GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G vs AMD Radeon RX 6700 differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G and AMD Radeon RX 6700 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.410 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the AMD Radeon RX 6700 operates at a base clock speed of 1.410 GHz and has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G is 175 W, while that of the AMD Radeon RX 6700 is 175 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of AMD Radeon RX 6700

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Higher clock speed

1.941 GHz 1.410 GHz

Around 27% better clock speed
More memory

10 GB 8 GB

20% more memory

Top features of GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

AMD Radeon RX 6700 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 6700 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
GPU Chip	Navi 22 (RDNA 2) TU106
Execution units	36 36
Shader	2304 2304
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	144 144

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	10 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	16 Gbps 1.768 GHz
Memory Bandwith	320 GB/s 448 GB/s
Memory Interface	160 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.941 GHz 1.410 GHz
Boost Clock	2.450 GHz 1.815 GHz+ 12 %
Avg (Game) Clock	2.174 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	175 W 175 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Fan 1	-- 3 x 100 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1 3x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a
USB-C Ports	-- 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 (Ultimate) 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes
LED	No LED lighting GIGABYTE RGB Fusion

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode / Encode Decode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	-- 290 mm
Height	-- 134 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of AMD Radeon RX 6700 and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2070 XTREME 8G, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q3/2021 Q4/2018
Structure size	7 nm 12 nm
Part-no	-- GV-N2070AORUS X-8GC
Documents	data sheet data sheet