Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (272mm)	Standard Size (270mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $350 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, it costs 14% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 14% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($300)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)

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.

Radeon RX 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

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.

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 and the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary reaches 16,562 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Raw compute: 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 1980 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
G3D Mark Score	16,183	16,562+2%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.754 TFLOPS	10.14 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1905 MHz	1980 MHz+4%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Decoder: UVD vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
Encoder	VCE	VCN 2.0
Decoder	UVD	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 225W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	272mm	270mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	71.9	73.6+2%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary launched at $499 and now averages $350. The Radeon RX 5700 XT costs 14.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 47.3 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers 14% better value.