GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 5700 XT.
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 5700, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index.
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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.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 5700 draws just 180W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the faster card by about 20%. 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 5700 XT better than the Radeon RX 5700?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the 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 |