Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 5070?

GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 13.1% advantage.

What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.

Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 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 14.7. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.

Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?

Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 13% (91 vs 103 FPS) in our testing.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison

GeForce RTX 5070 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 13.1% faster.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 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 13% (91 vs 103 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (13% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5070 is the better value at 19.7 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.7).

Benchmark results head-to-head

Benchmark	AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT	GeForce RTX 5070	Difference
Cyberpunk 2077 FPS	91	103	-12%
Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS	100	113	-12%

Specifications compared

	AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT	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	2,250 MHz	2,512 MHz
TDP	300 W	250 W
Launch MSRP	$649	$549
Release	2020-11-18	2025-03-05

FAQ

Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 5070?: GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 13.1% advantage.
What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 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 14.7. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?: Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 13% (91 vs 103 FPS) in our testing.

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