Radeon RX 5600 vs Radeon RX 7400
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 Radeon RX 7400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 | Radeon RX 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF 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 $199 for the Radeon RX 7400, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 33.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 | Radeon RX 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+33.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) |
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 Radeon RX 7400
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.
Radeon RX 7400
The Radeon RX 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,654 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5600 scores 11,753 and the Radeon RX 7400 reaches 11,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 7400 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7400). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7400). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | Radeon RX 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,753 | 11,654 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+29% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.829 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+183% |
| Boost Clock | 1265 MHz | 2300 MHz+82% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7400 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 | Radeon RX 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5600 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7400 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7400 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 7400) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7400) — the Radeon RX 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | Radeon RX 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+125% | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7400). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | Radeon RX 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7400). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7400).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | Radeon RX 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 7400's 43W — a 110.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 450W (Radeon RX 7400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | Radeon RX 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 43W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 241mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 78.4 | 271.0+246% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 7400 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 24.6% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 58.6 (Radeon RX 7400) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 33.8% better value. The Radeon RX 7400 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | Radeon RX 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $199-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-25% | $199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4+34% | 58.6 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Navi 33 |
| Release | July 7 2020 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #295 | #229 |
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