GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 XT comes out significantly faster — about 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. But the GeForce RTX 2070 is the better value, undercutting it by $484 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Price
€644
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,128
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+18% Boost Clock (1,905 MHz vs 1,620 MHz)
+11% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 2,304)

Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce RTX 2070

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2070 currently lists from $644 EUR, $484 EUR less than the Radeon RX 5700 XT at $1,128 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~46% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $145 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $729 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 175W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 2070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 XT?

Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT better than the GeForce RTX 2070?

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2070 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $484 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,3042,560
Ray Tracing Cores36
Tensor / AI Cores288

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,905 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP175 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedOct 2018Jul 2019