ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition Review
The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition is a factory overclocked 7nm “Navi” family GPU powered by AMD Radeon DNA (RDNA) microarchitecture, with a 2035MHz boost clock in OC Mode, 2560 stream processors, 8GB of GDDR6 memory and support for PCI Express 4.
Targeting the mid-end segment, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT was designed to compete directly with Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 and 2070.
Let’s see what it has to offer.
At the time of publication the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition GPU is available at online retailers for $449.99 USD — a modest $50 price premium when compared to a baseline AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU without the clock increase.
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphic cards launched with the Navi 10 GPU back on July 7, 2019. This was the first implementation of the RDNA graphics microarchitecture powering AMD’s 7nm (Navi) gaming GPU, boosting performance by 50% compared to the previous 14nm Radeon RX Vega 64 processors.
Contents of the retail box includes an ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition GPU, two velcro cable ties, a thank you card and printed quick setup guide.
While browsing through the guide I found it very odd there isn’t any mention of the LED toggle button, Performance Mode or Quite Mode switches featured on this card. Not even a reference within digital manuals linked on the ASUS website either. You’d think these features would be documented somewhere, nevertheless, we’ll touch more on these features later.
It’s great to see Linux support officially stated on retail packaging. But of course, we’re still waiting on an official release of Linux compatible controller software such as ASUS GPU Tweak II for overclocking & ASUS Aura Sync for lighting control.
For the time being there are Open Source Software options you may choose to explore independently.
Aesthetics are what we’ve come to expect from the Republic Of Gamers (ROG) Strix Series.
Black Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with smoke coloured accents, embellished design characteristics on the Axial-tech fan housing, along with Aura Sync lighting effects for a touch of RGB lighting on both the shroud and backplate.
The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition utilizes a custom designed PCB which is noticeably larger and features three Axial-tech fans with a large aluminum heatsink and six heat pipes on the cooler in lieu of a single blower that is present on the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT reference design. According to ASUS, these fans have a smaller hub that facilitates longer blades and a barrier ring to increase downward air pressure. In addition to 0dB Technology lets you enjoy light gaming in relative silence when the GPU core temperature is below 60 Celsius.
Physically the video card measures 12″ in length, 5.1″ depth and 2.1″ height with a 2.7-slot design which potentially blocks three PCIe slots on your motherboard once installed. Weight is pretty hefty, but features such as a reinforced frame to prevent excessive torsion and lateral bending of the PCB are present.
Overall construction & build quality is what we’d demand from a premium card, with Super Alloy Power II including premium alloy chokes, solid polymer capacitors, and an array of high-current power stages.
An LED lighting toggle is located on the backside, as well as a Dual BIOS switch which allows you to prioritize between low core temperatures of Performance Mode (P) or less aggressive fan curve for quieter operation at medium temperature using Quiet Mode (Q).
Power is drawn from a pair of 8-pin PCIe power connectors. ASUS recommends a Power Supply Unit (PSU) of 600W or greater, but if in doubt their website also has a nice chart for this GPU alongside various current generation Intel and AMD CPU combinations for reference.
I should also mention the digital RGB header for optional lighting and two 4-pin PWM case fan headers that can be controlled by the GPU.
For interface connectivity you may choose from a single HDMI 2.0b port or three DisplayPort 1.
4 ports, with NVlink/Crossfire support.
ASUS uses the OC moniker to identify products which are factory overclocked — yielding a guaranteed performance improvement straight out-of-the-box.
For sake of comparison the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT reference design has a base clock of 1605 MHz, game clock of 1755 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition offers an increased base clock of 1770 MHz, game clock of 1905 MHz and a boost clock of 2010 MHz.
It doesn’t stop there though. Performance can be taken a step further by applying OC Mode within ASUS’ GPU Tweak II software. With a click of your mouse, you can safely push a base clock of 1840 MHz, game clock of 1965 MHz and a boost clock of 2035 MHz. Unfortunately ASUS doesn’t offer a Linux compatible version of this utility, so for now you’ll need to rely on manual config tweaking or Open Source Software alternatives to achieve these numbers.
Other notable performance features on the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition are support for next generation PCI Express 4.
0 bus and 8GB of GDDR6 video memory clocked at 14 Gbps. FreeSync Premium Pro (previously known as FreeSync 2 HDR) technology is included too.
Performance
Our Linux graphics performance benchmarks were determined by Basemark GPU with a quality setting of high. This targets Desktop systems using high-resolution textures, advanced effects, increased number of objects and demanding geometry based on today’s AAA PC game standards.
The evaluation ran with the following variables for a total of eighteen (18) tests in series of six (6) passes for 1080P, 1440P and 4K resolutions.
System variables
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
- Memory: 64GB Kit (4 x 16 GB) DDR4
- Interface: PCIe 3.0
- Distribution: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS (64-Bit) Desktop
- Linux Kernel: 5.4.0-52-generic
- Graphics Driver: libdrm-amdgpu1/focal,now 2.4.102+git2010161830.3ec26b~oibaf~f
Benchmark variables
- Block Compression (BC7)
- Content quality high
- Vulken 1.
0 API*
*Compared to OpenGL, Direct3D and Metal, Vulkan is intended to offer higher performance and more balanced CPU/GPU usage.
1080P High (1920×1080 resolution)
1440P High (2560×1440 resolution)
4K High (3840×2160 resolution)
Though the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition has been out for a while, performance vs. value is still on point and should be worthy of your consideration.
That being said, forthcoming performance and efficiency improvements will be arriving on October 28 2020 with introduction of a new AMD Big Navi / RDNA 2 microarchitecture on the RX 6000 Series GPU. As we prepare for an upcoming release of these next generation AMD graphics cards, you as a consumer can expect pricing on 5700 Series GPUs to be discounted in the near future, however, availability will also decrease — buy one soon if you’re on the fence.
ASUS ROG STRIX RX 5700 XT OC Review
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ASUS ROG STRIX RX 5700 XT OC Review
?by David Mitchelson
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Introduction
Product on Review:ROG STRIX RX 5700 XT OC
Manufacturer:ASUS Republic of Gamers
Street Price: USD $500 AUD $900 — GBP 504
Last months release of new next-gen Navi GPUs sent a clear message out that AMD have unfinished business to take care of. Along a similar vein to what has taken place with their phenomenal comeback via Ryzen, the company is making inroads, by taking the fight to AMD in the GPU arena too.
The RX 5700 Series definitely shows promise and is their best attempt yet at dethroning the green team.
Along-side the hard launch of the reference design, AMD partners announced their custom models which are now beginning to filter through.
In our first partner card review for AMD Navi, today we are checking out the ASUS ROG STRIX RX 5700 XT. Taking centre stage for this new graphics card is the MaxContact cooler which carries a burly double-heatsink and triple Axial-Tech cooling fans. Accompanying this we also receive a factory overclock to the GPU and trademark ROG features like Fan Connect 2.
ROG on their STRIX 5700 XT
1440p is the new sweet spot for mainstream gaming, and the ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT is armed to dominate the category. Components on the surface of the PCB are precisely soldered with Auto-Extreme Technology and the GPU chip is cooled using MaxContact and a beefy heatsink. On top, three fans leverage our new Axial-tech design, which surpasses our own industry-leading fans from the last generation.
In-between those layers are a myriad of additional features like 0dB mode, IP5X dust resistance, a reinforced frame, and more.
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Page 1: IntroductionPage 2: Technical SpecificationsPage 3: Closer Look Video ReviewPage 4: Test Setup & MethodologyPage 5: Power, Temperatures, AcousticsPage 6: OverclockingPage 7: DX12: 3DMark Time SpyPage 8: DX11: 3DMark FireStrikePage 9: DX11: Unigine Heaven 4.0Page 10: DX11: Unigine SuperPositionPage 11: DX11: FortnitePage 12: DX11: Middle Earth: Shadow of WarPage 13: DX11: Kingdom Come: DeliverancePage 14: DX12: Shadow of the Tomb RaiderPage 15: DX11: F1 2018Page 16: Overall PerformancePage 17: Value For MoneyPage 18: Conclusion
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While everyone is waiting for new AMD video cards based on the RDNA 2 microarchitecture, the position of the flagship video accelerator is still held by the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. Although in fact this card is a solution for the middle price segment, where it competes with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. And to simplify the choice, we try to introduce you to as many modifications of both models as possible.
Specification
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Model |
ASUS DUAL Radeon RX 5700 XT EVO OC Edition (DUAL-RX5700XT-O8G-EVO) |
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GPU |
AMD Navi 10XT |
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Microarchitecture |
AMD RDNA |
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Technical process, nm |
7 |
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Number of stream processors |
2560 |
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Number of texture units |
160 |
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Number of raster blocks |
64 |
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GPU gaming / dynamic frequency, MHz |
1795 / 1905 («Gaming») 1870 / 1980 («OC») |
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Reference gaming / dynamic GPU frequency, MHz |
1755 / 1905 |
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Effective memory frequency, MHz |
14 000 |
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Memory size, GB |
8 |
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Memory type |
GDDR6 |
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Memory bus width, bit |
256 |
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Memory bandwidth, GB/s |
448 |
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Image output interfaces |
1 x HDMI 2. 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
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Minimum power supply unit, W |
600 |
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Additional PCIe power connectors |
1 x 8-pin 1 x 6-pin |
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Dimensions from the official website (own measurements), mm |
283 x 132 x 52 (295 x 131 x 51) |
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Drivers |
Latest drivers can be downloaded from the ASUS website or manufacturer’s website GPU |
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Manufacturer website |
ASUS |
0b Packing and contents
The ASUS DUAL-RX5700XT-O8G-EVO video card comes in a stylish cardboard box. On the front side is a stylized image of its cooling system, and on the back — key benefits and some of the characteristics.
A list of computer system requirements is located on the back of the box.
The power supply must be at least 600W and support one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCIe connector.
In the kit, we found only the standard documentation.
Appearance
The video card meets us with a strict design typical for all models of the ASUS DUAL EVO line. Its casing is completely made of black plastic with different textures. Part of the surface is stylized as brushed aluminum, and the other part is designed as a corrugated surface. In general, the video card looks strict and restrained, it will fit into almost any system without any problems.
Among the interesting features of the , we highlight the use of a fully automatic assembly process ASUS AUTO-EXTREME Technology and passing a 144-hour test in games and benchmarks to check the stability of work under high loads.
One of the key differences between ASUS DUAL EVO and the previous ASUS DUAL line is the LED backlight. However, this is not ASUS Aura Sync with extensive personalization options, but a simpler option.
Only a small insert on the top side is illuminated.
Another nice feature is the metal rather than plastic base plate on the back. It is designed to protect the printed circuit board from bending and prevent possible damage to components during inaccurate installation and operation.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to disassemble the video card, so we can only note the use of the International Rectifier IR3567B chip as a digital PWM controller. It supports 8-phase control and has a number of protection technologies: OVP (over voltage), UVP (under voltage), OCP (over current) and OTP (over temperature).
Power is supplied by a PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and two PCIe slots conveniently located at the rear of the board. The cooler doesn’t make it any harder to unplug the PCIe cables, as the latches are very easy to get to.
The following set of interfaces is used for image output:
- 1 x HDMI 2.0b;
- 3 x DisplayPort 1.
4.
The maximum resolution is 7680 x 4320.
ASUS DUAL Radeon RX 5700 XT EVO OC Edition is based on the AMD Navi 10 XT 7nm GPU. Testing was carried out in the «Gaming» mode, which is used by default. In it, the frequency formula is 1795/1905 MHz for game and dynamic values, respectively. The video memory subsystem with a total capacity of 8 GB is made up of GDDR6 chips with an effective frequency of 14,000 MHz. Throughput reaches 448 GB / s with a 256-bit bus.
If desired, two more profiles can be activated in the proprietary GPU Tweak II utility: “Silent” and “OC”. In this case, the utility displays their frequencies incorrectly. The dynamic speed in the «OC» profile should be 1980 MHz. But the indicators for the «Silent» mode are not indicated on the official website, but they should be lower than those of «Gaming».
Cooling system
The ASUS DUAL-RX5700XT-O8G-EVO video card with the installed cooling system occupies almost three expansion slots (2.
7) and has a total length of 283 mm.
The CO is based on a two-section aluminum radiator with transverse fins and five nickel-plated copper heat pipes with a diameter of 6 mm.
A pair of fans with Axial-tech design and 96 mm blade diameter are responsible for active heat dissipation. Their impeller is looped along the outer radius. Together with the redesigned blade shape, this increases the downward airflow pressure and improves cooling efficiency. Another important bonus is the 0dB passive mode.
When automatically adjusting the speed of rotation of the fan blades, in the maximum load mode, the graphics core heated up to 70°C with a critical value of 110°C. The propellers worked at a speed of 1865 rpm (51% of the maximum rate). According to subjective sensations, the noise was at a low level and was absolutely comfortable.
For comparison, let’s take the ASUS ROG STRIX Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition video card with a similar heatsink design, but with three fans and one additional heat pipe.
In a similar mode, her GPU heated up to 64 ° C and at the same time worked at a higher frequency: 1849 versus 1799 MHz.
In the maximum fan speed mode (3160 rpm), the GPU temperature dropped to 59°C. The noise exceeded the average level and became uncomfortable. The opponent’s cooler in the same mode was able to cool the GPU down to 57°C. The operating frequency was again higher for a more expensive modification: 1865 versus 1807 MHz.
Now let’s look at the behavior of the video card under real gaming load. First, we launched Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in Full HD. The temperature reached 67°C with the speed of the turntables at 1830 rpm (50% of the maximum value). The clock frequency has risen to 1985 MHz.
Going to 4K resulted in only a slight 2°C increase in temperature. The speed of the cooling system has decreased to 1800 rpm (49% of the maximum rate). The core frequency reached 1876 MHz and there were no problems with noise.
In the absence of load, the frequencies of the graphics core and memory were automatically reduced, allowing to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation of the video accelerator as a whole.
In this mode, the GPU temperature was 53°C, and the fans stopped their work.
On the whole, the cooling system of the ASUS DUAL-RX5700XT-O8G-EVO performed well. It is naturally inferior in performance to the flagship version, but in the course of real operation, you do not have to worry about overheating of the components or the noise level. I was also pleased with the complete absence of extraneous sounds in the form of a high-frequency squeak of chokes.
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Temperatures your card 0dB blocking function in standby mode and undemanding applications. On Asus Nvidia Strix cards, only the “quiet” BIOS got the ability to block fans, on AMD Strix 5700 XT OC both BIOSes boast such a hack — much better.
Game noise levels are vastly improved over the AMD reference, and are now on par with Nvidia.
If the user desires even more silence, the “silent” BIOS can provide an extremely impressive noise level, which is quite capable of competing even with custom GeForce RTX solutions.
| GPU temperatures (comparison) | |||
| Idle | Load | Gaming Noise | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RX 5700 | 45°C | 79°C | 43 dB(A) |
| RX 5700 XT | 48°C | 92°C | 43 dB(A) |
| ASUS Strix RX 5700 XT | 48°C | 77°C | 36 dB(A) |
| ASUS Strix RX 5700 XT (Quiet BIOS) | 54°C | 82°C | 32 dB(A) |
Noise level
Overclocking
Manual overclocking is slightly more stable than on the first AMD drivers for the RX 5700. However, you still have to push the power limit all the way to see any meaningful overclocking.
When manually overclocked, this sample peaks at 1900 MHz for memory (+9%) and 2086 MHz for GPU, which increases the average GPU clock speed from 2007 MHz to 2031 MHz (+1%). Memory overclocking is now limited by the length of the slider in Wattman, which does not exceed 950 MHz.
| Maximum overclocking (comparison) | ||
| Max. GPU Clock | Max. Memory Clock | |
|---|---|---|
| AMD RX 5700 | 1726 MHz | 1860 MHz |
| AMD RX 5700 XT | 2015 MHz | 1840 MHz |
| Asus Strix RX 5700XT OC | 2031 MHz | 1900 MHz |
Overclocking efficiency
Using the obtained clock speeds, a short Unigine Heaven test was run to evaluate the gain.
Actual, actual gain in 3D performance from manual overclocking was 0.7%!
Clock speeds
To perform this kind of test, the card is first allowed to idle for a while to reach thermal equilibrium.
This is followed by an instantaneous 100% gaming load and key parameters are recorded, which gives a rough idea of the card’s behavior when the speed of its fans increases at the same time as the temperature rises. When the temperature reaches a stable point, that is, its increase does not occur within 2 minutes, the load stops and data is recorded during the cooling process.
And now with the second BIOS.
Volt-frequency analysis
The graph below shows all combinations of GPU frequency and GPU voltage at 1920×1080 resolution. Constructed points allow you to arrange them to indicate more commonly used values. Light colored markers mean that the frequency/voltage combination is rarely used, and darker dots more often.
Frequency profile
Modern video cards have several frequency profiles that are chosen to balance power consumption and performance requirements.
The following table lists the timing settings for important performance scenarios and the GPU voltage used in these states.