Radeon RX 5600M vs Radeon R9 295X2
Radeon RX 5600M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX 5600M is positioned at rank #32 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5600M is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon RX 5600M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 295X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 295X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600M | Radeon R9 295X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (307mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5600M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600M and Radeon R9 295X2
Radeon RX 5600M
The Radeon RX 5600M 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: 8,857 points.
Radeon R9 295X2
The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5600M scores 8,857 and the Radeon R9 295X2 reaches 8,734 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon R9 295X2 uses GCN 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1018 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600M | Radeon R9 295X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,857+1% | 8,734 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2816 ×2+22% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.829 TFLOPS+2% | 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 1265 MHz+24% | 1018 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 ×2 |
| TMUs | 144 | 176 ×2+22% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600M | Radeon R9 295X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5600M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 295X2 has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 295X2 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 320 GB/s x2 (Radeon R9 295X2) — a 1011.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 295X2. Bus width: 192-bit vs 512-bit x2. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 295X2) — the Radeon RX 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600M | Radeon R9 295X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 320 GB/s x2+11% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 512-bit x2+167% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600M | Radeon R9 295X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+7% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600M | Radeon R9 295X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5600M draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 295X2's 500W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 307mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600M | Radeon R9 295X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-70% | 500W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-50% | 1000W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 307mm |
| Height | 0mm | 114mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 65°C-28% |
| Perf/Watt | 59.0+237% | 17.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5600M is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600M | Radeon R9 295X2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Vesuvius |
| Release | July 7 2020 | April 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #295 | #303 |
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