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GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 XT comes out ahead: well ahead on speed, about 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Best performance and best value in one card here — the clear recommendation if you can afford it.

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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 $170 USD, $20 USD less than the Radeon RX 5700 XT at $190 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 5700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 7%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is trading below its $399 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

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?

The Radeon RX 5700 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 GeForce RTX 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.

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. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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 $20 USD over the GeForce RTX 2070?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The Radeon RX 5700 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 GeForce RTX 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
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

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,605 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,905 MHz✓

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
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

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP175 W✓225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedOct 2018Jul 2019