Radeon RX 5600 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Radeon RX 5600
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 92.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-92.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+92.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 61% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 31.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 RX 5600 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5600 scores 11,753 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 92.7%. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,753 | 22,651+93% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4352+89% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.829 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+278% |
| Boost Clock | 1265 MHz | 2535 MHz+100% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+6% | 136 |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 5600 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5600 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-6% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 78.4 | 141.6+81% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 60.5% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 31.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-43% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-61% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4+32% | 59.6 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | AD106 |
| Release | July 7 2020 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #295 | #59 |
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