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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$310
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 150 W

AMD Radeon RX 5600 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.5

Technical Score

10.0%

7.2

User score

Poor
4.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

3.1

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.4

Design

4.0%

8.6

Connectivity & Media

Poor
7.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(20)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Very good
  • 2.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 is a mid-range desktop graphics card launched in January 2020, built on the 7nm process with RDNA 1.0 architecture. It features a Navi 10 GPU core with 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, operating at a base frequency of 1130 MHz and a boost clock up to 1560 MHz. It is equipped with 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface, delivering 288 GB/s of bandwidth with a rated power draw of 125W-150W. Main pros include solid 1080p 'Ultra' gaming performance, high energy efficiency, and a competitive price-to-performance ratio for entry-level 1440p gaming. However, its main cons include a lack of hardware-accelerated ray tracing and limited VRAM capacity compared to newer competitors, which may hinder performance in demanding modern titles.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon RX 5600

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

3.1

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.4

Design

4.0%

8.6

Connectivity & Media

4.5
AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a technical score of 4.46 points, which is lower than that of 84.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(20)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

7.2
AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a user score of 7.19 points, which is lower than that of 89.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
3.0
AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a popularity of 3 points, which is higher than 53.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

6.1
AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 79.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

11,428 points
AMD Radeon RX 5600 scores 11428 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 50.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

6.39 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 5600 delivers 6.39 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 86.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

6 GB
AMD Radeon RX 5600 has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.7% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 5600 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

192 bit
AMD Radeon RX 5600 uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

288 GB/s
AMD Radeon RX 5600 reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon RX 5600 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
AMD Radeon RX 5600 offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

150 W
AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 73% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

150 W
AMD Radeon RX 5600 draws 150 W under peak load, which is lower than 74.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

150 W
AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a board power limit of 150 W, which is lower than that of 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

267 mm
AMD Radeon RX 5600 is 267 mm long, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon RX 5600 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon RX 5600 vs the average graphics card

  • Includes dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.150 W vs 215 W
  • 31.8% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.150 W vs 220 W
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 2.04x cheaper
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).£260 vs £530
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is idle.
    When it matters: When the system stays on for long periods and you care whether the card runs cool and relaxed outside of gaming sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.32 °C vs 38 °C
  • 6 dB quieter under load
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
    What it is: Noise level produced by the graphics card while under load.
    When it matters: When the PC sits near you and fan noise matters during play.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.29 dB vs 35 dB
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 31.8% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 6 dB quieter under load
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.

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Power & Cooling
  • 37.6% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,560 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 48 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 41.1% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,130 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 47% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (199.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 39.6% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (99.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 8 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 72.3% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.4 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 2,304 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 36.8% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 90.6% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 14.3% slower VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • 3 older
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • Lower VRS tier
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports a lower VRS tier than the average graphics card (Tier 1 vs Tier 2).
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 37.6% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,560 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,560 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1560 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 48 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.0 vs 48
  • 41.1% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,130 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,130 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1130 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 47% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (199.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (199.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.199.68 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 36.8% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.12000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5600 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.128 vs 184
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 5600?

  • Excellent 1080p performance, capable of high to ultra settings in AAA titles
  • Competitive entry-level 1440p gaming at medium settings
  • High energy efficiency with relatively low power consumption compared to older architectures
  • Generally runs cool and quiet on most aftermarket models like the Sapphire Pulse
  • Significant performance uplift provided by official VBIOS updates at launch
  • Good value for money, often outperforming the similarly priced GTX 1660 Ti and matching the RTX 2060 in raw rasterization
  • Support for useful software features like Radeon Image Sharpening and Radeon Anti-Lag

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 5600?

  • Lacks hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Variable Rate Shading (VRS)
  • Limited to 6GB of VRAM, which can be a bottleneck in some modern memory-intensive games
  • Historical reports of driver stability issues, including occasional black screens or crashes
  • Confusion caused by the 'BIOS mess' where performance varies depending on whether the card has the updated VBIOS
  • Little to no meaningful overclocking headroom on many models as they ship near their limits
  • Market relevance is declining as newer budget cards like the RX 6600 offer better features for similar prices

Expert reviews

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igorslab.de
21/01/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT review – with the last-minute BIOS boost to an efficient RTX 2060 killer TechPowerUp

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, specifically tested via the Powercolor Red Dragon model, received a last-minute competitive edge through a factory BIOS upgrade that increased its memory bandwidth by roughly 17% (shifting from 12 to 14 Gbps). This aggressive update successfully elevates the card into a higher performance tier, enabling it to go toe-to-toe with its primary market rival,...Read more

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tomshardware.com
09/03/2020
ASRock RX 5600 XT Phantom Gaming D3 Review

The ASRock RX 5600 XT Phantom Gaming D3 is a factory-overclocked graphics card engineered with a massive 2.7-slot triple-fan (D3) cooling system, measuring 11.4 inches in length due to a heatsink that extends past the compact PCB. Built on TSMC's 7nm FinFET process with 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the card targets 1080p ultra gaming and entry-level 1440p gaming,...Read more

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tomshardware.com
19/02/2020
Asus ROG Strix RX 5600 XT O6G Gaming Review

Review Overview The Asus ROG Strix RX 5600 XT O6G Gaming is a highly capable graphics card built on AMD's 7nm Navi 10 silicon, delivering impressive 1080p ultra gaming (averaging 60+ fps in 10 out of 11 tested titles) and smooth 1440p gaming at medium settings. Structurally, the card features a massive, premium 2.7-slot design measuring 11.9 inches in length, which incorporates a...Read more

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pcmag.com
21/01/2020
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT Review

The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT is identified as a competitive mid-range card that outperforms rivals like the GTX 1660 Ti and 1660 Super, offering excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance. Key advantages highlighted include effective cooling, a reasonable price point, and beneficial software features like Radeon Boost. Conversely, the card is noted for its large, bulky...Read more

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pcworld.com
22/01/2020
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT review: Punching above its class

The PCWorld review highlights the Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT as a high-performance 1080p graphics card, boasting quiet dual-fan cooling, PCIe 4.0 support, and the beneficial Trixx Boost software. Performance is significantly elevated to rival the GeForce RTX 2060 thanks to a critical, albeit last-minute, VBIOS update from AMD. However, the launch was marred by confusion,...Read more

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ign.com
16/07/2021
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT – Review and Benchmarks - IGN Would you like a performance comparison table between the RX 5600 XT and its closest competitor, t...

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is highly efficient for 1080p gaming, frequently exceeding 60 FPS at Ultra presets and even delivering playable frame rates at 1440p resolutions. Tested via a Sapphire Pulse OC edition featuring a Dual-X dual-fan cooling solution, the card maintained stable thermal performance without exceeding 75 degrees Celsius under load. On the software side, it offers...Read more

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mkaugaming.com
08/06/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU - Review - MKAU Gaming

The MKAU Gaming review highlights the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT as a stellar "Ultimate 1080p Gaming" card, consistently delivering over 100 FPS, and often 160+ FPS, in modern AAA titles at maximum settings. Beyond 1080p, the card proved capable at 1440p, maintaining respectable 60-80 FPS averages, offering exceptional value and a strong challenge to competitors. MKAU Gaming However, the...Read more

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techspot.com
09/06/2020
The Best (and Worst) Radeon RX 5600 XT Graphics Cards

TechSpot's roundup identifies the Sapphire Pulse RX 5600 XT as the best value choice, citing its effective, quiet cooling and dual-BIOS, while highlighting the PowerColor Red Dragon for compact, high-performance needs. Despite strong performance options, the review notes major cons, including a chaotic, confusing product launch with mandatory vBIOS updates and many cards featuring...Read more

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techradar.com
24/01/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT review - TechRadar

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is reviewed as a highly capable, budget-friendly graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA architecture, cementing itself as a powerhouse for 1080p gaming. Priced at a competitive entry point of $279, it features 2,304 Stream Processors—the exact same amount found in the beefier RX 5700. Performance benchmarks showcase its dominance, beating the price-matched...Read more

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extremetech.com
21/01/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Review: Testing With Third-Gen Ryzen

The ExtremeTech review identifies the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT as a high-performance 1080p GPU, showcasing it as a quiet and efficient choice that often outperforms the Nvidia GTX 1660 series by delivering over 60 FPS in demanding titles and over 120 FPS in esports. However, the launch was complicated by a last-minute VBIOS update required to boost performance against competing cards,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
21/01/2020
Sapphire Radeon RX 5600 XT Pulse Review

The Sapphire Radeon RX 5600 XT Pulse offers exceptional 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, boosted significantly by a last-minute VBIOS update that increased frequency and memory speeds to 14 Gbps. Pros include high value, an effective, quiet Dual-X cooling system, low idle power usage, and dual-BIOS functionality. Conversely, the launch was marred by chaotic software deployment,...Read more

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tomshardware.com
21/01/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Review: Look out, RTX 2060

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (specifically the overclocked Sapphire Pulse OC model) is a highly capable mid-range graphics card designed to deliver ultimate performance for 1080p gaming at ultra settings, while remaining entry-level ready for 1440p gaming at medium settings. Built on TSMC’s 7nm process with the Navi 10 GPU architecture, the card features 2,304 stream processors and 6GB...Read more

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overclockers.com
21/01/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Review: Ultimate 1080p Gaming

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, utilizing the 7nm RDNA architecture, is positioned as a premier 1080p gaming card that, following a last-minute BIOS update boosting memory speeds to 14 Gbps, effectively competes with Nvidia's RTX 2060. The card delivers over 60 FPS in demanding titles at ultra settings and provides excellent price-to-performance, with specific partner models noted for...Read more

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hothardware.com
21/01/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Review: A Top-Notch 1080p Gaming GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, specifically evaluated via the Sapphire Pulse retail edition, positions itself as a highly capable graphics card designed primarily for top-notch 1080p gaming performance. Built on a scaled-down version of the 7nm Navi 10 architecture found in the higher-end RX 5700 series, it features 2,304 stream processors and 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a narrower 192-bit...Read more

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kitguru.net
21/01/2020
SAPPHIRE RX 5600 XT Pulse Review

The KitGuru review highlights a highly chaotic launch for the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, primarily caused by an unprecedented, last-minute VBIOS update pushed by AMD just five days before official release. Originally designed as a 150W TBP card with 12Gbps memory meant to dominate Nvidia’s GTX 1660 series, the updated BIOS raises the board power to 160W, boosts the core clock to...Read more

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techpowerup.com
29/05/2020
PowerColor Radeon RX 5600 XT ITX Review

The PowerColor Radeon RX 5600 XT ITX is a highly capable, 17.5 cm graphics card designed for small form-factor builds, offering excellent 1080p and entry-level 1440p performance with pre-installed 14 Gbps BIOS. It operates quietly with an idle-fan-stop feature, draws only 150 W during gaming, and slightly outperforms the RTX 2060. Limitations include a higher 12 W idle power draw,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
13/05/2020
PowerColor Radeon RX 5600 XT Red Dragon Review

The PowerColor Radeon RX 5600 XT Red Dragon is a high-performance 1080p and 1440p card featuring the 14 Gbps BIOS update out of the box, boasting excellent, quiet dual-fan cooling with an idle fan-stop feature. Built with 7nm "Navi 10" RDNA architecture, the card includes a metal backplate, factory overclock, and a dual-BIOS switch for added functionality. Conversely, the review...Read more

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techpowerup.com
22/01/2020
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X & Gaming Z Review

The TechPowerUp review of the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X & Gaming Z highlights these cards as premium, high-performance 1080p and capable 1440p gaming options, with the Gaming Z offering faster 14 Gbps memory out of the box to outperform the RTX 2060. Key advantages include an over-engineered cooler and robust 8 phase VRM borrowed from the RX 5700 XT, delivering excellent...Read more

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techpowerup.com
21/01/2020
ASUS Radeon RX 5600 XT STRIX TOP Review

The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT TOP is an overengineered card featuring a massive factory overclock, 6GB GDDR6 memory, and an exceptional cooling system paired with a 10-phase VRM that ensures near-silent operation. While offering excellent 1080p/1440p performance, dual BIOS, and high-quality components, the card faces cons including a steep $329-$339 price point, restricted...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
21/01/2020
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT Review

The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT is an excellent midrange graphics card designed to max out triple-A games at 1080p resolution while comfortably handling 1440p titles. Built on AMD’s Navi 10 architecture, the card features 6GB of GDDR6 memory, 3 DisplayPort outputs, and 1 HDMI port. In benchmark testing, it trading blows with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2060 and thoroughly dominated...Read more

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gamestar.de
23/01/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Test - Vergleich mit GTX 1660 Ti... - GameStar

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, tested via the factory-overclocked Asus TUF Gaming X3 Evo OC edition, is positioned at a €299 MSRP to compete directly with Nvidia's GTX 1660 Ti, GTX 1660 Super, and RTX 2060 for optimal Full-HD (1080p) gaming performance. A major talking point of this review is the eleventh-hour BIOS update issued by AMD to counter Nvidia, which significantly raises the...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
21/01/2020
Mehr 1080p-Leistung: Modelle der Radeon RX 5600 XT im Test - HardwareLuxx

This Hardwareluxx review evaluates two custom AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT models: the Sapphire Pulse and the ASUS TUF Gaming Evo, designed for high-performance 1080p gaming against NVIDIA’s GTX 1660 Ti/RTX 2060. Both cards utilize the Navi 10 XLE GPU with 2,304 shader units and 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, but required last-minute BIOS updates to increase TGP to 160W, boost clocks to 1,750 MHz,...Read more

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igorslab.de
21/01/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT im Test – mit dem Last-Minute BIOS-Boost zum RTX-2060-Killer

In Igor Wallossek's review of the PowerColor RX 5600 XT Red Dragon, the prominent pro is AMD's last-minute VBIOS update, which pushes the GPU into a higher performance tier to successfully combat Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2060 6GB. The new performance VBIOS unlocks a massive 17% memory bandwidth increase by jumping from 12 Gbps to 14 Gbps, resulting in a substantial, measurable...Read more

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pcgameshardware.de
21/01/2020
Radeon RX 5600 XT 8 GB im Test: So schnell wäre die Karte

This hardware simulation by PC Games Hardware (PCGH) analyzes how the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which natively features 6 GiB of GDDR6 VRAM over a 192-bit bus, would perform if it had been equipped with 8 GiB of VRAM instead. To achieve a perfectly fair "per-clock" comparison, the reviewers matched the core computing hardware (both configurations used a Navi 10 GPU with 2,304 FP32-ALUs...Read more

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computerbase.de
29/01/2020
Radeon RX 5600 XT im Test: Full-HD-Benchmarks, Lautstärke

This review evaluates five custom models of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, categorising them by memory speed where 7,000 MHz configurations outperform 6,000 MHz variants by 4% to 5% in Full-HD benchmarks. The Sapphire Radeon RX 5600 XT Pulse emerges as the definitive test winner and earns a clear recommendation for achieving top-tier performance while maintaining exceptionally quiet...Read more

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as.com
25/03/2020
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, Análisis - Meristation - Diario AS

The reviewed AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (specifically the Sapphire Pulse Overclock edition) is evaluated as an excellent, budget-friendly graphics card primarily engineered for high-frame-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Tested on a high-end system featuring a Ryzen 9 3900X processor and 32 GB of RAM, the card demonstrated impressive benchmarking versatility. It effortlessly...Read more

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multiplayer.it
28/01/2020
ASUS ROG Strix RX 5600 XT Gaming OC, la recensione

The ASUS ROG Strix RX 5600 XT Gaming OC is a premium, high-end version of AMD’s mid-range graphics card that utilizes the same 7nm Navi 10 chip found in the more powerful RX 5700. Featuring 2304 stream processors and 6GB of GDDR6 memory, this massive 2.7-slot card delivers excellent performance for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and highly playable framerates at 1440p. During...Read more

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