Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
Performance-wise the Radeon RX 5700 XT is out front, significantly faster, roughly 20% up on the Radeon RX 5700. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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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 XT starts at $200 EUR against $324 EUR for the Radeon RX 5700. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 5700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 94%. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 5700 is trading below its $349 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
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 all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 5700 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 2,560✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,465 MHz | 1,605 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 |