GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 5700
On performance, the GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The Radeon RX 5700, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $348 SGD cheaper.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 5700 is the clear winner, offering 60.2% better value than GeForce RTX 2070.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 5700
The GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 5700 starts at $578 SGD against $926 SGD for the GeForce RTX 2070. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~60% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 still sits about $229 SGD above its $349 SGD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $427 SGD above its $499 SGD MSRP.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5700?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5700?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 2,304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,465 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Jul 2019 |