Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U vs Radeon 820M
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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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 Ryzen 5 5600U
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 820M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 820M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1127.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1127.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 Ryzen 5 5600U and Radeon 820M
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,095 points.
Radeon 820M
The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U scores 2,095 and the Radeon 820M reaches 2,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon 820M uses RDNA 3+, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 128 (Radeon 820M). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon 820M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,095 | 2,143+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 3+ |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+1000% | 128 |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz | 2900 MHz+57% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon 820M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U draws 110W versus the Radeon 820M's 30W — a 114.3% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 350W (Radeon 820M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon 820M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 30W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.0 | 71.4+276% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 820M costs 91.7% less ($275 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 85.7 (Radeon 820M) — the Radeon 820M offers 1124.3% better value. The Radeon 820M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon 820M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $25-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 85.7+1124% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Krackan Point |
| Release | October 7 2019 | June 2 2024 |
| Ranking | #297 | #669 |
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