AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT vs AMD Radeon VII

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the faster graphics card, scoring 40/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 38/100 for the AMD Radeon VII — roughly 5% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

Winner

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

40
Gaming score / 100
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AMD

AMD Radeon VII

38
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX 5700 XTAMD Radeon VII
Gaming score40/10038/100
VRAM8 GB16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6HBM2
TDP225 W300 W
Boost clock1905 MHz1800 MHz
ReleaseJul 2019Feb 2019
MSRP$249.00$299.00

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT vs AMD Radeon VII: which should you buy?

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the faster graphics card, scoring 40/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 38/100 for the AMD Radeon VII — roughly 5% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT better than the AMD Radeon VII?
The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is faster for gaming, scoring 40/100 versus 38/100 for the AMD Radeon VII (about 5% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or the AMD Radeon VII?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the AMD Radeon VII can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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