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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):225 W

MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

90%

5.7

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

▼Worse than 76% of graphics cards
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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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 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

▼Worse than 78%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

44%

4.3

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11%

8.0

Platform & Features

5%

6.2

Design

4%

8.6

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 77%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

44%

4.3

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11%

8.0

Platform & Features

5%

6.2

Design

4%

8.6

Connectivity & Media

5.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than that of 70% of products in this category.
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
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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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

6.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
9,611 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 9,611 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 72.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
16,729 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 16,729 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 70.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
16,892 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 16,892 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 65% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
9.75 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 9.75 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 75.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% 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 41.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% 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 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% 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% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
225 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 225 W, which is higher than that of 54.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
280 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 280 W under peak load, which is higher than 64.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
337 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 337 W, which is higher than that of 80.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
225 W
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Size
297x 140x 58 mm
This graphics card measures 297x140x 58 mm, which is larger than 63.2% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Length
297 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 297 mm long, which is longer than 54.6% 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 79.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,406 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,406 g, which is heavier than 70.2% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 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
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 21% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1980 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,980 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, 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
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.63 vs 7.2).
    6.63 vs 7.2
  • 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.
  • 21% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1980 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,980 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 56.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    9.75 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 25.3% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (121.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    121.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 20% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (304.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    304.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 9.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1730 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,730 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 26.2% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (16729 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    16,729 points vs 22,653 points
  • 34.5% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (9611 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    9,611 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    160 vs 184
  • 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 (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 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
  • 75% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (32 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    32 vs 128
  • 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 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
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (2 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    2.0 vs 8
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    September 2019
    2,019 vs 2,023
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • 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).
    2.0 vs 3.0
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1.0 vs 3.1
  • 55% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (10300 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 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.
    No vs yes
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 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
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 49.8% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (337 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    337 W vs 225 W
  • 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
  • 15 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (52 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    52 °C vs 37 °C
  • 4.7% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (225 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    225 W vs 215 W
  • 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
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 37.7% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1406 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,406 g vs 1,021 g

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming

  • Exceptionally quiet operation, often cited as the quietest 5700 XT model tested.
  • Superior VRM cooling design compared to competitors.
  • High out-of-the-box factory overclock with boost clocks up to 2025 MHz.
  • Zero RPM fan mode ensures silent operation under low loads (below 60°C).
  • Strong 1440p gaming performance, capable of competing with mid-to-high-end NVIDIA cards.
  • Premium build quality featuring a thick metal heatsink and backplate.

What we don't like about MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming

  • Memory (GDDR6) temperatures can run high due to partial thermal pad coverage on some modules.
  • Lacks hardware-accelerated ray tracing, a limitation for newer AAA titles.
  • Large physical footprint (2.5 to 3-slot design) may not fit in smaller cases.
  • Legacy driver stability issues have been frequently reported by the user community.
  • High power requirements (8+8 pin) compared to the reference design's 8+6 pin setup.
  • Was launched at a higher price point than many other aftermarket 5700 XT variants.

Verdict

The MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming is a high-performance graphics card built on AMD's 7nm RDNA architecture, featuring 2,560 stream processors and 8GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit interface and 448 GB/s bandwidth. This specific model features the TWIN FROZR 7 thermal design with two Torx 3.0 fans and a 2.5-slot profile, delivering a factory-overclocked boost frequency up to 1,925 MHz. Key advantages include its quiet operation thanks to Zero Frozr fan-stop technology, solid 1440p gaming performance, and a premium metal backplate for structural durability. However, it lack dedicated hardware ray-tracing cores found in competitors and can have high power requirements, typically recommending a 750W power supply.

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