Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB

Navi's first star

8GB GDDR6. Documented release: July 2019.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

RX 5700 XT 8GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 152 FPS
Our rating: 56.3 /100
5700XTs we've tested: 72
Recorded benchmark rank: #65 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 8GB RX 5700 XT launched RDNA with an attractive jump from Vega-era efficiency and strong raster gaming value. Its reference blower ran hot and loud, but partner cards helped establish a durable reputation.

GPUsed Legend Rating

7.3 /10

7.3 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB
Memory: 8GB GDDR6
Documented release: July 2019
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: documented market

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Profile sources

Reviewed 2 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

Source 1: ir.amd.com Release reference
Source 2: techspot.com

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