GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5070 comes out dramatically faster — about 48% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070
Price
€600
Performance
46%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+60% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 3,840)
+31% Bandwidth (672 GB/s vs 512 GB/s)
+19% Boost Clock (2,512 MHz vs 2,105 MHz)
Price
€1,186
Performance
31%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+25% Ray Accelerators (60 vs 48)

GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 6800

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 48% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 is better matched to 1440p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5070 currently lists from $600 EUR, $586 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6800 at $1,186 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 193%. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $607 EUR above its $579 EUR MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 6800 carries 16GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 5070. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (Blackwell vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 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 5070 or Radeon RX 6800?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6800 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 better than the Radeon RX 6800?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, roughly 48% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Radeon RX 6800?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the Radeon RX 6800 worth the extra $586 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5070 comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 6800
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)6,1443,840
Ray Tracing Cores4860
Tensor / AI Cores192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 6800
Base Clock2,160 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock2,512 MHz2,105 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth672 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 6800
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP250 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2025Nov 2020