Radeon Pro 5600M vs Radeon RX 5600M

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.

Radeon Pro 5600M vs Radeon RX 5600M FPS Benchmarks

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

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Radeon Pro 5600M vs Radeon RX 5600M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

Radeon Pro 5600M

2020

Why buy it

✅1.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 150W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Radeon RX 5600M is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Radeon RX 5600M

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro 5600M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌200% higher power demand at 150W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon Pro 5600M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.3% in PassMark G3D (9,324 vs 8,857), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 5600M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: native frame generation with FSR Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon Pro 5600M has no comparable frame-generation support. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon Pro 5600M 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 Pro 5600M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 5600M has the stronger long-term case.

Radeon Pro 5600M vs Radeon RX 5600M Technical Specifications

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

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 RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M 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: 8,857 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 5600M scores 9,324 versus the Radeon RX 5600M's 8,857 — the Radeon Pro 5600M leads by 5.3%. The Radeon Pro 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M). Raw compute: 5.274 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5600M	Radeon RX 5600M
G3D Mark Score	9,324+5%	8,857
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.274 TFLOPS	5.829 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1030 MHz	1265 MHz+23%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+11%	144
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 5600M is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon Pro 5600M does not have comparable native support in the same tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5600M	Radeon RX 5600M
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 5600M has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600M carries 6 GB. Radeon Pro 5600M gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Radeon Pro 5600M and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 5600M. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) — the Radeon Pro 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5600M	Radeon RX 5600M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5600M	Radeon RX 5600M
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600M).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5600M	Radeon RX 5600M
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5600M draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 5600M's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 90°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5600M	Radeon RX 5600M
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	90°C	90°C
Perf/Watt	186.5+216%	59.0