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Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the Radeon RX 5700 XT is out front, significantly faster, roughly 20% up on the Radeon RX 5700.

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AMD Radeon
RX 5700
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

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AMD Radeon
RX 5700 XT
Price
A$3,683✓
Performance
18/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+11% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 2,304)
+10% Boost Clock (1,905 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)
A$3,683AORUS Radeon RX 5700 XT 8G PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card 8GB 256-bit GDDR6 GV-R57XTAORUS-8GD Video Card
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Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The Radeon RX 5700 XT packs 2,560 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 5700.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 5700 sips power at 180W next to the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the faster card by about 20%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT better than the Radeon RX 5700?

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the faster card by about 20%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureRDNARDNA
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,3042,560✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,465 MHz1,605 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,905 MHz✓

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP180 W✓225 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jul 2019