PowerColor RX 5700From real comments

Verdict distilled from 39 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment69%
PROS 69%
CONS 31%

Rank based on 39 mentions across 12 aspects

View the verdict as

Buy this if...

  • You want RTX 2070S/2080-class performance at a competitive price
  • You value cool VRM/RAM temps and quiet running with light undervolting
  • You like the Red Dragon's understated look or Red Devil's beefy AIB cooling

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You expect meaningful overclocking gains beyond a few fps
  • You're not willing to risk occasional driver crashes or card failures
  • You find the price too close to rival 5700 XT AIB cards in your region

What users complain about

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Best choice
1Mid
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performanceSleek, understated build qualityLow power consumptionHigh prices during shortageCoil whine on some unitsFan durability concerns long-term
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performance
Sleek, understated build quality
Low power consumption
High prices during shortage
Coil whine on some units
Fan durability concerns long-term
Best value
2Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevitySolid 1080p performanceGood upgrade path from old GPUsLimited to lower/medium settings for demanding gamesNot top-tier performanceFan/cooler reliability over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Solid 1080p performance
Good upgrade path from old GPUs
Limited to lower/medium settings for demanding games
Not top-tier performance
Fan/cooler reliability over time
3Premium
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevityStrong 1440p gaming performanceGreat used market valueEventually needs replacement in demanding gamesLacks modern feature setThermal paste degradation over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Strong 1440p gaming performance
Great used market value
Eventually needs replacement in demanding games
Lacks modern feature set
Thermal paste degradation over time
4Mid
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performanceExcellent value for moneyLong-term reliability and longevityBrand-specific fan noise concernsLimited VRAM versus competitorsOccasional driver/compatibility issues
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performance
Excellent value for money
Long-term reliability and longevity
Brand-specific fan noise concerns
Limited VRAM versus competitors
Occasional driver/compatibility issues
5Mid
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performancePerformance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower priceLong-term reliability and aging wellHigh price for a mid-range card12GB variant seen as poor value or confusingLimited 6GB VRAM
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performance
Performance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower price
Long-term reliability and aging well
High price for a mid-range card
12GB variant seen as poor value or confusing
Limited 6GB VRAM
6Budget
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector neededGreat for small form factor and HTPC buildsLater became a good value due to shortagesPoor value versus RX 570Overpriced at launchRegional price disparities make it worse value
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector needed
Great for small form factor and HTPC builds
Later became a good value due to shortages
Poor value versus RX 570
Overpriced at launch
Regional price disparities make it worse value
7Mid
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and dealsCool operating temperaturesQuiet operation for most unitsCoil whine / fan noise on some unitsConfusing naming schemeNew 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and deals
Cool operating temperatures
Quiet operation for most units
Coil whine / fan noise on some units
Confusing naming scheme
New 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
8Mid
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRPStrong performance upgrade from older GPUsRuns cool and quiet, undervolts wellCoil whine or fan noise on some units12GB VRAM may limit future-proofingVoltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRP
Strong performance upgrade from older GPUs
Runs cool and quiet, undervolts well
Coil whine or fan noise on some units
12GB VRAM may limit future-proofing
Voltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
9Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performanceExcellent budget valueExceptional longevityStruggles with demanding modern gamesCooling wear over yearsDriver instability
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performance
Excellent budget value
Exceptional longevity
Struggles with demanding modern games
Cooling wear over years
Driver instability
10Budget
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
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31Mid
PowerColor RX 5700
Attractive, well-built cooler designGood thermals with quiet coolingGood value versus Nvidia and rivalsLimited overclocking headroomReliability concerns and failuresHigh idle temps in certain setups
PowerColor RX 5700
Attractive, well-built cooler design
Good thermals with quiet cooling
Good value versus Nvidia and rivals
Limited overclocking headroom
Reliability concerns and failures
High idle temps in certain setups

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Thermals and cooling performance impressed many owners, especially with undervolting. Multiple owners reported strong thermal results, with one keeping the Red Dragon around 40-45C idle and 72C gaming using front airflow and a mild undervolt. Another user cut power draw by 50-60W and joint temps by 20C simply by undervolting with fans at 40%. However, idle temps can spike due to memory clock behavior on high-refresh multi-monitor setups, and one Liquid Devil owner questioned why a competing air-cooled card still hit 85C with 105C junction temps.

Overclocking headroom is limited, though some found tools to push further. Several commenters noted overclocking the 5700/5700 XT yields minimal gains, just 2-4fps for a big jump in noise and heat, making it not worth pursuing for most. One user disliked that AMD locks the non-XT 5700's frequency, creating a memory bandwidth bottleneck. Others had success with BIOS flashes to XT specs or power play table mods, unlocking meaningfully higher clocks while staying cool and quiet, though results varied by card and memory chip brand.

Reliability and pricing left some buyers frustrated despite overall satisfaction. Most owners were happy with performance and design, praising the Red Devil and Red Dragon coolers as effective and stylish. However, some reported RMAs, boot failures, and one card dying after a driver update, souring their AMD experience. Pricing was contentious too. Some found the Red Dragon and Red Devil great value versus Nvidia and pricier AIB rivals, while others felt it matched or exceeded similarly specced 5700 XT competitors, undermining the value case.

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