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 5700 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6700S Laptop comes out marginally faster — about 6% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
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Radeon RX 6700S Laptop vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6700S Laptop vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 6700S Laptop is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 225W, the Radeon RX 6700S Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 5700 XT's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6700S Laptop is roughly 3 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 6700S Laptop?
The Radeon RX 6700S Laptop is the faster card. 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 6700S Laptop better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700S Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 1,792 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 56 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700S Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 1,700 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz✓ | 1,890 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700S Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700S Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 225 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jan 2022 |