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MSI Radeon RX 5700 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£340VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):180 W

MSI Radeon RX 5700 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications, 7 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI Radeon RX 5700
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

40%

5.6

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

5.6

List score

10%

5.6

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 85% of graphics cards
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

▼Worse than 75%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

44%

3.7

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.0

Power

11%

8.2

Features

5%

7.5

Design

4%

8.6

Connectivity

▼Worse than 77%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
5 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 69%
5.6

List score

List score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 92 lists (1%)
★Better than 94%
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What reviewers say about the MSI Radeon RX 5700

Based on 5 · 2

Reviewers like that it stays cool and fairly quiet, but criticize the lack of ray tracing and its bulky, heavy design.
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Criticised
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What owners say about the MSI Radeon RX 5700

Based on 164 owners sharing their experience in online comments

69%positive11%mixed20%negative

Owners praise its strong, affordable gaming performance, while driver crashes and heat remain the biggest frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report game crashes, freezes and driver problems, particularly with some Adrenalin 2020 releases; older or clean-installed drivers sometimes helped.39
  • Owners report random black screens or no signal, often with a second monitor or TV; changing AMD scaling to Fit display sometimes fixed it.21
  • Under heavy gaming, owners see 80–90 °C, with junction temperatures near 100 °C; dust buildup in the cooler made it worse, and cleaning helped.13
  • In some games at 1080p, the GPU downclocks and stays around 50% usage, leaving frame rates low; higher resolutions run better.11
  • Flashing the XT BIOS sometimes left cards not posting, unstable, or losing power under load, as the XT draws more power.6
  • Owners report micro-stutters and frame drops, especially with background apps or a second monitor; some say an older driver such as 20.4.1 helped.5
  • Owners report draws of 150–230 W, with an XT BIOS flash sometimes doubling consumption, and some needing a bigger power supply.5
  • Owners report random one-second black screens and micro-stutters when a second monitor or 4K TV is connected.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI Radeon RX 5700

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

44%

3.7

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.0

Power

11%

8.2

Features

5%

7.5

Design

4%

8.6

Connectivity

5.6
Reviews score
8.2
List score
5.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.0
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
8,200 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 8,200 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 77% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
12,663 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 12,663 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 79.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
6,436 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 6,436 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 77.5% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
7.95 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 7.95 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 77.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
14,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 14,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 69.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
180 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 57.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
180 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 180 W under peak load, which is lower than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
600 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 53.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
225 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W, which is higher than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
180 W
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What reviewers say
Size
270x 110x 35 mm
Length
297 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 297 mm long, which is longer than 55.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,020 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,020 g, which is heavier than 50.2% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

MSI Radeon RX 5700 vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 69% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    5 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • More FP64 throughput
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    180 W vs 215 W
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 69% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    5 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • More FP64 throughput
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    180 W vs 215 W
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 31.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 26.3% lower list score
    List score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 92 lists (1%)
    5.6 vs 7.6
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 26.3% lower list score
    List score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 92 lists (1%)
    5.6 vs 7.6
  • 28.2% lower sentiment score
    5.6 vs 7.8
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    MSI Radeon RX 5700 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.97 vs 7.4).
    6.97 vs 7.41
  • 31.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 23.7% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,465 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,465 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 34.3% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (248.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    248.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 64.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    7.95 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 31.6% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (110.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    110.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    144 vs 184
  • 4 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    August 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • 44.1% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (12,663 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    12,663 points vs 22,638 points
  • 44.5% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8,200 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    8,200 points vs 14,779 points
  • 4 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    36 vs 40
  • 46.7% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (6,436 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    6,436 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    7 nm vs 5 nm
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Lower VRS tier
    This graphics card supports a lower VRS tier than the average graphics card (Tier 1 vs Tier 2).
    Tier 1 vs Tier 2
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1 vs 3.1
  • 55% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (10,300 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    10,300 million vs 22,900 million
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • No 3D output
    This graphics card does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 12 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (79 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    79 °C vs 67 °C
  • 7.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (43 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    43 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    45 °C vs 37 °C
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm
  • 14.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (297 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    297 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Matt's Paddock
≈ estimated
09/10/2019
Hands-on review · overclocking, temperatures and noise tests
Verdict
MSI Radeon RX 5700 is a top contender: quiet and cool, though it costs more than typical RX 5700 cards.
9.0
PC Crazy
≈ estimated
04/10/2019
Hands-on review · temperature and frame rate tests
Verdict
MSI Radeon RX 5700 is a cool, good-looking card with good frame rates and good value for money.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
23/08/2020
Benchmark test · Blower cooler
Verdict
The AMD Radeon RX 5700 suits 1080p and 1440p gaming, coming close to an RTX 2070 in places, but its loud fan and missing ray tracing hold it back.
7.0
jide.fr
≈ estimated
25/07/2022
Benchmark review · Power and noise
Verdict
The AMD Radeon RX 5700 is an efficient card for 1080p and 1440p, drawing 94W in games, but 4K is out of reach and its fan is loud at rest.
8.8
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
14/10/2019
Teardown review · Twin Frozr cooler
Verdict
The MSI RX 5700 Gaming X is a quiet, well-cooled card that performs close to an RTX 2060 Super, though its 1.4 kg bulk and tiny overclocking headroom limit it.
8.0
razorman.net
≈ estimated
20/03/2020
Benchmark review · Quiet cooling
Verdict
The MSI RX 5700 Gaming X is a cool, quiet card that edges past an RTX 2060, but it is bulky, runs above its rated power and lacks ray tracing.
8.0
techtesters.eu
≈ estimated
20/01/2020
Lab review · Quiet cooling
Verdict
The MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X is a very quiet, cool card that suits buyers who like its look, though its near-30cm length and red accents are drawbacks.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about MSI Radeon RX 5700

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio for 1440p gaming at Ultra settings.
  • Strong value alternative to the Nvidia RTX 2060 and 2060 Super.
  • The Gaming X model features premium build quality with a dual-fan cooler that remains quiet during most gameplay.
  • Includes 8GB of GDDR6 memory, offering better future-proofing than some competitors with 6GB.
  • Support for modern features like Radeon Image Sharpening (RIS) and Radeon Anti-Lag.
  • Relatively low power consumption (roughly 165W-185W during gaming) compared to its 'XT' counterpart.

What customers don't like about MSI Radeon RX 5700

  • Lack of hardware-based ray tracing support, which is present in competing Nvidia cards.
  • Reference models with blower-style coolers are reported to be notably loud and run hot under heavy loads.
  • Some users report persistent driver stability issues, including occasional black screens or crashes.
  • Very limited overclocking potential; manual attempts often result in high heat with minimal performance gains.
  • MSI's 'Evoke' variant was criticized for initial thermal pad issues affecting memory cooling (partially fixed in later BIOS updates).
  • Missing USB-C VirtualLink port for VR headsets, which was a standard on rival Nvidia cards at the time.

Verdict

The MSI Radeon RX 5700 is a mid-range graphics card built on AMD's 7nm RDNA architecture, featuring 2,304 stream processors and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a 448 GB/s bandwidth. Core specifications include a base clock of 1,465 MHz, a game clock of 1,625 MHz, and a boost clock of up to 1,725 MHz, all operating over a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface with a 180W power draw. Main characteristics of MSI-specific models like the MECH OC often include a dual-fan cooling system with Torx 3.0 fans and a solid backplate for improved structural integrity and heat dissipation. Its primary pros are excellent 1440p gaming performance for its class, strong power efficiency compared to previous generations, and support for modern features like Radeon Image Sharpening and FidelityFX. However, notable cons include lack of dedicated hardware ray-tracing support and reports that certain MSI designs can run relatively hot or loud under heavy thermal loads compared to premium aftermarket alternatives.

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