Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 106% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. But the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $696 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 5700 XT is the clear winner, offering 18.5% better value than Radeon RX 6800 XT.
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, around 106% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6800 XT packs 4,608 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 5700 XT currently lists from $484 EUR, $696 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6800 XT at $1,180 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~18% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $85 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $531 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the gentler choice at 225W versus 300W. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 300W 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 6800 XT carries 16GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 5700 XT. 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 6800 XT's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 XT or Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 6800 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6800 XT better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 XT or the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6800 XT worth the extra $696 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 6800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 72 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 1,825 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz | 2,250 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Oct 2020 |