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GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 5700

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

Market Value Leader

GeForce RTX 2070 is the clear winner, offering 750.0% better value than Radeon RX 5700.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Price
€44
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€373
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,620 MHz)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 5700

The GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700 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

Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 starts at $44 EUR against $373 EUR for the Radeon RX 5700. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 750%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 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 or Radeon RX 5700?

The GeForce RTX 2070 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

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

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

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

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 worth the extra $329 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070?

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

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

The GeForce RTX 2070 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,3042,304
Ray Tracing Cores36
Tensor / AI Cores288

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,465 MHz
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700
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 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP175 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2018Jul 2019