Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
AMD
G3D Mark
16,562
MSRP
$499
AVG Price
$350
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 16,562 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) architecture (codename: Navi 10), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 160 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 10.14 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1980 MHz from a base of 1680 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 16,562 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 10 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2560 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 160 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1980 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1680 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 10.14 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 316.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 10,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #120 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 448 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 448 GB/s |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.0, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | Limited |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.0 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | 2-Way Crossfire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0, decoder: VCN 2.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCN 2.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 2.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 6-pin + 8-pin. Physical size: 270mm long, 110mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1110g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 225 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 650W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 270mm |
| Card Height | 110mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 1110g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $350 (MSRP: $499), the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary delivers 47 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #120 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $350 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #120 |
| Release Date | July 7 2019 |
| Release Year | 2019 |
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