Radeon RX 570
Polaris · 4 GB GDDR5 · 150 W
Radeon RX 7700
1900 MHz · PassMark #81
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 570 lands at 48 and Radeon RX 7700 at 48. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Radeon RX 570 if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Pick Radeon RX 7700 if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 21,015
- ✓RDNA 3 chiplet design with strong rasterization
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 570Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 570 more score per dollar ($179 vs $499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Polaris | — |
| VRAM | 4 GB GDDR5 | — |
| TBP | 150 W | — |
| Release year | 2017 | — |
| GPU clock | — | 1900 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 2430 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #81 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 21,015 |
Radeon RX 570
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
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
FAQ: Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon RX 7700
Which is better, Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX 7700? +
Both score 48 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 570 worth the price? +
At $179, Radeon RX 570 delivers a Specdex score of 48 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Radeon RX 7700 worth the price? +
At $499, Radeon RX 7700 delivers a Specdex score of 48 — strongest in passmark.
Does Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX 7700 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.
Which is the better value, Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX 7700? +
Radeon RX 570 — more score per dollar ($179 vs $499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.