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GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 5700

Quick Verdict

Neither the GeForce RTX 2070 nor the Radeon RX 5700 pulls ahead in performance; treat them as equals on speed. The Radeon RX 5700, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $0 USD cheaper.

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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

On price, expect to pay $170 USD for the Radeon RX 5700 versus $170 USD for the GeForce RTX 2070. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 is trading below its $349 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

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

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

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 5700 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

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

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 GeForce RTX 2070 worth the extra $0 USD over the Radeon RX 5700?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 5700 comes out ahead.

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,3042,304
Ray Tracing Cores36—
Tensor / AI Cores288—

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,465 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,725 MHz✓

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP175 W✓180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2018Jul 2019