GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 7600 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 7600 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700.
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Radeon RX 7600 XT vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7600 XT vs Radeon RX 5700
The Radeon RX 7600 XT is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 5700 is the gentler choice at 180W versus 190W. The Radeon RX 7600 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 190W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 7600 XT carries 16GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 5700. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 5700's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7600 XT is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 (RDNA 3 vs RDNA), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 7600 XT?
The Radeon RX 7600 XT is the faster card by about 40%. 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 7600 XT better than the Radeon RX 5700?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 7600 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 7600 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 7600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 32 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 7600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,465 MHz | 1,980 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,755 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 7600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 7600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 190 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jan 2024 |
