Radeon RX 5600 XT
GPU·Entry

Radeon RX 5600 XT

AMD

G3D Mark

13,453

MSRP

$279

AVG Price

$180

January 21 2020
150 Watt
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600 XT

#163
GeForce GTX 745
MSRP: $80|Avg: $25
114%
#164
GeForce GTX 650 Ti
MSRP: $149|Avg: $30
113%
#165
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
112%
#166
Radeon RX 560X
MSRP: $129|Avg: $40
112%
#167
Radeon RX 5500
MSRP: $179|Avg: $110
107%
#168
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
106%
#169
Radeon R7 A8-7680
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
106%
#170
Radeon HD 7850
MSRP: $249|Avg: $50
104%
#171
Radeon HD 7730
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
104%
#172
Radeon HD 6850
MSRP: $179|Avg: $25
104%
#173
Radeon HD 7790
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
103%
#174
GeForce GTX TITAN Black
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
102%
#175
Radeon RX 550
MSRP: $79|Avg: $35
102%
#176
Radeon R9 260
MSRP: $139|Avg: $40
102%
#177
Radeon R7 250X
MSRP: $99|Avg: $30
101%
#178
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
100%
#179
GeForce RTX 2080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $250
100%
#180
Radeon HD 8510G
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
100%
#181
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
100%
#182
Radeon R7 430
MSRP: $79|Avg: $15
97%
#183
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
97%
#184
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
97%
#185
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
94%
#186
GeForce GTX 650
MSRP: $109|Avg: $25
94%
#187
Radeon RX 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $130
93%
#188
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#189
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
MSRP: $699|Avg: $280
93%
#190
Radeon RX 6900 XT
MSRP: $999|Avg: $385
93%
#191
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
92%
#192
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
92%
#193
GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon RX 5600 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low225 FPS
medium194 FPS
high140 FPS
ultra104 FPS
1440p
low149 FPS
medium124 FPS
high93 FPS
ultra68 FPS
4k
low81 FPS
medium69 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low126 FPS
medium116 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra72 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium95 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra64 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium49 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra34 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080p
low120 FPS
medium108 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra63 FPS
1440p
low68 FPS
medium58 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra38 FPS
4k
low38 FPS
medium35 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra24 FPS
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

1080p
low161 FPS
medium131 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra95 FPS
1440p
low121 FPS
medium100 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra74 FPS
4k
low53 FPS
medium42 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra33 FPS
Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV

1080p
low131 FPS
medium107 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low91 FPS
medium80 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra52 FPS
4k
low53 FPS
medium46 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra31 FPS
Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

1080p
low294 FPS
medium230 FPS
high179 FPS
ultra145 FPS
1440p
low197 FPS
medium180 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra108 FPS
4k
low112 FPS
medium98 FPS
high82 FPS
ultra62 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p
low103 FPS
medium81 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440p
low77 FPS
medium61 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra47 FPS
4k
low40 FPS
medium33 FPS
high30 FPS
ultra28 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low605 FPS
medium484 FPS
high404 FPS
ultra303 FPS
1440p
low454 FPS
medium363 FPS
high303 FPS
ultra227 FPS
4k
low303 FPS
medium242 FPS
high202 FPS
ultra151 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

1080p
low92 FPS
medium75 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra43 FPS
1440p
low73 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4k
low43 FPS
medium35 FPS
high30 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low93 FPS
medium82 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra46 FPS
1440p
low80 FPS
medium69 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4k
low32 FPS
medium29 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra19 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 5600 XT specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 13,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) architecture (codename: Navi 10), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2304 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 144 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 7.188 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1560 MHz from a base of 1130 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5600 XT
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score13,453
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 10
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute2304
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling144
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1560 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1130 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance7.188 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second224.6 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count10,300 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#187
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600 XT is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 336 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5600 XT
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures6 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth192-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM336 GB/s
L2 Cache3 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 5600 XT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5600 XT
FSR Frame GenerationLimited
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
Radeon Super Resolution✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.1
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0, decoder: VCN 2.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5600 XT
HDMI 2.0b PortsNumber of HDMI 2.0b display connectors1x
DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors3x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCN 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCN 2.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 XT draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1100g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 48°C at idle, 75°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5600 XT
TDPPower consumption under load150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage450W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance267mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Weight1100g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle48°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $180 (MSRP: $279), the Radeon RX 5600 XT delivers 75 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #187 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5600 XT
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$279
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$180
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#187
Release DateJanuary 21 2020
Release Year2020

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

22 specs

ROPs64
TMUs144
Vram6 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation
L2 Cache3 MB
Core Clock1130 MHz
Boost Clock1560 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Speed16 Gbps
Shading Units2304
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth336 GB/s
Memory Bus Width192-bit
Transistor Count10,300 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: Limited | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate224.6
Manufacturing Process7 nm
Driver Upscaling TechRadeon Super Resolution (RSR)
Frame Generation TechFSR Frame Generation (Limited Compatibility)
Power Consumption (TDP)150 Watt
Floating Point Performance7.188 TFLOPS

General Information

5 specs

CodenameNavi 10
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)
Launch Price$279
Release DateJanuary 21 2020
Performance Ranking Position187

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