Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 5070?

GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 62.6% advantage.

What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has 12GB VRAM and a 230W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.

Is AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?

Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 delivers more performance per dollar: 19.7 average FPS per $100 versus 13.9. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.

Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?

Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 66% (62 vs 103 FPS) in our testing.

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison

GeForce RTX 5070 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 62.6% faster.

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT's numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.

What the numbers say

The gap is widest in Cyberpunk 2077, where GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 66% (62 vs 103 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (59% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5070 is the better value at 19.7 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13.9).

Benchmark results head-to-head

Benchmark	AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT	GeForce RTX 5070	Difference
Cyberpunk 2077 FPS	62	103	-40%
Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS	71	113	-37%

Specifications compared

	AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT	GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM	12GB	12GB
Transistors	17,200M	31,100M
Process node	7 nm	4 nm
Architecture	RDNA 2 (Navi 22)	Blackwell
Memory bandwidth	384 GB/s	672 GB/s
Boost clock	2,581 MHz	2,512 MHz
TDP	230 W	250 W
Launch MSRP	$479	$549
Release	2021-03-18	2025-03-05

FAQ

Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 5070?: GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 62.6% advantage.
What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has 12GB VRAM and a 230W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
Is AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?: Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 delivers more performance per dollar: 19.7 average FPS per $100 versus 13.9. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?: Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 66% (62 vs 103 FPS) in our testing.

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