GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RX 9070 XT 16GB recorded 469 FPS against 258 FPS for RX 7700 XT 12GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
RX 7700 XT 12GB
258Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 67.8 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- September 2023
- GPUsed cards tested
- 14
RX 9070 XT 16GB
469Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 83.5 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 16GB
- Released
- March 2025
- GPUsed cards tested
- 15
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What does this comparison mean?
The RX 9070 XT leads the RX 7700 XT by a clear margin and increases memory from 12GB to 16GB. This compares different Radeon tiers as well as RDNA generations. The XT suffix appears on both, but that shared suffix does not imply equivalent positioning or similar performance.
RX 7700 XT 12GB has 12GB and RX 9070 XT 16GB has 16GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
RX 7700 XT 12GB
The RX 7700 XT is a 12GB GDDR6 RDNA 3 model, released in September 2023 alongside the 16GB RX 7800 XT.
RX 9070 XT 16GB
The RX 9070 XT combines RDNA 4 and 16GB of GDDR6. AMD documented partner availability from March 2025.
Release and feature sources: RX 7700 XT 12GB source · RX 9070 XT 16GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.