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

ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.4

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%

5.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.4

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%

4.7

Performance

24.0%

5.0

Memory

12.0%

5.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.7

Design

4.0%

8.5

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

  • 6.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.5
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    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 Asus TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT OC is a factory-overclocked graphics card featuring 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, a 256-bit memory interface, and 2,560 stream processors built on AMD's 7nm RDNA architecture. It delivers a base clock of 1650 MHz, a gaming clock of 1795 MHz, and a boost clock up to 1905 MHz with PCIe 4.0 support. Main characteristics include a 2.7-slot design with a triple-fan cooling system using space-grade lubricant and a protective metal backplate for structural rigidity. Key pros include strong 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, a durable TUF-branded aesthetic, and out-of-the-box overclocking that exceeds reference model speeds. However, common cons include significant cooling issues for the GDDR6 memory modules which can lead to high operating temperatures and loud fan noise under heavy loads, alongside a lack of hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Technical Specifications of ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC

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%

?

Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.4
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has a technical score of 5.44 points, which is lower than that of 72.5% 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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%

5.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

6.3
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 71.7% 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
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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

7,546 points
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC scores 7546 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 69.4% of graphics cards.
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

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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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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

1.3
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% 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
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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

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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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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

1.4
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% 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

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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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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

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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

269 mm
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC is 269 mm long, which is shorter than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% 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

125 mm
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC is 125 mm tall, which is shorter than 54.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 3.2% 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

2.7 slot/s
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC occupies 2.7 slot/s, which is wider than 65.9% of graphics cards and equal in width to 1.6% 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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ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC vs the average graphics card

  • 2 more displays supported
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 48.6% higher PassMark score
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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

    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 48.6% higher PassMark score
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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.
  • 2 more displays supported
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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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Power & Cooling
  • 23.8% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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.
  • 14.1% lower base clock speed
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,650 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 26.2% lower pixel rate
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 40% larger process node
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • No sampler feedback
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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.
  • 15 dB noisier under load
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (50 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 14 °C higher idle temperature
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (52 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 4.7% higher TDP
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (225 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 0.7 slot/s wider design
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 23.8% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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
  • 0.7 slot/s wider design
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    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

    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.2.7 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 57.3% lower FP32 performance
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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.9.754 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC 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 TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware decoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you watch modern AV1 video without leaning on the CPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
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What customers like about ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC?

  • Competitive performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming
  • Sleek and rigid aesthetic with a full-length metal backplate
  • Factory overclocked with easy additional manual overclocking potential
  • Includes helpful LEDs for PCIe power connector status
  • Power consumption is slightly more efficient than the AMD reference design

What customers dislike about ASUS TUF Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X3 OC?

  • Critical design flaw: Inadequate GDDR6 memory cooling leads to alarming temperatures over 100°C
  • High fan noise levels (up to 50-51 dBA) when under heavy load or overclocked
  • Poor VRM cooling, resulting in higher temperatures than the basic reference card
  • Limited RGB customization (shroud strip is mostly fixed blue/pink)
  • Large 2.7-slot physical footprint may not fit in smaller cases
  • Original manufacturing run was eventually discontinued due to thermal failure concerns

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

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT TUF EVO finds the updated card successfully addresses its predecessor's thermal issues by utilizing a 31% heavier heatsink, five heatpipes, and three Axial-Tech fans, resulting in excellent core cooling. This re-engineered design lowers GPU temperatures to 69°C and drops memory temperatures to a safe 88°C, providing solid 1440p...Read more

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hothardware.com
20/08/2020
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 Series Review YouTube·Hardware Unboxed

The ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 EVO and RX 5700 XT EVO graphics cards feature an upgraded, 2.7-slot triple-fan cooler designed to fix the overheating issues that plagued ASUS’s earliest Navi designs. Built with Axial-fan technology and a 44% larger surface area, the beefier heatsink improves static pressure and incorporates a 0dB silent mode that completely shuts off the fans...Read more

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

The ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT EVO is a heavily revised version of a graphics card that initially suffered from severe thermal flaws. In early production runs, the card omitted heatsinks on its GDDR6 memory chips, causing VRAM temperatures to dangerously spike over 100°C. In this "EVO" version, ASUS fixed these issues by engineering a completely redesigned 2.5-slot...Read more

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pctestbench.com
20/07/2020
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT EVO Review - PC Test Bench

The ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT EVO delivers impressive performance built on AMD's RDNA architecture. A significant pro highlighted in this review is the completely redesigned 2.7-slot cooler. Unlike the heavily criticized original non-EVO version which relied solely on passive VRAM cooling, this updated EVO edition utilizes MaxContact precision machining and active cooling...Read more

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multiplayer.it
07/07/2019
Radeon RX 5700 XT, la recensione della scheda Navi di punta Would you like to see a comparison of the thermal performance between this original TUF mo...

The review of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT by Multiplayer.it awards the graphics card a score of 7.9 out of 10, highlighting its positioning as a competitive 7-nanometer "Navi" architecture flagship engineered for high-performance 1440p gaming. Priced at $399 with a power draw of 235W, the GPU features 2560 stream processors, 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 1750MHz gaming clock speed. In...Read more

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