MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X vs GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 8G differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 8G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X operates at a base clock speed of 1.610 GHz+ 10 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.610 GHz+ 10 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at 1406 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X is 180 W, while that of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 8G is 180 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X

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Higher clock speed

1.610 GHz+ 10 % 1.465 GHz

Around 9% better clock speed

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 8G

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 8G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 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 5700 AMD Radeon RX 5700
GPU Chip	Navi 10 Navi 10
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 MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 8G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 1.75 GHz
Memory Bandwith	448 GB/s 448 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 8G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.610 GHz+ 10 % 1.465 GHz
Boost Clock	1.750 GHz+ 1 % 1.725 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.725 GHz+ 6 % 1.625 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 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	180 W 180 W
TDP (up)	220 W 220 W
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 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 Radial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 100 mm 1 x 80 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	41 dB 46-47 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 8G GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 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 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	MSI Mystic Light No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 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
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 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	297 mm 270 mm
Height	140 mm 110 mm
Width	58 mm 35 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1406 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 5700 Gaming X and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5700 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 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q3/2019 Q3/2019
Release price	449 $ 329 $
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Documents	data sheet data sheet