Radeon RX 560X vs Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
Radeon RX 560X
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H, it costs 89% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 747.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+747.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 560X and Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
Radeon RX 560X
The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,448 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 560X scores 3,340 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H reaches 3,448 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X) vs 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 2491 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,340 | 3,448+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1792+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS | 8.928 TFLOPS+242% |
| Boost Clock | 1275 MHz | 2491 MHz+95% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 560X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560X draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H's 132W — a 55.1% difference. The Radeon RX 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 560X) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-43% | 132W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Perf/Watt | 44.5+70% | 26.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Radeon RX 560X costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 9.9 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the Radeon RX 560X offers 743.4% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-63% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.5+743% | 9.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Navi 23 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | October 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #556 | #150 |
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