1,119.2 | 2,037.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 902.2 | 2,522.7 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Radeon RX 7600 | B · Radeon RX 7700 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | RDNA 3 | equal |
| Compute unitsSM (NVIDIA), CU (AMD) and Xe-core (Intel) are different units and are not compared numerically across vendors. | 32 CU | 54 CU | B: 22 more |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 2,048 (Stream processors) | 3,456 (Stream processors) | B: 1,408 more |
| Clocks | |||
| Game Clock (AMD) | 2,250 MHz | 2,171 MHz | A: 79 MHz more |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 2,655 MHz | 2,544 MHz | A: 111 MHz more |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB | B: 4 GB more |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 | equal |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 192 bit | B: 64 bit more |
| Memory speed | 18 Gbps | 18 Gbps | equal |
| Memory bandwidthExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently. | 288 GB/s | 432 GB/s | B: 144 GB/s more |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 165 W (TBP) | 245 W (TBP) | B: 80 W higher |
| Recommended PSU | 550 W | 700 W | B: 150 W higher |
| Length (reference / Founders Edition)Partner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU. | no data | 267 mm | no data for A |
| Thickness (slots) | no data | 2.5 | no data for A |
| Power connectors (reference) | no data | 2x 8-pin (reference card) | no data for A |
Chip
Architecture
ARDNA 3
BRDNA 3
equalCompute units
A32 CU
B54 CU
B: 22 moreSM (NVIDIA), CU (AMD) and Xe-core (Intel) are different units and are not compared numerically across vendors.
Shader units
A2,048 (Stream processors)
B3,456 (Stream processors)
B: 1,408 moreShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Game Clock (AMD)
A2,250 MHz
B2,171 MHz
A: 79 MHz moreBoost clock
A2,655 MHz
B2,544 MHz
A: 111 MHz moreClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A8 GB
B12 GB
B: 4 GB moreMemory type
AGDDR6
BGDDR6
equalMemory bus
A128 bit
B192 bit
B: 64 bit moreMemory speed
A18 Gbps
B18 Gbps
equalMemory bandwidth
A288 GB/s
B432 GB/s
B: 144 GB/s moreExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently.
Power and dimensions
Board power
A165 W (TBP)
B245 W (TBP)
B: 80 W higherTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Recommended PSU
A550 W
B700 W
B: 150 W higherLength (reference / Founders Edition)
Ano data
B267 mm
no data for APartner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU.
Thickness (slots)
Ano data
B2.5
no data for APower connectors (reference)
Ano data
B2x 8-pin (reference card)
no data for A
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
How much video memory do AMD Radeon RX 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT have?
AMD Radeon RX 7600: 8 GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus. AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT: 12 GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus.
What power supply does the manufacturer recommend?
For AMD Radeon RX 7600, 550 W or more; for AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, 700 W or more. This is a recommendation for a typical system; also check the power connectors of the specific card model.
Which is faster: AMD Radeon RX 7600 or AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- AMD — specifications of AMD Radeon RX 7600, specifications of AMD Radeon RX 7700 XTchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.