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 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800S Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 47% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700.
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Radeon RX 6800S Laptop vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800S Laptop vs Radeon RX 5700
The Radeon RX 6800S Laptop is dramatically faster, around 47% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 100W against 180W, the Radeon RX 6800S 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's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6800S Laptop is roughly 3 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 6800S Laptop?
The Radeon RX 6800S Laptop is the faster card by about 47%. 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 6800S Laptop better than the Radeon RX 5700?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 6800S Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6800S Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 32 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6800S Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,465 MHz | 1,800 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 1,975 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6800S Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6800S Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 100 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jan 2022 |