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RTX 3070 vs RX 5700 XT

Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (2020) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (2019).

Winner

RTX 3070

NVIDIA High-end

41 / perf index
  • ~86% faster on average
  • Lower power draw (220 W vs 225 W)
  • Newer (2020 vs 2019)
  • Better performance per dollar

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RX 5700 XT

AMD Entry-level

22 / perf index
  • Cheaper at launch ($399 vs $499)

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Verdict: The RTX 3070 is roughly 86% faster than the RX 5700 XT on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

At launch pricing, the RTX 3070 offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 3070 is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

RTX 3070
41
RX 5700 XT
22

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationRTX 3070RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA
Release year20202019
Est. performance
41
22
Shading units
5,888
2,560
Boost clock
1725 MHz
1905 MHz
FP32 compute
20.3 TFLOPS
9.8 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
256-bit
Board power
220 W
225 W
Launch MSRP
$499
$399

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3070 better than the RX 5700 XT?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 3070 is about 86% faster than the RX 5700 XT on average.

How much faster is the RTX 3070 than the RX 5700 XT?

Roughly 86% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RTX 3070 delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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