ASUS RX5700XT-8G Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB GDDR6 graphics card

PCI Express 4.0 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR6

This PCI Express 4.0 graphics card uses AMD RDNA architecture and ships with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. It runs at a 1605 MHz core clock and a 1905 MHz boost clock through 2560 stream processors. The card is aimed at enthusiasts who want high-frame-rate 1440p gaming or VR experiences.

Ideal for 1440p gaming and VR setups

The 1905 MHz boost clock and 14 Gbps effective memory speed suit 1440p titles and VR headsets such as Oculus Rift or HTC Vive. Multi-monitor users can drive up to six displays via three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs and one HDMI 2.0b port. Buyers needing hardware-accelerated ray tracing or AI upscaling should consider newer architectures.

8 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit interface

The 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer connected through a 256-bit interface is the spec that determines whether this card fits a build. It provides enough capacity for modern 1440p textures while the 256-bit width keeps memory bandwidth high at 14 Gbps. Systems limited to PCI Express 3.0 will still work but lose the 4.0 bandwidth advantage.