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 7600 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€426
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+56% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+13% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 2,048)
AMD
Radeon RX 7600 XT
Price
€565
Performance
21%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+60% Boost Clock (2,755 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

Radeon RX 7600 XT vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7600 XT vs Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 7600 XT is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 5700 currently lists from $426 EUR, $139 EUR less than the Radeon RX 7600 XT at $565 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7600 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 5%. The Radeon RX 5700 still sits about $77 EUR above its $349 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 7600 XT still sits about $236 EUR above its $329 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 5700 is the gentler choice at 180W versus 190W. The Radeon RX 7600 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 190W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 7600 XT carries 16GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 5700. 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 5700's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 7600 XT is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 (RDNA 3 vs RDNA), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 7600 XT?

The Radeon RX 7600 XT 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 5700 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 7600 XT better than the Radeon RX 5700?

The Radeon RX 7600 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 7600 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 7600 XT worth the extra $139 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX 7600 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 7600 XT
ArchitectureRDNARDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N6
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,3042,048
Ray Tracing Cores32
Tensor / AI Cores64

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 7600 XT
Base Clock1,465 MHz1,980 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz2,755 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 7600 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s288 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 7600 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP180 W190 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jan 2024