AMD Radeon RX 5700

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 (released in mid-2019) was the high-end flagship of the first RDNA generation. It was built to compete with the NVIDIA RTX 2060 and RTX 2070, offering great performance for 1440p gaming.

Simple Description
The RX 5700 is a powerful, high-tier graphics card that uses the 7nm RDNA architecture. It is significantly faster than the “Polaris” (RX 500) and “Vega” cards, providing a smooth experience for 1440p gaming at high settings. It is well-regarded for its “raw performance,” meaning it delivers very high frame rates in traditional games without Ray Tracing.

Main Features
RDNA Architecture: A complete redesign from older AMD cards, focused on faster gaming performance and better efficiency.

8GB GDDR6 Memory: Comes with plenty of high-speed memory to handle modern, memory-heavy games at 1440p resolution.

7nm Manufacturing: Uses an advanced, tiny chip design that allows for high performance without consuming extreme amounts of power compared to older flagships.

PCIe 4.0 Support: Provides double the bandwidth for communication between the GPU and the motherboard.

Radeon Image Sharpening (RIS): A feature that makes textures look much clearer and “sharper” without slowing down your game.

FidelityFX (FSR) Support: Fully compatible with AMD’s FSR tech, which helps boost FPS in demanding modern titles.

Radeon Anti-Lag: Greatly reduces the delay between your mouse clicks and the action on screen, which is essential for competitive gaming.

Smart Access Memory (SAM): If you use a Ryzen CPU, this allows the processor to access the full 8GB of GPU memory for a free performance boost.