Radeon RX 7400 vs Radeon RX 5600
Radeon RX 7400
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $199 for the Radeon RX 7400, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 33.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+33.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 7400 and Radeon RX 5600
Radeon RX 7400
The Radeon RX 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,654 points.
Radeon RX 5600
The Radeon RX 5600 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: 11,753 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7400 scores 11,654 and the Radeon RX 5600 reaches 11,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7400 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 7400) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7400) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 2300 MHz vs 1265 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,654 | 11,753 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2304+29% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.49 TFLOPS+183% | 5.829 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2300 MHz+82% | 1265 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 | 144+29% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7400 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 5600 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7400 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 7400 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 7400) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7400) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) — the Radeon RX 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 288 GB/s+125% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7400) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7400) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7400 draws 43W versus the Radeon RX 5600's 150W — a 110.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 7400) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W-71% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 271.0+246% | 78.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7400 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 24.6% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.6 (Radeon RX 7400) vs 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 33.8% better value. The Radeon RX 7400 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7400 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-13% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $150-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.6 | 78.4+34% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | Navi 10 |
| Release | August 8 2025 | July 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #229 | #295 |
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