RX 7700 XT vs RX 7800 XT — Which to choose in 2026?

The RX 7700 XT (340–420 €) and the RX 7800 XT (400–500 €) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

Specifiche a confronto

Specifica	RX 7700 XT	RX 7800 XT
VRAM	12 GB	16 GB
TDP (riferimento)	~245 W	~263 W
Architettura	RDNA 3 (Navi 32)	RDNA 3 (Navi 32)
Anno di uscita	2023	2023
Prezzo indicativo (2026)	340–420 €	400–500 €

Benchmark indicativi (FPS medi, raster)

Valori arrotondati in gioco (senza DLSS Frame Generation). Utili per confrontare 1080p e 1440p.

FPS (più = meglio)

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p

RX 7700 XT98 FPS

RX 7800 XT108 FPS

1440p

RX 7700 XT68 FPS

RX 7800 XT78 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RX 7700 XT178 FPS

RX 7800 XT196 FPS

1440p

RX 7700 XT112 FPS

RX 7800 XT126 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RX 7700 XT86 FPS

RX 7800 XT96 FPS

1440p

RX 7700 XT60 FPS

RX 7800 XT69 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RX 7700 XT158 FPS

RX 7800 XT175 FPS

1440p

RX 7700 XT110 FPS

RX 7800 XT124 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RX 7700 XT104 FPS

RX 7800 XT116 FPS

1440p

RX 7700 XT78 FPS

RX 7800 XT88 FPS

Quale GPU in base all'uso?

Giocatore casual / storyBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RX 7800 XT has more headroom in recent AAA titles.
1080p competitivo (FPS alti)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RX 7800 XT is slightly faster.
1440p / creazione leggeraAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RX 7800 XT. The RX 7700 XT (16 GB VRAM) still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

In sintesi

Pick the RX 7700 XT if performance is your priority at both 1080p and 1440p.

Choose the RX 7800 XT if buying new: better overall performance.

RX 7700 XT build →RX 7800 XT build →

Gli FPS dipendono da CPU, driver e scena. Usa il comparatore PC4Games per consigli legati ai tuoi giochi.

RX 7800 XT or RX 7700 XT: quick summary

The RX 7800 XT delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RX 7700 XT stays competitive, especially thanks to its 16 GB of VRAM.

At 1080p: the RX 7800 XT has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RX 7800 XT is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RX 7700 XT has a TDP of 245W; the RX 7800 XT draws 263W. The RX 7700 XT is more power-efficient — a notable advantage for small cases or PSUs under 650W.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RX 7700 XT sells for around 340–420 € and the RX 7800 XT for 400–500 €. The RX 7800 XT delivers better performance at a typically higher price — weigh whether the difference is worth it for your target resolution.