Gigabyte RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8G

The Gigabyte RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8G performed well, running a few fps behind higher clocked cards while the Windforce 3X cooler kept thermals in control. Priced at $400, the bang for your buck is strong here.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Gigabyte RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8G 1

Product details

  • Powered by 7nm Radeon rdna architecture
  • Accelerated game fidelity with Radeon image sharpening & fidelity fx
  • Immersive gaming experience with free sync & free sync 2 HDR technology
  • Wind force 3x with alternate spinning fans & 5 direct touch copper heat pipes
  • Intuitive controls with AORUS engine
  • Protection metal back plate - The metal back plate not only provides an aesthetical shape, but also enhances the structure of the graphics card to provide complete protection.
  • Power indicators - The smart power LED indicators alert the player when any PCI-E power supply is abnormal.
  • Composite heat-pipe - The composite heat-pipe combines thermal conductivity and phase transition to efficiently manage the heat transfer between two solid interfaces, which increases cooling capacity.

PROS

+ Quiet Windforce 3X cooling
+ Reasonable price

CONS

- Conservative overclock
- Aorus Engine software has no overclocking option

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on January 28, 2020
The Gigabyte RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8G performed well, running a few fps behind higher clocked cards while the Windforce 3X cooler kept thermals in control. Priced at $400, the bang for your buck is strong here.
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