Radeon RX 5600 XT vs Radeon RX 6800M

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 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

105%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

101%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

100%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

99%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

98%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

96%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

95%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

93%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

93%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

92%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

135%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

130%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

117%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

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Radeon RX 6800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is Radeon RX 5600 XT better than Radeon RX 6800M?

Comparing the Radeon RX 6800M to the Radeon RX 5600 XT demonstrates the jump from previous-generation desktop mid-range to flagship mobile graphics. The Radeon RX 6800M was AMD's top-tier mobile solution in 2021, featuring 12GB of VRAM. The RX 5600 XT was a 2020 desktop favorite popular for its high efficiency and solid 1080p performance.\n\nIn terms of raw benchmarks, the mobile flagship Radeon RX 6800M generally holds a significant lead, typically delivering 30-40% more throughput in modern benchmarks due to its much newer architecture and higher VRAM capacity. While the desktop RX 5600 XT is limited by its 6GB of VRAM, the mobile 6800M comfortably handles high-resolution textures at 1440p and offers much better future-proofing for current AAA titles. Furthermore, the 6800M benefits from RDNA 2 features that provide a more modern feature set compared to the RDNA 1 design of the desktop card.\n\nUltimately, the Radeon RX 6800M is the superior choice for high-performance notebook users seeking desktop-class speed. The Radeon RX 5600 XT remains a solid choice for legacy budget desktop builds, but for anyone looking to push the highest visual quality in modern games, the flagship mobile card provides a level of power that the older mid-range desktop part simply cannot approach.

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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600 XT	Radeon RX 6800M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 XT Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 XT and Radeon RX 6800M

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 RX 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 13,453 and the Radeon RX 6800M reaches 13,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2390 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	13,453+1%	13,295
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.188 TFLOPS	12.24 TFLOPS+70%
Boost Clock	1560 MHz	2390 MHz+53%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M 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 XT lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	Radeon RX 6800M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600 XT comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	384 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 XT draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 3.4% difference. The Radeon RX 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.