Radeon Pro 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 5600 OEM

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 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 5600 OEM FPS Benchmarks

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

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Radeon Pro 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 5600 OEM: 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 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅13.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 150W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

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 5700 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌15.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 13.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.9% in PassMark G3D (12,442 vs 12,333), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Radeon RX 5600 OEM 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 5700 XT 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 5700 XT makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 5600 OEM has the stronger long-term case.

Radeon Pro 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 5600 OEM Technical Specifications

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

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

The Radeon RX 5600 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,333 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT scores 12,442 and the Radeon RX 5600 OEM reaches 12,333 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 5600 OEM uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Raw compute: 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Boost clocks: 1499 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
G3D Mark Score	12,442	12,333
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.675 TFLOPS+20%	6.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1499 MHz	1560 MHz+4%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
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 5600 OEM is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT does not have comparable native support in the same tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
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 5700 XT has 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 OEM carries 8 GB. Radeon Pro 5700 XT gives you 100% 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 5700 XT and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 5600 OEM. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 OEM) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 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 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Decoder: Unified Video Decoder 7.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
Encoder	RDNA 1.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	Unified Video Decoder 7.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 5600 OEM's 150W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
TDP	130W-13%	150W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	95.7+16%	82.2