GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for Radeon RX 5700 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Radeon RX 6800M is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 5700, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 6800M vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800M vs Radeon RX 5700
The Radeon RX 6800M is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800M is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6800M packs 2,560 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 5700.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6800M draws just 145W versus 180W for the Radeon RX 5700, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC 7nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 6800M has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 5700's 8GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 5700'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 6800M is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 (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 or Radeon RX 6800M?
The Radeon RX 6800M is the faster card by about 80%. 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 6800M better than the Radeon RX 5700?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 6800M?
Does the Radeon RX 6800M have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC 7nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,465 MHz | 1,975 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,300 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jun 2021 |