AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison
GeForce RTX 5070 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 27.7% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6800'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 Red Dead Redemption 2, where GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 30% (87 vs 113 FPS); the closest fight is Cyberpunk 2077 (26% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5070 is the better value at 19.7 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.6).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 82 | 103 | -20% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 87 | 113 | -23% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5070 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Transistors | 26,800M | 31,100M |
| Process node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,105 MHz | 2,512 MHz |
| TDP | 250 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $579 | $549 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2025-03-05 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 5070?
- GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 27.7% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and GeForce RTX 5070?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16GB VRAM and a 250W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 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 14.6. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and GeForce RTX 5070?
- Red Dead Redemption 2: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 30% (87 vs 113 FPS) in our testing.
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