Radeon RX 5600 XT vs RTX A2000

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 RTX A2000

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

117%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

111%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

104%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

102%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

102%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

101%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

100%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

92%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

92%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

92%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

84%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

83%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

78%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

77%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

77%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

74%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600 XT	RTX A2000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $320 for the RTX A2000, it costs 44% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 77.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600 XT	RTX A2000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+77.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($180)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($320)

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

RTX A2000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 XT and RTX A2000

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.

RTX A2000

The RTX A2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 10 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,464 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 13,453 and the RTX A2000 reaches 13,464 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000). Raw compute: 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	RTX A2000
G3D Mark Score	13,453	13,464
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	3328+44%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.188 TFLOPS	7.987 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1560 MHz+30%	1200 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	144+38%	104
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	RTX A2000
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	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600 XT comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 has 8 GB. The RTX A2000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	RTX A2000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	RTX A2000
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	RTX A2000
Encoder	VCN 2.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VCN 2.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 XT draws 150W versus the RTX A2000's 70W — a 72.7% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 500W (RTX A2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	RTX A2000
TDP	150W	70W-53%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	167mm
Height	111mm	68mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	89.7	192.3+114%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the RTX A2000 launched at $450 and now averages $320. The Radeon RX 5600 XT costs 43.8% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 42.1 (RTX A2000) — the Radeon RX 5600 XT offers 77.4% better value. The RTX A2000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).