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GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700 XT trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

Market Value Leader

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 3441.7% better value than Radeon RX 5700 XT.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Price
€31
Performance
18/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,098
Performance
18/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+8% Boost Clock (1,905 MHz vs 1,770 MHz)

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700 XT post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER currently lists from $31 EUR, $1,067 EUR less than the Radeon RX 5700 XT at $1,098 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 3442%. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $699 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 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 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

They're very close on raw performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $1,067 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes out ahead.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 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 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERRadeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5602,560
Ray Tracing Cores40
Tensor / AI Cores320

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERRadeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,905 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERRadeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERRadeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP215 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jul 2019