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. Value tips toward the Radeon RX 5700, though: $356 EUR cheaper for what you get.
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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 starts at $438 EUR against $794 EUR for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~51% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 still sits about $89 EUR above its $349 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $395 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
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?
Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
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Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
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 |