Radeon RX 7700
1900 MHz · PassMark #81
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
16 GB · 1700 MHz · PassMark #91
Radeon RX 7700 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 7700 lands at 48 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB at 46. That puts Radeon RX 7700 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Radeon RX 7700 if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 21,015
- ✓RDNA 3 chiplet design with strong rasterization
Pick Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 20,097
- ✓RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $439
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 7700 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| GPU clock | ▲ 1900 MHz | 1700 MHz |
| Memory clock | 2430 MHz | ▲ 2518 MHz |
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | #81 of 2,991 | #91 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 21,015 | 20,097 |
| Memory | — | 16 GB |
Radeon RX 7700
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 21,015
- +RDNA 3 chiplet design with strong rasterization
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 20,097
- +RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $439
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
FAQ: Radeon RX 7700 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Which is better, Radeon RX 7700 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB? +
Radeon RX 7700 scores 48 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 7700 worth the price? +
At $499, Radeon RX 7700 delivers a Specdex score of 48 — strongest in passmark.
Is Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB worth the price? +
At $439, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 46 — strongest in passmark.
Does Radeon RX 7700 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.