Radeon RX 5600 XT vs Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Radeon RX 5600 XT
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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 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 64X.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $2,200 for the Radeon Pro Vega 64X, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1129.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1129.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($180) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) |
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 XT and Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Radeon RX 5600 XT
The Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,369 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 13,453 and the Radeon Pro Vega 64X reaches 13,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X uses GCN 5.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Raw compute: 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,453 | 13,369 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4096+78% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.188 TFLOPS | 12.03 TFLOPS+67% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz+6% | 1468 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 256+78% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5600 XT comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 5600 XT offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5600 XT draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 64X's 250W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 89.7+68% | 53.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X launched at $2200 and now averages $2200. The Radeon RX 5600 XT costs 91.8% less ($2020 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 6.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) — the Radeon RX 5600 XT offers 1124.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-87% | $2200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-92% | $2200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.7+1125% | 6.1 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Vega 10 |
| Release | January 21 2020 | March 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #187 | #190 |
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