AMD silently launches RX 7700 non-XT with 16 GB VRAM — New RDNA 3 GPU uses nerfed Navi 32 die, offers reduced performance and increased power draw

AMD has quietly introduced the RX 7700 non-XT GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, offering similar memory bandwidth to the 7800 XT. The GPU features a reduced Navi 32 die with 2,560 Stream Processors and 40 Compute Units, resulting in lower performance compared to the 7700 XT. Despite increased power draw of 263W, the RX 7700 may appeal to users interested in local AI applications. The card is expected to be targeted towards OEMs and prebuilt systems, with pricing being a key factor for its success in the market.