Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce RTX 2070
Radeon RX 5700 XT
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 65.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($180) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT and GeForce RTX 2070
Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 and the GeForce RTX 2070 reaches 16,068 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2070 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070). Raw compute: 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 1620 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,183 | 16,068 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+11% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.754 TFLOPS+31% | 7.465 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1905 MHz+18% | 1620 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+11% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 2070's 175W — a 25% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2070). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 175W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 550W-8% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 272mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.9 | 91.8+28% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 and now averages $180. The GeForce RTX 2070 costs 40% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 89.3 (GeForce RTX 2070) — the GeForce RTX 2070 offers 65.7% better value. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-25% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $180-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.9 | 89.3+66% |
| Codename | Navi 10 | TU106 |
| Release | July 7 2019 | October 17 2018 |
| Ranking | #128 | #129 |
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