Radeon RX 5700
RDNA 1 · 8 GB GDDR6 · 180 W
RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
990 MHz · PassMark #28
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 5700 lands at 65 and RTX 5090 Laptop GPU at 65. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Radeon RX 5700 if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Pick RTX 5090 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #28
- ✓Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 5700Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 5700 more score per dollar ($349 vs $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 5700 | RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 1 | — |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | — |
| TBP | 180 W | — |
| Release year | 2019 | — |
| GPU clock | — | 990 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 2000 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #28 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 28,267 |
Radeon RX 5700
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- +Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #28
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
FAQ: Radeon RX 5700 vs RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Which is better, Radeon RX 5700 or RTX 5090 Laptop GPU? +
Both score 65 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 5700 worth the price? +
At $349, Radeon RX 5700 delivers a Specdex score of 65 — strongest in efficiency.
Is RTX 5090 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $1,999, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 65 — strongest in passmark.
Does Radeon RX 5700 or RTX 5090 Laptop GPU last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Radeon RX 5700 or RTX 5090 Laptop GPU? +
Radeon RX 5700 — more score per dollar ($349 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.