GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800 comes out dramatically faster — about 107% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700.

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AMD

Radeon RX 5700

Price

Awaiting Data

Performance

15/100

VRAM

8 GB GDDR6

Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

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AMD

Radeon RX 6800

Price

₹74,999✓

Performance

31/100✓

VRAM

16 GB GDDR6✓

Key Specs Advantage

+67% Stream Processors (3,840 vs 2,304)

+22% Boost Clock (2,105 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

+14% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)

₹74,999MSI Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio 16G Graphic Card, Radeon RX 6800 GPU, 16 GB GDDR6 256-Bit Memory, 16 Gbps, PCIe 4, Up to 2155 MHz Core Clock, TORX Fan 4.0, Tri Frozr 2, PCIe x16

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Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 6800 is dramatically faster, around 107% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6800 packs 3,840 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 5700.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 5700 is the gentler choice at 180W versus 250W. The Radeon RX 6800 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 6800 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 5700. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 6800's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 6800?

The Radeon RX 6800 is the faster card by about 107%. 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 6800 better than the Radeon RX 5700?

The Radeon RX 6800 is dramatically faster, roughly 107% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 6800?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Specification	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6800
Architecture	RDNA	RDNA 2
Process Node	TSMC N7	TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)	2,304	3,840✓
Ray Tracing Cores	—	60

Clock Speeds

Specification	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6800
Base Clock	1,465 MHz	1,700 MHz✓
Boost Clock	1,725 MHz	2,105 MHz✓

Memory

Specification	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB✓
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	256-bit	256-bit
Memory Speed	14 Gbps	16 Gbps✓
Bandwidth	448 GB/s	512 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Specification	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6800
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP	180 W✓	250 W
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Released	Jul 2019	Nov 2020