When it comes to AMD’s Radeon lineup, the RX 7700 XT already has a strong reputation as a high-value, high-performance GPU for 1440p gaming. But Sapphire’s RX 7700 XT Pure puts a unique spin on it — ditching the overly aggressive “gamer” aesthetics for a minimal, all-white design that looks just as good as it performs.
This isn’t just another RX 7700 XT with a fresh coat of paint. The Pure edition brings excellent cooling, a touch of premium build quality, and enough horsepower to make it a serious contender in the upper mid-range GPU market.
Design: Minimalist Done Right
The first thing you’ll notice is that this card is white. Completely white. Not “white with some black accents,” but a true, sleek all-white shroud paired with white fans. It’s a bold choice in a market where almost every GPU is black or dark grey. If you’re building an all-white or pastel-themed PC, this thing will fit in like it was custom-made for your rig.
Even with the aesthetic focus, Sapphire didn’t skimp on build quality. The shroud feels solid, the backplate has a clean cut-out design for airflow, and the triple-fan setup doesn’t just look good — it’s also functional.
Specs and Under-the-Hood Power
Underneath that minimalist exterior, you’re getting the same core hardware that makes the RX 7700 XT such a strong 1440p performer:
- 12GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus
- RDNA 3 architecture for improved efficiency and performance
- Boost clock speeds that can push past 2.5 GHz under load
- Support for ray tracing, FSR 3, and AV1 encoding
This puts the RX 7700 XT Pure right in that sweet spot for gamers who want smooth 1440p performance without stepping into the much pricier RX 7900 series.
Gaming Performance: 1440p Sweet Spot
In testing, the RX 7700 XT Pure chews through modern games at 1440p without breaking a sweat. Most AAA titles can run on ultra settings while staying above 60 FPS, and in many cases, you’re looking at the 80–100 FPS range.
For esports titles like CS2, Valorant, or Overwatch 2, frame rates soar well into the triple digits, making it an easy pick for competitive gamers who also care about aesthetics.
Ray tracing performance is solid for this tier — while it can’t compete with Nvidia’s top-end RTX cards in raw RT numbers, AMD’s FSR 3 upscaling helps close the gap in a lot of games.
Cooling and Noise
The triple-fan cooler on the Pure is more than just pretty — it’s effective. Under heavy load, temperatures hover in the low 70s°C, and the noise profile is pleasantly quiet. Sapphire’s cooling design has always been a strong point, and here, it’s paired with a look that’s far from the usual gamer-industrial design.
Who It’s For
The Sapphire RX 7700 XT Pure is perfect for gamers who want:
- Strong 1440p performance without overspending
- A white-themed PC build or a minimalist setup
- Quiet and efficient cooling
- Modern features like AV1 encoding and FSR 3 for streaming or video work
