Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 6750 XT
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6750 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 6750 XT is the clear winner, offering 221.6% better value than Radeon RX 5700 XT.
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Radeon RX 6750 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6750 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 6750 XT is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6750 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 6750 XT currently lists from $493 EUR, $605 EUR less than the Radeon RX 5700 XT at $1,098 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6750 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 222%. The Radeon RX 6750 XT is trading below its $549 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $699 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the gentler choice at 225W versus 250W. The Radeon RX 6750 XT 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 6750 XT carries 12GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 5700 XT. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6750 XT is roughly 3 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 XT (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 XT or Radeon RX 6750 XT?
The Radeon RX 6750 XT 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6750 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 40 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6750 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 2,150 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz | 2,600 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6750 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6750 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Mar 2022 |