Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 7600

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

109%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

105%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

104%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

104%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

103%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

103%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

102%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

101%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

100%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

99%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

99%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

97%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

97%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

96%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

95%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

94%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

93%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

93%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

91%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

91%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

90%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

90%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 7600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (272mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 23% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 7600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+23%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($250)

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 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 7600

Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 and the Radeon RX 7600 reaches 16,581 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 2655 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	16,183	16,581+2%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	7 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.754 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+123%
Boost Clock	1905 MHz	2655 MHz+39%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 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 5700 XT lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 7600
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 55.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+56%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: UVD vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	VCE	VCN 4.0
Decoder	UVD	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	225W	165W-27%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	71.9	100.5+40%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 16.7% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 23% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).