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Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 5700, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 5700, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $119 EUR cheaper.

Market Value Leader

Radeon RX 5700 is the clear winner, offering 10.9% better value than Radeon RX 5700 XT.

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AMD
Radeon RX 5700
Price
€361✓
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage

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€361XFX Radeon RX 5700 DD Boost up Ultra 8GB
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AMD
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Price
€480
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)
€480XFX RX 5700 Xt Thicc II Ultra 8GB GDDR6 1980MHz 3x DP HDMI PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card Rx-57XT8DBD6
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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.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 5700 starts at $361 EUR against $480 EUR for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~11% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $81 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 5700 draws just 180W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

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

Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

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. The Radeon RX 5700 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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.

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $119 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 5700 comes out ahead.

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

Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

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