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Radeon RX 7700 XT vs GeForce 8800 GS

Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks

Aggregate performance score

We've compared RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS across specs and all relevant benchmarks.

RX 7700 XT outperforms 8800 GS by 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+44%

Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.
QUICK COMPARISON ANALYSIS

Radeon RX 7700 XT vs GeForce 8800 GS: key takeaway

The comparison of RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS shows a 44% advantage for RX 7700 XT in gaming performance, while 8800 GS may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.

SUMMARY PROFILE

Verified-metrics radar

Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.

H2H
Performance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
Performance
6243
Efficiency
84100
Price / performance
100100
Memory capacity
8017
Missing values are never replaced with zero or an average.Model: H2H 2026.07 fixed scale.
COMPARISON RESULT

RX 7700 XT is the best overall choice

RX 7700 XT leads in combined game performance. RX 7700 XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.

PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCE14%

RX 7700 XT leads in the combined performance index

PRICE DIFFERENCE$350

8800 GS costs less

CATALOG POSITION

Graphics card ranking

Full ranking →

The ranking is recalculated automatically from catalog data.

Positions 17–22of 317
RX 7700 XT#19position in the GPU ranking
8800 GS#56position in the GPU ranking
COMPARISON VERDICT

Which should you choose?

Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.

COMMUNITY CHOICE

GeForce 8800 GS

141 likes

Head to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.

$/FPSBEST PRICE / FPS

GeForce 8800 GS

100/100 · Price $79

The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.

OVERALL SCORE

Overview

Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.

The Summary score section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

CategoryRX 7700 XT8800 GS
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
62Better
43
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
51Better
37
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
49Better
35
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
84
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
74Better
65
FULL COMPARISON

Specifications

The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.

The Specifications section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationRX 7700 XT8800 GS
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1
HDMIHDMI 2.1a
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSR
USB Type-CYesNo
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS35.17Better0.264
Power consumption245 W105 WBetter
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
Power connector8+8 pin6 pin
Release date20232008
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0Tesla
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Launch price$449$79Better
Shader units / cores3456Better96
Clock speed1700 - 2544 MHzBetter550 MHz
Base clock1700 MHzBetter550 MHz
Boost clock2544 MHzBetter550 MHz
VRAM12 GB GDDR6768 MB GDDR3Better
Memory frequency18 GHzBetter1,9 GHz
Memory bus192 bit192 bit
Memory bandwidth432 GB/sBetter46 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 2x16
Power consumption245 W105 WBetter
Process node5 nmBetter65 nm
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Length267 mm229 mmBetter
Die size346 mm²324 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 2 MBL2 0.05 MBBetter
Transistor count28100 millionBetter754 million
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
GAME TEST BENCH

Gaming FPS

Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.

The Gaming FPS section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.

RX 7700 XT8800 GS
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong

1080p High
31 FPSEstimated 66%
26 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
27 FPSEstimated 66%
22 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
12 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
10 FPSEstimated 64%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Game1080p High1080p Ultra1440p Ultra4K Ultra
Black Myth: WukongRX 7700 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7700 XT10 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 7700 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7700 XT10 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 7700 XT264 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS216 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7700 XT186 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS152 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7700 XT144 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS85 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7700 XT64 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GS31 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 7700 XT171 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS140 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7700 XT147 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS120 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7700 XT105 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS62 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7700 XT43 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GS21 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RX 7700 XT215 FPSEstimated 80%8800 GS176 FPSEstimated 78%RX 7700 XT139 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS114 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7700 XT130 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS77 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7700 XT94 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GS45 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRX 7700 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7700 XT10 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 7700 XT139 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS114 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7700 XT117 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS95 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7700 XT94 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GS55 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7700 XT44 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GS21 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 7700 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7700 XT10 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 7700 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7700 XT10 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GS5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 7700 XT31 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GS12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7700 XT10 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Average FPSRX 7700 XT98 FPS8800 GS80 FPSRX 7700 XT75 FPS8800 GS61 FPSRX 7700 XT59 FPS8800 GS35 FPSRX 7700 XT31 FPS8800 GS15 FPS
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX

H2H workload indices

Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.

The Benchmarks section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

IndexRX 7700 XT8800 GSDifference
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100624336%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100683564%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100673660%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1008017130%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1008410017%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.

HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX

H2H AI workload indices

Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.

The Detailed comparison section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

IndexRX 7700 XT8800 GSDifference
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100703177%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100693371%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100673660%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100722985%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100673563%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.

Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling

The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7700 XT8800 GS
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1

Architecture and release

The Architecture and release section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7700 XT8800 GS
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0Tesla
Process node5 nmBetter65 nm
Release date20232008
Device classDesktopDesktop

GPU cores, die and clocks

The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7700 XT8800 GS
Transistor count28100 millionBetter754 million
Die size346 mm²324 mm²Better
Shader units / cores3456Better96
Base clock1700 MHzBetter550 MHz
Boost clock2544 MHzBetter550 MHz

Board size, power and compatibility

The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7700 XT8800 GS
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 2x16
Length267 mm229 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Power connector8+8 pin6 pin

Display outputs and limits

The Display outputs section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7700 XT8800 GS
HDMIHDMI 2.1a
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1
USB Type-CYesNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600

Memory and compute throughput

The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 7700 XT and 8800 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7700 XT8800 GS
VRAM12 GB GDDR6768 MB GDDR3Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
Memory bus192 bit192 bit
TFLOPS35.17Better0.264
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER

Other comparisons

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Reviews and questions

AI EXPLAIN · HEAD TO HEAD

Explain this comparison

Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.

Device ARX 7700 XT74
Device B8800 GS65
What AI will explain

Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.

REAL CONFIGURATIONS

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FAQ · CHOOSE BY USE CASE

Frequently asked comparison questions

Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.

01Which is better for gaming: RX 7700 XT or 8800 GS?

RX 7700 XT has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 7700 XT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.

02Which is better for streaming?

8800 GS is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.

03Which is better for Blender?

8800 GS is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.

04Which is better for video editing?

RX 7700 XT offers more overall performance, while RX 7700 XT offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.

05Which is better for neural networks and AI?

8800 GS is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.

06Which is better for 1080p?

RX 7700 XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.

07Which is better for 1440p?

RX 7700 XT leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 7700 XT can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.

08Which is better for 4K?

RX 7700 XT is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.

09Which is better for a quiet PC?

8800 GS is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.

10Which is better without replacing the power supply?

8800 GS is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.

11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?

Consider upgrading to RX 7700 XT if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.