Are you looking to upgrade your graphics card but don’t know which is the right one for you?
Our two-part ‘Is It Good for Gaming’ series is back and this time we’re covering the AMD Radeon RX 7000 and NVIDIA RTX 40 Series. We’ll be showcasing everything you need to know about these graphics cards, highlighting their key features and explaining why you want them for gaming.
In this blog post, we’re covering the AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series.
The AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series
Harnessing RDNA 3 architecture the AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series has been fine-tuned for gaming and streaming alike. Designed utilising a chiplet design, the RX Radeon 7000 Series combines both the 5nm and 6nm processors to deliver up to 54% more performance compared to RDNA 2.
Plus, with high-speed GDDR6 video memory, AMD Infinity Cache, and more, you can enjoy a hefty 1.7 times uplift in performance, even at up to demanding 4K resolutions! Everything you need for AAA gaming in one tasty GPU.
If you want more details about the Radeon RX 7000 Series, including all the hardware you need to upgrade, check out our ultimate guide.
The GPUs:
Below are all the graphics cards currently available in the Radeon RX 7000 Series;
| RX 7900 XTX | RX 7900 XT | RX 7800 XT | RX 7700 XT | RX 7600 | RX 7900 GRE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compute units | 96 | 84 | 60 | 54 | 23 | 80 |
| Base clock speed | 1900MHz | 1500MHz | 2124MHz | 2171MHz | 2250MHz | 1287MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2500MHZ | 24000MHz | 2430MHz | 2544MHz | 2655MHz | 2245MHz |
| VRAM | 24GB | 20GB | 16GB | 12GB | 8GB | 16GB |
Why You Want the Radeon RX 7000 Series for Gaming
If you’re on the fence about upgrading to a Radeon RX 7000 Series, here are five more reasons why you want an RX 7000 for gaming.
AMD Infinity Cache
AMD Infinity Cache serves as a built-in bandwidth amplifier to boost your performance by up to 3.25 times, allowing you to take advantage of blisteringly fast in-game speeds.
Radiance Display Engine
AMD Radiance Display Engine is brand-new to the Radeon RX 7000 Series. This powerful integrated tech utilises a 12-bit per channel to deliver up to 68 million true-to-life colours for next-level immersion.
FidelityFX Super Resolution
FidelityFX Super Resolution is AMD’s very own upscaling tech. Harnessing powerful AI to render your images, FSR can deliver ultra-fast frame rates, minimal latency, and ultra-realistic visuals.
FSR 3.0 is the latest generation of FidelityFX Super Resolution. Check out our blog post for more details on how this tech can boost your gaming.
Smart Access Memory
Gives your CPU full access to GPU memory to boost performance when you need it most.
FreeSync
FreeSync is AMD’s powerful display technology which synchronises GPU output with your monitor to deliver virtually zero stutter or screen tearing.
Which GPU Should You Buy For…
Casual/Entry-Level
For casual/entry-level gaming, we recommend the RX 7600 XT. This GPU is the ultimate upgrade for casual gaming at up to 1080p resolutions. Boasting 23 compute units and clock speeds of up to 2655MHz, unlock fast performance and realistic visuals.
Sapphire Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G GDDR6 Graphics Card
- 22048 stream processors
- 2539MHz base clock speed
- 2810MHz boosted clock speed
- 16GB GDDR6
Mid-Range
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the perfect choice for gamers and streamers looking to harness cutting-edge hardware. Armed with RNDA 3 architecture, up to 16GB GDDR6, and speeds of up to 2430MHz, enjoy lifelike graphics and peak performance in all your favourite AAA games.
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
- 3840 stream processors
- 2124MHz base clock speed
- 2430MHz boosted clock speed
- 16GB GDDR6
Enthusiast-Grade
For enthusiasts and content creators, there is the RX 7900 XTX. This GPU has been optimised to render all your games or creative tasks with smooth frame rates and hyper-realistic visuals at up to 4K.
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC 24GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
- 6144 stream processors
- 2330MHz base clock speed
- 2525MHz boosted clock speed
- 24GB GDDR6
Don’t Want to Build Your Own?
Is building your own gaming PC a little too daunting? At Overclockers UK, you can find plenty of PC systems with an AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series. We’ve got our top PC picks for you below.
OcUK Gaming Harrier Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable base hardware specification
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
OcUK Gaming Kestrel Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Adjustable hardware specification
- As standard includes an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and AMD Radeon RX 7600
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Optional secondary storage drive
OcUK Gaming Zirconium Ice Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable base hardware
- Includes AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 5.0GHz max turbo and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
OcUK Gaming Condor Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Adjustable hardware specification
- As standard includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Optional secondary SSD
Have You Upgraded to a Radeon RX 7000 Series?
Have you upgraded to a Radeon RX 7000 Series? What are your thoughts on this GPU? Has it boosted your gaming performance? Let us know in the comments.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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