Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon RX 5600

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021Core: 780 MHzBoost: 1410 MHz
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AMD

Radeon RX 5600

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1265 MHz
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Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon RX 5600 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon RX 5600 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon RX 5600: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

  • Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Draws 40W instead of 150W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5600 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

  • 10.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • 275% higher power demand at 150W vs 40W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon RX 5600 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 10.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (11,753 vs 11,715), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer frame-generation stack, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR Frame Generation (2023), and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon RX 5600 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon RX 5600 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon RX 5600 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) scores 11,715 and the Radeon RX 5600 reaches 11,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 1410 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon RX 5600
G3D Mark Score
11,715
11,753
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
896
2304+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.527 TFLOPS
5.829 TFLOPS+131%
Boost Clock
1410 MHz+11%
1265 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
144+157%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation, but they get there through different ecosystems. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 5600 relies on FSR Frame Generation. Both can help smooth out supported games, but they are not on the same feature stack.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 5600 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon RX 5600
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 carries 6 GB. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 5600. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) — the Radeon RX 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon RX 5600
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon RX 5600
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon RX 5600
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCN 2.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 2.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) draws 40W versus the Radeon RX 5600's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon RX 5600
TDP
40W-73%
150W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
241mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
292.9+274%
78.4
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon RX 5600
MSRP
$229
Codename
TU117
Navi 10
Release
April 12 2021
July 7 2020
Ranking
#354
#295

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