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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£380
  • Avg. price in US: ~$210
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 225 W

ASUS 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.

5.3

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%

5.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.3

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%

3.9

Performance

24.0%

4.8

Memory

12.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.4

Design

4.0%

8.6

Connectivity & Media

Good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £380

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Verdict

The Asus Radeon RX 5700 XT is a high-performance graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA architecture, featuring the Navi 10 GPU with 2560 stream processors and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit memory bus. It offers robust 1440p gaming performance with a base clock of 1605 MHz and boost speeds reaching up to 1905 MHz (or 2035 MHz on OC models), while supporting PCIe 4.0 for high data bandwidth. Main pros include its exceptional value-to-performance ratio for rasterized gaming and premium cooling solutions like the triple-fan Axial-tech system on Strix models, which maintains lower temperatures than reference designs. However, it lacks hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-upscaling (DLSS) capabilities, and some models can suffer from high memory temperatures and significant power draw under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of ASUS 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%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.3
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has a technical score of 5.26 points, which is lower than that of 74.9% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

6.2
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 75.6% 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

N/A
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

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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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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

12
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 92.7% of graphics cards and equal to 7.1% of graphics cards.
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

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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
ASUS 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

6
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT supports up to 6 displays, which is more than 98.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% 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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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
ASUS 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

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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
ASUS 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

225 W
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has a board power limit of 225 W, which is higher than that of 52.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

1,100 g
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT weighs 1100 g, which is heavier than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT vs the average graphics card

  • 2 more displays supported
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    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

    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.6 vs 4
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS 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

    ASUS 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
  • 4x larger L1 cache
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (512 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    What it is: Total size of L1 cache per core or SM
    When it matters: When you want deeper cache-level hardware context than benchmark charts alone provide.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (512 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.512 vs 128
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 4x larger L1 cache
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (512 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2 more displays supported
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS 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.

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Performance
Memory
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Power & Cooling
  • 23.8% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS 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.
  • 57.3% lower FP32 performance
    ASUS 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
    ASUS 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
    ASUS 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
    ASUS 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
    ASUS 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
    ASUS 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
    ASUS 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
    ASUS 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
    ASUS 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 ray tracing
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    ASUS 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.
  • 4 older
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DirectX version
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • No sampler feedback
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    ASUS 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.
  • 10 °C higher idle temperature
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (48 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 4.7% higher TDP
    ASUS 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.
  • 23.8% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS 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

    ASUS 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 ray tracing
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Hardware support for real-time ray tracing effects
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows and want to avoid buying a card that only handles traditional raster graphics well.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ASUS 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

    ASUS 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
  • 40% larger process node
    ASUS 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.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS 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
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    ASUS 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.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS 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.14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 57.3% lower FP32 performance
    ASUS 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.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS 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.9.75 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • 16.4% lower base clock speed
    ASUS 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.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS 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.1605 MHz vs 1920 MHz
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT?

  • Strong 1440p gaming performance, often matching or exceeding the RTX 2070
  • Excellent build quality with premium aesthetics and RGB lighting
  • Effective cooling on ROG Strix models, providing significantly lower temperatures than reference designs
  • Dual BIOS feature allows users to switch between high-performance and quiet operation
  • Fan-stop technology ensures the card is completely silent during idle or light tasks
  • Great value on the current used market for budget 1080p and 1440p gaming

What customers dislike about ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT?

  • Lack of hardware-accelerated ray tracing support compared to Nvidia rivals
  • Initial cooling issues on early TUF models, specifically related to high memory temperatures
  • High power consumption, often requiring a 600W+ power supply and dual 8-pin connectors
  • Large physical footprint (2.7 or 3-slot design) may not fit in compact PC cases
  • Premium price at launch was significantly higher than the base AMD MSRP
  • Occasional driver stability issues reported during the first year of release

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20/08/2020
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 Series Review If you need help analyzing the thermal performance differences or gaming frame rates between these spe...

The ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT EVO reviews highlight a significantly upgraded cooling solution designed to correct the overheating issues seen in ASUS's early Navi designs. Equipped with a 44% larger surface area heat sink and triple Axial-tech fans, these 2.7-slot cards effectively minimize noise and maximize static pressure. The middle fan is slightly smaller,...Read more

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20/07/2020
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT EVO Review

The PCTestBench review highlights the ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT EVO as a highly capable, factory-overclocked graphics card that delivers significant improvements over its predecessor. Built on AMD's RDNA architecture with 8GB of GDDR6 video memory, this "EVO" revision directly addresses the severe thermal flaws of the original non-EVO model, which had faced heavy...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/06/2020
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT TUF EVO Review

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT TUF EVO highlights a successful redesign that corrects previous thermal issues with a new cooling apparatus, resulting in significantly lower GPU temperatures (69°C) and reduced memory temperatures. The card delivers excellent 1440p gaming performance (87 FPS average) with an idle fan-stop feature, providing a silent experience...Read more

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tweaktown.com
03/06/2020
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT EVO Review

The ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT EVO addresses previous thermal issues with a redesigned 2.5-slot heatsink, upgraded backplate, and three Axial-tech fans, providing one of the coolest operating custom cards in its tier. It delivers strong 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, featuring 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, an aggressive aesthetic, and subtle RGB lighting. Drawbacks include a...Read more

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vortez.net
29/08/2019
ASUS ROG STRIX RX 5700 XT OC Review - Introduction

The ASUS ROG STRIX RX 5700 XT OC is presented as a premium custom-engineered version of AMD's next-gen Navi GPU, specifically designed to dominate 1440p gaming. This model features a significant factory overclock and utilizes high-end construction via Auto-Extreme Technology for precise soldering. Its standout hardware feature is the MaxContact cooler, which pairs a massive...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/06/2020
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT TUF EVO Review

The ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT TUF EVO, reviewed by TechPowerUp, effectively corrects the severe thermal issues of its predecessor by introducing a 31% heavier heatsink and a triple-fan design, which lowers memory temperatures by approximately 26°C. Proved to be a high-performance, factory-overclocked card, it offers superior cooling, idle-fan stop functionality, and excellent 1440p...Read more

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overclockersclub.com
11/08/2019
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT Review

The Overclockers Club review of the ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT highlights the card as a strong, competitive option for 1440p gaming, delivering superior performance over the RTX 2060 SUPER. Key pros include excellent out-of-the-box performance, an attractive price point, and a relatively quiet fan profile during normal operation. However, the reference blower-style cooler struggles with...Read more

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overclock3d.net
12/08/2019
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT Review

The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT is presented as a premium, high-performance card featuring excellent thermal management through a massive heatsink and Axial-tech fans, alongside a robust 14-phase VRM and dual-BIOS functionality. It delivers strong 1440p performance and supports features like Radeon Image Sharpening for improved visuals. However, the review highlights that the...Read more

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techpowerup.com
12/08/2019
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT STRIX OC Review

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT STRIX OC highlights a significant upgrade over the reference model, featuring a high-performance custom cooler, robust factory overclock, and idle fan-stop functionality. Key advantages include superior thermal and noise management at 1440p, alongside premium features such as PWM headers for case fans and a full-coverage...Read more

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allround-pc.com
03/10/2019
Test: Asus TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 & Radeon RX 5700 XT Referenzdesign

The reviewed article compares two Navi 10-based graphics cards built on AMD’s 7nm RDNA architecture: the custom-designed Asus TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Reference Design. In benchmark testing against 2018 Nvidia Turing counterparts, both cards demonstrated strong price-to-performance value, delivering smooth gameplay at 1440p resolution and displaying...Read more

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allround-pc.com
04/08/2020
Test: ASUS Dual RX 5700 XT Evo OC - gut und günstig?

The ASUS Dual RX 5700 XT Evo OC is an affordable graphics card evaluated for high-detail gaming at 1440p resolution, offering an 18.5% to 23% performance increase over the lower-end RX 5600 XT. Architecturally, it utilizes a 7nm Navi10 chip with 2,560 shader units and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface. The custom cooling system comprises two 95 mm axial fans, six copper...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
13/03/2026
MAJ du test de la ASUS ROG Strix RX 5700 XT, en version officielle cette fois

The updated review of the ASUS ROG Strix RX 5700 XT addresses a major manufacturing flaw present in the initial launch versions, where a loose mounting pressure between the radiator and the GPU caused severe overheating. While the reviewers previously fixed this manually by tightening the cooler themselves, this official update evaluates ASUS's factory-corrected retail model....Read more

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elchapuzasinformatico.com
04/09/2019
Review: Asus ROG Strix Radeon 5700 XT

The El Chapuzas Informático review highlights the Asus ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT as a premium, 2.7-slot card featuring excellent custom cooling with three 90mm Axial-tech fans, a robust 14-phase VRM, and a factory-overclocked core. Key advantages include superior cooling performance, quiet operation, a dual-BIOS switch for performance/quiet modes, and Aura Sync RGB lighting....Read more

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