Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U vs Radeon RX 640
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 RX 640
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). 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 RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 640 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $55 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U, it costs 82% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 465.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+465.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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 RX 640
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 RX 640
The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U scores 2,095 and the Radeon RX 640 reaches 2,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 640 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 640 (Radeon RX 640). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,095 | 2,172+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+120% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+233% | 1.559 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+51% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 88+120% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 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 Ryzen 5 5600U lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 640 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 640 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U draws 110W versus the Radeon RX 640's 50W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 350W (Radeon RX 640). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 50W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.0 | 43.4+128% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 640 launched at $159 and now averages $55. The Radeon RX 640 costs 81.7% less ($245 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 39.5 (Radeon RX 640) — the Radeon RX 640 offers 464.3% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $159-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $55-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 39.5+464% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #297 | #665 |
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