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

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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

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
105%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
101%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
100%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
100%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
100%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
99%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
98%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
97%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
97%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
96%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
95%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
95%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
93%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
93%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
93%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
92%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
92%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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, 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
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

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