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  • Avg. price: ~£430
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 225 W

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.6

Technical Score

10.0%

8.6

User score

Good
5.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.6

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

6.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.1

Design

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity & Media

Good
8.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 4.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA architecture, featuring a Navi 10 GPU with 2,560 stream processors, 160 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 64 ROPs. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit memory bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448 GB/s and operating at a base clock of 1,605 MHz with a boost up to 1,905 MHz. Its main strengths include excellent price-to-performance value for 1440p gaming, high energy efficiency compared to previous GCN architectures with a 225W TDP, and support for PCIe 4.0. However, its notable drawbacks include a lack of hardware-accelerated ray tracing, relatively high operating temperatures that can exceed 100°C (Tjunction), and a noisy blower-style cooler on the reference model.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.6

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

6.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.1

Design

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity & Media

5.6
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a technical score of 5.61 points, which is lower than that of 68.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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8.6
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a user score of 8.59 points, which is higher than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

6.6
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 57.2% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

16,957 points
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16957 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 65.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

9.754 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers 9.754 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 78% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

448 GB/s
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

225 W
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a TDP of 225 W, which is higher than that of 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

225 W
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225 W under peak load, which is higher than 53.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

600 W
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

225 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

272 mm
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is 272 mm long, which is shorter than 56.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT vs the average graphics card

  • Includes dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 48.6% higher PassMark score
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (16,957 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
    What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
    When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (16,957 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.16957 points vs 11411 points
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.600 W vs 650 W
  • 7.4% higher user score
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.59 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.59 vs 8.000).8.59 vs 8
  • 4.34x more popular
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).10 vs 2.3
  • 48.6% higher PassMark score
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (16,957 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Performance
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 23.8% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,905 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 192 fewer AI cores
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 57.3% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.8 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 16.4% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,605 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 26.2% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (121.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 19.1% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (304.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 57.8% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (9.8 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No XeSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 older
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 8 dB noisier under load
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (43 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 27 dB noisier at idle
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (27 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 4.7% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (225 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 23.8% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,905 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,905 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1905 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 192 fewer AI cores
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.0 vs 192
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Fans automatically stop when temperature is low
    When it matters: When the PC spends a lot of time at idle and you care about keeping the desktop quiet during browsing, office work, or video playback.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

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    AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.7 nm vs 5 nm
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT?

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to equivalent Nvidia cards
  • Strong 1440p gaming performance, often exceeding 60fps in AAA titles
  • Innovative RDNA architecture with significant IPC improvements over older GCN cards
  • Useful software features like Radeon Image Sharpening (RIS) and Radeon Anti-Lag
  • Support for PCIe 4.0, providing early future-proofing for compatible systems
  • Competitive power efficiency for its performance tier

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT?

  • Reference 'blower-style' cooler runs very hot (high junction temperatures) and loud
  • Lacks hardware-based ray tracing support, which is standard on rival RTX cards
  • History of driver instability, specifically 'black screen' crashes and system freezes
  • Limited overclocking headroom due to thermal constraints on stock designs
  • Some third-party models (like the early Asus TUF Gaming X3) had poor VRAM cooling
  • High VRAM power consumption at idle with high-refresh-rate monitors

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techspot.com
24/04/2024
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Revisit: How Does It Compare ... If you need help digging up performance data or comparing the benchmark metrics from these spec...

The TechSpot review of the 2019 AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT confirms it remains a viable budget option for 1080p gaming, often matching the RTX 2060 Super, RX 6600, and Intel Arc A770 in raw rasterization. With strong performance in titles like Halo Infinite (71 fps) and Watch Dogs: Legion (100 fps), it offers high value on the used market. However, the card shows its age with poor...Read more

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techspot.com
04/08/2022
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Revisit: 3 Years Later - TechSpot

Three years after its 2019 launch, TechSpot's review finds that the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT remains a highly capable performer in rasterized gaming, offering excellent longevity and outperforming competitors like the RTX 2060 Super and RTX 3060 in many titles. The card holds up well for high-refresh-rate 1080p and respectable 1440p gaming without requiring immediate upgrades. However,...Read more

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tomshardware.com
06/02/2020
Aorus RX 5700 XT 8G Review: As Fast as XT can Be?

The Aorus RX 5700 XT 8G is a premium, factory-overclocked graphics card that excels at 1440p gaming with ultra settings and can even handle 4K resolution at 60 fps if you lower some graphic settings. Built on TSMC's 7nm process, this flagship Navi 10 card features 40 Compute Units, 2,560 stream processors, and 8GB of GDDR6 memory. It delivers significant performance gains over...Read more

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tomshardware.com
28/01/2020
Gigabyte RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8G Review - Tom's Hardware

The Gigabyte RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8G is an affordable aftermarket graphics card featuring a Navi 10 GPU built on TSMC's 7nm process with 2,560 Stream Processors and 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus. Designed with a conservative black and silver shroud, a basic metal backplate, and a splash of RGB lighting on the top logo, it functions as a 2.5-slot card that measures 11...Read more

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tomshardware.com
21/11/2019
Sapphire Nitro+ RX 5700 XT Review: Triple-Fan Cooling, Fast ...

The Sapphire Nitro+ RX 5700 XT is an impressive custom-designed graphics card that enhances AMD’s Navi 10 GPU architecture with robust power delivery and a powerful custom cooling solution. Built on a 7nm process with 2,560 Stream processors and 8GB of GDDR6 memory, this model stands out by offering some of the highest out-of-the-box clock speeds available, reaching an optimistic...Read more

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techspot.com
14/08/2019
MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Evoke OC Review - TechSpot

The ⁠TechSpot review of the MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Evoke OC highlights it as a solid, compact (235 mm) custom card featuring premium aluminum construction and a matching backplate. It successfully improves on the reference design by offering superior thermal performance and lower noise levels, establishing itself as a strong 1440p gaming option. Conversely, the review notes...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
11/07/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT - Review 2019 - PCMag UK

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is an outstanding midrange graphics card built on AMD's 7-nanometer RDNA architecture, which replaces the aging GCN design. Launched at a highly competitive price of $399 after a strategic pre-release price cut, it targets smooth 1440p gaming and directly challenges Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2060 Super and RTX 2070 Super. The card includes 8GB of GDDR6 memory,...Read more

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techspot.com
08/07/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT and RX 5700 Review - TechSpot

The TechSpot review of the $350 AMD Radeon RX 5700 highlights it as a strong, power-efficient, 7nm RDNA-based midrange card offering excellent 1440p gaming performance. It consistently outperforms the RTX 2060 and competes with the RTX 2060 Super, providing superior price-to-performance value. Key cons of the reference model include a hot, loud blower-style cooler and the absence of...Read more

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pk.ign.com
07/07/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT – Review and Benchmarks - IGN Pakistan

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is a mid-high-end graphics card built on a new 7nm process and RDNA architecture, delivering strong competition to Nvidia in the 1440p gaming segment. Priced aggressively at $399, it undercuts the Nvidia RTX 2070 Super by $100 while offering highly competitive performance, frequently outpacing the $400 RTX 2060 Super at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Key...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
11/07/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Review - PCMag Australia

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is an outstanding midrange graphics card built on the new 7-nanometer RDNA architecture, which successfully marks AMD's return to the competitive GPU space. Priced aggressively at $399 following a last-minute pre-release price drop, it is specifically designed to target smooth 1440p gaming above 60 frames per second. In benchmarking tests, the card delivers...Read more

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tomshardware.com
21/11/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 5700Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Review - Tom's Hardware(anandtech.com) | 07 July 2019 | The AMD Rad...

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 5700 are built on TSMC’s 7nm FinFET process using the new RDNA architecture, featuring a compact 251 mm 2 m m 2 die size and 10.3 billion transistors. Shifting from the older Graphics Core Next design, the fully-enabled RX 5700 XT boasts 40 Compute Units (CUs), 2,560 Stream processors, 64 ROPs, and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
07/07/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review finds the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT to be a highly competitive $399, 7 nm "Navi 10" card delivering excellent 1440p performance that matches the RTX 2070 Super. Key pros include high IPC gains, 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, and efficient single-monitor idle power, alongside features like Radeon Image Sharpening. However, the reference card is hindered by a loud,...Read more

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wepc.com
19/10/2023
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Review

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is a highly affordable graphics card built on a 7nm manufacturing process and the gaming-focused RDNA architecture. It delivers excellent 1440p gaming performance, consistently achieving over 60 FPS in demanding titles like Metro Exodus and exceeding 100 FPS in games like CS:GO. In benchmarks, the card heavily outperforms the Nvidia RTX 2060 SUPER by an...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
06/08/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT and RX 5700 review: Navi cards are a return to form

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (£329) and RX 5700 (£290) debut the efficient 7nm RDNA architecture, delivering exceptional price-to-performance value that matches or beats Nvidia’s pricier counterparts. In benchmarks, the 40-compute-unit RX 5700 XT routinely outperforms the RTX 2070, offering smooth 1440p and playable 4K gaming. Meanwhile, the 36-compute-unit RX 5700 edges out the RTX...Read more

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techradar.com
19/07/2022
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT review

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT introduces the 7nm RDNA architecture, shifting AMD's focus entirely toward optimized mainstream gaming performance rather than raw compute power. Built to compete directly with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 and RTX 2060 Super, this graphics card proves to be a 1440p powerhouse, effortlessly handling demanding titles like Metro Exodus and World War Z without...Read more

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rockpapershotgun.com
07/07/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT review

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is a powerful $399 graphics card that effectively competes with Nvidia's RTX 2060 Super and older RTX 2070 GPUs, offering impressive 1440p gaming and competent entry-level 4K performance. Built with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, it features a bumped 1605MHz base clock, a 1755MHz game clock, and four more compute units than its non-XT sibling. At 1440p, it runs...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
07/07/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Review

The Trusted Reviews evaluation of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT highlights it as a highly capable mid-range graphics card that marks a major competitive return for AMD. Built on 7nm RDNA architecture, the card delivers impressive 1440p gaming performance, 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and efficient features like Radeon Image Sharpening, all while offering superior value over Nvidia alternatives....Read more

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geeknetic.es
07/07/2019
Review AMD Radeon RX 5700Go to product viewer dialog for this item. y AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Geeknetic review evaluates the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT graphics cards, which mark the debut of the 7nm RDNA architecture (Navi 10) designed to replace the aging GCN technology. Priced starting from 375 Euros, these cards feature 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448 GB/s of bandwidth. The standard RX 5700 includes 36 compute units (2,304 shaders) with a...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
08/10/2019
Asus ROG Strix RX 5700 XT Review en español (Análisis completo)

The Asus ROG Strix RX 5700 XT delivers a massive performance boost over AMD's baseline model, successfully rivaling the Nvidia RTX 2070 Super in multiple benchmarks. Built with an extensive 11 phase digital VRM and utilizing the 7nm Navi 10 architecture, the card achieves frame-rate gains of over 10 to 15 FPS in major gaming titles while staying close to a steady 60 FPS in 4K...Read more

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geektopia.es
07/09/2019
Análisis: Radeon RX 5700 XT de AMD - Geektopia

The Radeon RX 5700 XT reference model marks a significant leap for AMD, showcasing the efficiency of its 7nm TSMC manufacturing process and the gaming-centric RDNA architecture. In terms of pros, the graphics card delivers excellent raw performance for its price point, routinely outperforming the NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super and occasionally matching the higher-tier RTX 2080, particularly...Read more

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