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AMD has expanded its graphic card line-up, launching the Radeon RX 7700 XT as a worthy successor to the RX 6700 XT. This article dives deep into its performance, competing against NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Graphics Card Overview AMD’s Latest Offering: Following the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, the RX 7700 XT showcases AMD's commitment to enhancing performance and offering competitive price points. Representing the RX 7700 XT models is the Sapphire Pulse variant, which bears resemblance to other RX 7700 XT models in terms of performance. VRAM & Gaming Compatibility: Focusing on 1,440p gaming, AMD continues its tradition of 12 GB VRAM, ensuring that players get optimum performance. Priced under 500 Euros, the RX 7700 XT stands toe-to-toe with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Graphics Chip & Power Supply: Incorporating the Navi 32 with 3,456 shader units, the RX 7700 XT balances performance with power. Its 192-bit storage connection ensures smooth performance, while Sapphire's traditional power supply connectivity ensures stable operation. Connectivity: A notable feature is its support for multiple modern display interfaces, setting AMD apart from NVIDIA in terms of DisplayPort compatibility. Performance Review System Setup: Our test system for the RX 7700 XT review comprised the robust AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processor, paired with 32 GB DDR5-6000 memory, offering an optimum environment to gauge the RX 7700 XT's performance. Graphics Card in Detail: A comparative chart detailing the specs of various AMD GPUs, from the RX 6800 to the latest RX 7900 XTX. This provides readers with a snapshot of how the RX 7700 XT stands in AMD's lineup. Clock Speeds & Manufacturers' Offering: While AMD provides reference speeds, manufacturers often introduce variants that might slightly deviate. The RX 7700 XT’s chip offers a basic speed of 2,171 MHz, potentially boosting up to 2,544 MHz. Synthetic Benchmarks: Performance tests place the RX 7700 XT 14% ahead of the RX 6700 XT, making it a considerable upgrade. However, it still lags behind the RX 6800 in certain benchmarks. Gaming Performance: While synthetic tests revealed certain gaps, real-world gaming tests showcased the RX 7700 XT's capabilities. Especially in terms of its performance against NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, the RX 7700 XT shows significant potential. Raytracing & Noise Levels: AMD is gradually closing the gap with NVIDIA on raytracing. The RX 7700 XT’s noise level, under load, remains relatively quiet compared to competitors, though some coil whine is evident during specific gaming scenarios. Temperature & Power Consumption: Thanks to the large cooling unit by Sapphire, temperatures remain non-critical. The RX 7700 XT's power consumption is well-optimized, showing AMD's commitment to efficiency. Conclusion The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, priced under 500 Euros, showcases AMD's continuous stride to provide powerful graphics solutions at competitive price points. With performance metrics that challenge NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, gamers and professionals have a strong alternative to consider. Also Read:

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AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Detailed Review: Price, Performance & Comparison