RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile vs Radeon RX 5600 XT
RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
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Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile and Radeon RX 5600 XT
RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,209 points.
Radeon RX 5600 XT
The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile scores 13,209 and the Radeon RX 5600 XT reaches 13,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5600 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Raw compute: 9.032 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,209 | 13,453+2% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2304+29% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.032 TFLOPS+26% | 7.188 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+62% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 56 | 144+157% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+700% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 XT has 6 GB. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+700% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT).
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile draws 35W versus the Radeon RX 5600 XT's 150W — a 124.3% difference. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-77% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 377.4+321% | 89.7 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $279 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $180 |
| Codename | GB207 | Navi 10 |
| Release | March 19 2025 | January 21 2020 |
| Ranking | #244 | #187 |
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