ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB GDDR6
The Radeon RX 7700 XT with 2599MHz boost clock and 12GB GDDR6 memory delivers solid 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, backed by a 22681 PassMark score and 245W TDP. Its 304mm length and triple DisplayPort 1.4 plus HDMI 2.1 outputs make it a straightforward fit for mid-tower builds, with a 4.6/5 customer rating from 36 reviews. Best for gamers on a budget who prioritize 1080p and 1440p play over AI or LLM workloads, where its 33.7/100 score is weakest.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
Hot, overpriced, and outclassed. The 7700 XT Steel Legend is a mid card at a premium price.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 12GB VRAM is enough for 1440p gaming 65th
- Solid raster performance for the price class
- Dual 8-pin power is standard and easy to work with
- 2-year warranty is decent peace of mind
Cons
- Thermals are among the worst we've seen
- Feature set is bare bones, 11th percentile
- Ray tracing performance is weak
- Pricing is all over the place depending on region
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
The 22681 PassMark G3D score puts it right around the middle of the pack for modern GPUs. Raster performance is decent, landing in the 61st percentile, which means it'll chew through 1080p and most 1440p titles without breaking a sweat. But the thermal situation is rough. Sitting at the 7th percentile for thermals, this thing gets toasty. The 245W TDP with dual 8-pin connectors isn't crazy on paper, but ASRock's cooling solution here just isn't keeping up. You'll want decent case airflow.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Chipset
| GPU Chipset | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
| Brand | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 3 |
| Class | consumer |
Memory
| VRAM | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192 |
Compute
| Base Clock | 1700 |
| Boost Clock | 2599 |
Performance
| PassMark G3D | 22681 |
| GPU Compute | 12957 |
Power & Cooling
| TDP | 245 |
| Power Connectors | 2 x 8-Pin |
Connectivity
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 |
Physical
| Length | 304 |
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
vs Competition
Against the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 cards in our database, the 7700 XT gets smoked. The MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti has 16GB of VRAM and dramatically better ray tracing and AI performance. The Sapphire NITRO+ is a closer AMD comparison, but even that card offers better thermals and features. If you're set on AMD, look at the NITRO+ instead. If you can stretch your budget, the RTX 5070 Ti is the smarter buy for 1440p and beyond.
| Spec | ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT | ASUS TUF Gaming TUF-RTX5090-32G-GAMING | Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD | MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC | Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G | ZOTAC SOLID OC White Edition ZT-B50900Q-10P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Vram | 12GB GDDR6 | 32GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR6 | 32GB GDDR7 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 2599 | 2407 | 2730 | 2482 | 2680 | 2422 |
| Tdp W | 245 | 575 | 360 | 300 | 339 | 575 |
| Memory Bus Bits | 192 | 512 | 256 | 256 | 384 | 512 |
| Ray Tracing | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| GPU Class | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Rt | Vram | Raster | Feature | Thermal | Efficiency | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT | 49.6 | 38.7 | 54 | 61.2 | 11.2 | 6.6 | 52.2 | 41.8 | 65.4 | 43.2 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming TUF-RTX5090-32G-GAMING Compare | 96.9 | 90.1 | 97.6 | 98.7 | 96.2 | 72.4 | 24.6 | 99.3 | 99.1 | 3.5 |
| Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD Compare | 85.3 | 95.2 | 88.7 | 94.2 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 57.8 | 94 | 88.8 | 15.1 |
| MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC Compare | 79.2 | 92.2 | 85.6 | 88.8 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 72.9 | 94 | 88.8 | 21 |
| Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G Compare | 94.9 | 96.1 | 91.7 | 83.8 | 83.9 | 91.5 | 52.7 | 98.7 | 78.4 | 17.6 |
| ZOTAC SOLID OC White Edition ZT-B50900Q-10P Compare | 97.1 | 90.5 | 97.6 | 98.7 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 24.6 | 94 | 60.8 | 1.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At 198,800 JPY in Japan, this card is a hard pass. That's way too much for a mid-range RDNA 3 card. The EUR 1,069 and GBP 887 listings are even more absurd. You're paying premium money for a card that sits in the 38th percentile for affordability. Unless you find this thing at a serious discount, the value just isn't there.
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Overview
The ASRock RX 7700 XT Steel Legend is a solid 1440p card that's stuck in a weird spot. It's got 12GB of VRAM and enough raster grunt to handle most games, but the pricing and thermals make it a tough sell against what's out there. The one thing to know? This card runs hot and costs more than it should for what you get.
Common Questions
Q: Is the RX 7700 XT good for 1440p gaming?
Yes, it handles 1440p fine in most titles. The 12GB of VRAM and solid raster performance mean you'll get playable frame rates. Just don't expect max settings with ray tracing on.
Q: Does this card run hot?
Yeah, it does. The thermals are one of the weakest points on this card. Make sure your case has good airflow, and consider undervolting if you're comfortable with that.
Q: Is the RX 7700 XT worth buying in 2025?
Not at current prices. The performance is fine, but you're paying too much for what you get. Look for a discount or consider a used card instead.
Who Should Skip This
If you care about ray tracing, AI workloads, or just want a card that doesn't double as a space heater, this isn't it. Go grab an RTX 5070 Ti or even a used RTX 4070 Super instead. If you're dead set on AMD, the Sapphire NITRO+ is the better choice.
Verdict
Skip this one. The ASRock RX 7700 XT Steel Legend has decent raster performance, but the thermal issues, weak feature set, and inflated pricing make it a bad deal. There are better options at this price point, and better AMD cards if you're loyal to team red.
Usage Scores
- Overall43.7
- AI/LLM34.9
- Budget67.8
- Gaming 4k42.2
- Ray Tracing39.1
- Workstation37.7
- Gaming 1080p50.1
- Gaming 1440p48.7
- Content Creation36.3
