Radeon Pro 5600M vs Radeon R9 Fury X
Radeon Pro 5600M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Pro 5600M is positioned at rank #21 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 5600M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5600M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 Fury X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 Fury X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 5600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5600M | Radeon R9 Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 Fury X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5600M and Radeon R9 Fury X
Radeon Pro 5600M
The Radeon Pro 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 15 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,324 points.
Radeon R9 Fury X
The Radeon R9 Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,382 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 5600M scores 9,324 and the Radeon R9 Fury X reaches 9,382 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon R9 Fury X uses GCN 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury X). Raw compute: 5.274 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury X). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | Radeon R9 Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,324 | 9,382 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4096+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.274 TFLOPS | 8.602 TFLOPS+63% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 1050 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 256+60% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | Radeon R9 Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 5600M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 Fury X has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro 5600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Fury X) — the Radeon Pro 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | Radeon R9 Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 4096-bit+3100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | Radeon R9 Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury X). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury X).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | Radeon R9 Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5600M draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 Fury X's 275W — a 138.5% difference. The Radeon Pro 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 600W (Radeon R9 Fury X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 195mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | Radeon R9 Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-82% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 195mm |
| Height | 0mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 60°C-33% |
| Perf/Watt | 186.5+447% | 34.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5600M is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | Radeon R9 Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | Navi 12 | Fiji |
| Release | June 15 2020 | June 24 2015 |
| Ranking | #283 | #282 |
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