Radeon RX 5700 vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

AMD

Radeon RX 5700

2019Core: 1465 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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NVIDIA

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

2025Core: 982 MHzBoost: 1957 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $470 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
  • Delivers 123% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.7 vs 16.9 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.
  • 61.7% longer card at 270mm vs 167mm.

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

  • 37.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.
  • Measures 167mm instead of 270mm, a 103mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • 124% HIGHER MSRP
    $849 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($849 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell better than Radeon RX 5700?
Yes. RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 37.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is about 124.0% more expensive on MSRP at $849 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 37.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
Is Radeon RX 5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX 5700 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $379 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low149 FPS181 FPS
medium132 FPS160 FPS
high115 FPS135 FPS
ultra98 FPS99 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS158 FPS
medium105 FPS133 FPS
high91 FPS99 FPS
ultra82 FPS72 FPS
4K
low76 FPS80 FPS
medium64 FPS68 FPS
high49 FPS49 FPS
ultra43 FPS44 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low262 FPS294 FPS
medium220 FPS255 FPS
high154 FPS211 FPS
ultra112 FPS170 FPS
1440p
low159 FPS212 FPS
medium133 FPS181 FPS
high100 FPS152 FPS
ultra75 FPS121 FPS
4K
low87 FPS99 FPS
medium73 FPS83 FPS
high58 FPS70 FPS
ultra42 FPS52 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low643 FPS646 FPS
medium515 FPS517 FPS
high429 FPS431 FPS
ultra322 FPS323 FPS
1440p
low482 FPS485 FPS
medium386 FPS388 FPS
high322 FPS323 FPS
ultra241 FPS242 FPS
4K
low322 FPS323 FPS
medium257 FPS259 FPS
high214 FPS215 FPS
ultra161 FPS162 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low427 FPS290 FPS
medium358 FPS247 FPS
high298 FPS203 FPS
ultra255 FPS177 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS229 FPS
medium302 FPS198 FPS
high237 FPS165 FPS
ultra197 FPS139 FPS
4K
low193 FPS139 FPS
medium155 FPS116 FPS
high140 FPS93 FPS
ultra115 FPS76 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 and RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

AMD

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

NVIDIA

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 scores 14,296 and the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell reaches 14,363 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700) vs 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1957 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score
14,296
14,363
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Blackwell 2.0
Process Node
7 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2304
4352+89%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.949 TFLOPS
17.03 TFLOPS+114%
Boost Clock
1725 MHz
1957 MHz+13%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
144+6%
136
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
FSR Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5700 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has 16 GB. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) vs 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
DirectX
12.0
12.0
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell).

FeatureRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Encoder
VCN 2.0
9th Gen NVENC
Decoder
VCN 2.0
6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 draws 180W versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 70W — a 88% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700) vs 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 270mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
TDP
180W
70W-61%
Recommended PSU
600W
500W-17%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
270mm
167mm
Height
110mm
68mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
79.4
205.2+158%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 55.4% less ($470 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 37.7 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 16.9 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the Radeon RX 5700 offers 123.1% better value. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon RX 5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP
$379-55%
$849
Performance per Dollar
37.7+123%
16.9
Codename
Navi 10
GB206
Release
July 7 2019
August 11 2025
Ranking
#167
#165