GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 6700 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 6700 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 8GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 5700 XT's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 384 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 XT (RDNA 2 vs RDNA), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 XT or Radeon RX 6700 XT?
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the faster card by about 33%. 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 6700 XT better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 XT or the Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 6700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 40 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 2,321 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz | 2,581 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 384 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 230 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Mar 2021 |