G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 6700S

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 100W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

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6.7% HIGHER MSRP
$479 MSRPvs$449 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.6 vs 31.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 100W vs 80W.

Radeon RX 6700S

2022

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 100W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.6 vs 31.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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6.7% HIGHER MSRP
$479 MSRPvs$449 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 100W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7700S better than Radeon RX 6700S?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,061 vs 15,527 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7700S is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7700S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022 and a 6nm process instead of 7nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 7700S can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $449 MSRP. Radeon RX 7700S is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 7700S is about $30 cheaper on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $479 MSRP, and you are getting 3.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $449 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR 3 + AFMF.

Is Radeon RX 6700S still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700S is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $479 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 7700S is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR 3 + AFMF.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 6700S Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7700S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	206 FPS	165 FPS
medium	186 FPS	146 FPS
high	164 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	174 FPS	138 FPS
medium	142 FPS	112 FPS
high	124 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	83 FPS
medium	75 FPS	70 FPS
high	60 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	291 FPS	369 FPS
medium	241 FPS	313 FPS
high	190 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	229 FPS
medium	150 FPS	195 FPS
high	117 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	106 FPS
medium	81 FPS	89 FPS
high	66 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	678 FPS	699 FPS
medium	542 FPS	559 FPS
high	452 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	508 FPS	524 FPS
medium	407 FPS	419 FPS
high	339 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	339 FPS	349 FPS
medium	271 FPS	279 FPS
high	226 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	175 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	451 FPS	600 FPS
medium	385 FPS	512 FPS
high	314 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	365 FPS	463 FPS
medium	312 FPS	392 FPS
high	241 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	211 FPS	290 FPS
medium	173 FPS	267 FPS
high	161 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	175 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6700S and Radeon RX 7700S

Radeon RX 6700S

The Radeon RX 6700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,061 points.

Radeon RX 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6700S scores 15,061 and the Radeon RX 7700S reaches 15,527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700S).

Feature	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
G3D Mark Score	15,061	15,527+3%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	7 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.168 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS+186%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz	2500 MHz+25%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Frame Generation	FSR 3 + AFMF	FSR 3 + AFMF
Ray Tracing Cores	28	32+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	FSR 3
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	288 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6700S) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).

Feature	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
Encoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6700S draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700S	Radeon RX 7700S
TDP	80W-20%	100W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	188.3+21%	155.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6700S launched at $479 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449. The Radeon RX 7700S costs 6.3% less ($30 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 31.4 (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 34.6 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the Radeon RX 7700S offers 10.2% better value. The Radeon RX 7700S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).