MSI

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

Name: MSI AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
Brand: MSI
SKU: msi-amd-radeon-rx-5700-xt
Price: 239.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

MSI's Radeon RX 5700 XT, an RDNA 1-era mid-range AMD card with 8GB of GDDR6, now a used-market option for budget 1080p and entry 1440p builds.

75/100

Very good

Overall score · how we rate

8GB GDDR6RDNA 1 architectureNo ray tracingNo FSR 4 supportUsed market only

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Why we rate it

Solid 1080p ultra rasterisation
8GB of VRAM
Standard 8-pin PCIe power
GDDR6 memory technology
No ray tracing hardware
No FSR 4 support

Score profile

Where the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT wins and loses

Scored against the graphics cards class

1080p rasterisation

1440p rasterisation

Ray tracing

Value at used pricing

Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Memory

VRAM8 GB

Memory typeGDDR6

Watch it in action

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AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT vs MSI MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super Ventus OC

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AMD Radeon RX 5700 XTMSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super Ventus OC

	MSIAMD Radeon RX 5700 XTThis page	MSIMSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super Ventus OC
Overall score	75 /100	75 /100
VRAM	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6

Who it's for

Is the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT right for you?

Buy it if

Budget 1080p used builders

If you find a used 5700 XT at a low price (well under £180) and mainly play 1080p AAA or older 1440p games without ray tracing, it's a reasonable budget pick for casual play and esports.

Skip it if

Modern RT or upscaling fans

If you want ray tracing in modern AAA or DLSS 4/FSR 4 upscaling support, the 5700 XT can't deliver. Even a new RX 7600 or RTX 5060 offers a far better modern gaming experience for similar money.

Used-only budget builder

Finds a 5700 XT used at a low price and mainly plays 1080p AAA or older 1440p games without caring about ray tracing. Treats it as a stopgap until a better deal comes along.

good

Esports-focused 1080p gamer

Plays mostly CS2, Valorant, Rocket League, or similar at 1080p high refresh. The 5700 XT handles these comfortably at very high frame rates with plenty of headroom.

good

Older AAA gamer

Plays games from the late 2010s at 1080p or 1440p ultra. The card handles older titles comfortably without needing ray tracing or modern upscaling features.

okay

Modern RT or upscaling fan

Wants ray tracing in modern AAA or DLSS/FSR upscaling support. The 5700 XT lacks both. Even budget current-gen cards like the RX 7600 or RTX 5060 would be vastly better.

skip

Common questions

Before you buy

Is the RX 5700 XT still worth buying in 2026?

Only at a low used price for budget 1080p use. The lack of ray tracing and modern FSR 4 support holds it back significantly. A new RX 7600 or used RTX 3060 typically delivers a far better experience for similar money.

Can the RX 5700 XT do ray tracing?

No. The 5700 XT is RDNA 1, which predates AMD's hardware ray tracing support (introduced with RDNA 2). Any game using RT will run with effects disabled. For RT, you need at least an RX 6000 series card.

Does the RX 5700 XT support FSR 4?

No, FSR 4 requires RDNA 4 hardware. The 5700 XT can use older FSR 1 or FSR 2 in supported games, but image quality is noticeably worse than current FSR 4 or DLSS 4 alternatives on newer cards.

How does the RX 5700 XT compare to the RTX 3060?

Similar raster performance, with the RTX 3060 winning on ray tracing, DLSS support, and 12GB VRAM versus 8GB. The 3060 is a meaningfully better card overall, used 3060s typically cost similar money.

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