Radeon RX 5600M vs Radeon RX 5500 XT

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.

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 5600M

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

159%

#24

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#25

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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144%

#29

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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131%

#30

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

130%

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Radeon RX 5600M

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100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

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99%

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UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

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Radeon RX 5500M

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87%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 5600M.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon RX 5500 XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5500 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 5600M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5500 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600M and Radeon RX 5500 XT

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 RX 5500 XT

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600M scores 8,857 and the Radeon RX 5500 XT reaches 9,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon RX 5500 XT
G3D Mark Score	8,857	9,080+3%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+64%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS+12%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1265 MHz	1845 MHz+46%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+64%	88
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon RX 5500 XT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 XT has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500 XT) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500 XT) — the Radeon RX 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon RX 5500 XT
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+29%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon RX 5500 XT
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon RX 5500 XT
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600M draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 5500 XT's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 180mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon RX 5500 XT
TDP	150W	130W-13%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	180mm
Height	0mm	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	75°C-17%
Perf/Watt	59.0	69.8+18%