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 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 34.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 34.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7800M better than Radeon RX 7700S?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,527 vs 15,984 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7800M 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 7800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2023, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, 87.5% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 7800M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 7800M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 2.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR 3 + AFMF.

Is Radeon RX 7700S still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700S 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 $449 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 7800M 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 7700S Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7700S	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	165 FPS	215 FPS
medium	146 FPS	196 FPS
high	128 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	180 FPS
medium	112 FPS	147 FPS
high	99 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	94 FPS
medium	70 FPS	78 FPS
high	55 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7700S	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	369 FPS	452 FPS
medium	313 FPS	384 FPS
high	243 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	344 FPS
medium	195 FPS	286 FPS
high	155 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	169 FPS
medium	89 FPS	141 FPS
high	72 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	92 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 7700S	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	699 FPS	719 FPS
medium	559 FPS	575 FPS
high	466 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	524 FPS	539 FPS
medium	419 FPS	432 FPS
high	349 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	349 FPS	360 FPS
medium	279 FPS	288 FPS
high	233 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	180 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 7700S	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	600 FPS	687 FPS
medium	512 FPS	575 FPS
high	440 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	525 FPS
medium	392 FPS	432 FPS
high	319 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	290 FPS	360 FPS
medium	267 FPS	288 FPS
high	231 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	180 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7700S and Radeon RX 7800M

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.

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7700S scores 15,527 and the Radeon RX 7800M reaches 15,984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7700S is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 7700S	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	15,527	15,984+3%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	6 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	3840+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.48 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+75%
Boost Clock	2500 MHz+7%	2335 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	128	240+88%
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Frame Generation	FSR 3 + AFMF	FSR 3 + AFMF
Ray Tracing Cores	32	60+88%

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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 7700S	Radeon RX 7800M
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)

The Radeon RX 7700S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the Radeon RX 7800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700S	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	432 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700S	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 7700S	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7700S draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.