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 XT and Radeon RX 6700M.
The Radeon RX 6700M is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 28% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 6700M vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6700M vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 6700M is significantly faster, around 28% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6700M draws just 135W 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. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC 7nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 10GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 6700M has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 8GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 5700 XT's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s (256-bit vs 160-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6700M is roughly 2 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 6700M?
The Radeon RX 6700M is the faster card by about 28%. 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 6700M better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 XT or the Radeon RX 6700M?
Does the Radeon RX 6700M have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC 7nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 72 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 2,100 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz | 2,300 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 160-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 320 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 135 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jun 2021 |