Radeon RX 5600 vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

113%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

100%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

#5

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

72%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

68%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

64%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

63%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

63%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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.

Radeon RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 and Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

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.

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600 scores 11,753 and the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1380 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	11,753	12,173+4%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS	7.066 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	1265 MHz	1380 MHz+9%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) — the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). 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 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	VCN 2.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VCN 2.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 60.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
TDP	150W	80W-47%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	78.4	152.2+94%