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Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,145 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U scores 2,095 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G reaches 2,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G uses Vega, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,095 | 2,145+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+175% | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz | 2100 MHz+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G has 0 MB. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U draws 110W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G's 15W — a 152% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 15W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 19.0 | 143.0+653% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Vega |
| Release | October 7 2019 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #297 | #545 |
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