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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$280
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 150 W

ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.7

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%

3.7

Performance

24.0%

3.7

Memory

12.0%

5.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.0

Design

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    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%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC is a performance-oriented mid-range graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA architecture with 2304 stream processors and 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. This factory-overclocked variant features a boost clock of up to 1750 MHz and 14 Gbps effective memory speed, delivering up to 336 GB/s bandwidth for a highly responsive 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming experience. Key pros include its dual-fan cooling system with 0dB silent cooling technology, a stylish metal backplate for structural rigidity, and efficient PCIe 4.0 support. However, main cons involve the lack of dedicated hardware for ray tracing and DLSS, relatively limited 6GB VRAM for modern ultra-high texture settings, and the potential requirement for a manual VBIOS update to reach its maximum advertised performance levels.

Technical Specifications of ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC

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%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

4.7
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a technical score of 4.65 points, which is lower than that of 82.1% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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

6.0
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 82% 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

N/A
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

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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

8.064 TFLOPS
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC delivers 8.064 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 81.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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

336 GB/s
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC reaches 336 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 63.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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

1.4
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% 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

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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
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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

160 W
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC draws 160 W under peak load, which is lower than 69.3% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% 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

550 W
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.8% of graphics cards.
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

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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

240.5 x 126.5 x 53 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC measures 240.5x126.5 x 53 mm, which is more compact than 93.5% of graphics cards.
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

240.5 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC is 240.5 mm long, which is shorter than 76.7% 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

126.5 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC is 126.5 mm tall, which is shorter than 51.3% of graphics cards.
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

3 slot/s
ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.6% 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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ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC vs the average graphics card

  • 30.2% lower TDP
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
  • 44.87 mm shorter card length
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC is shorter than the average graphics card (240.5 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC is shorter than the average graphics card (240.5 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.240.5 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.550 W vs 650 W
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 2.04x cheaper
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).£260 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 44.87 mm shorter card length
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC is shorter than the average graphics card (240.5 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Performance
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 35.2% lower boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,620 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 35.7% lower base clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,235 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 64.7% lower FP32 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8.1 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 33.1% lower texture rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (252 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 32.2% lower pixel rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (112 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 4 fewer compute units
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 65.1% lower compute throughput
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (8.1 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 45.3% lower FP16 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (16.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2,048 fewer FP32 units
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,304 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 90.6% smaller L2 cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 25% lower memory bandwidth
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (336 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 40% larger process node
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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 XeSS support
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • 3 older
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • Older OpenCL version
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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.
  • 28 dB noisier at idle
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 35.2% lower boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,620 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,620 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1620 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 35.7% lower base clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,235 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,235 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1235 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 40% larger process node
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC 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.7 nm vs 5 nm
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
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What customers like about ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC?

  • Strong 1080p performance, capable of high frame rates in AAA titles
  • Competitive value for money compared to Nvidia's RTX 2060
  • Quiet operation even under load
  • Energy efficient RDNA architecture with relatively low power draw
  • Stylish metal backplate that aids in cooling and structural rigidity
  • Significant performance boost available via VBIOS update

What customers dislike about ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D 6G OC?

  • Lacks hardware support for Ray Tracing and DLSS
  • Cooling performance reported as 'atrocious' or just average by some users compared to premium models
  • Limited VRAM (6GB) can be a bottleneck in modern games at higher resolutions
  • Initial units required manual VBIOS updates to reach advertised speeds
  • Occasional reports of stability issues or coil whine
  • Lack of AV1 hardware encoding/decoding for streamers

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kitguru.net
10/06/2020
Cyberpower Ultra 3 RX (Ryzen 3300X / RX 5600 XT) Prebuilt System Review

The Cyberpower Ultra 3 RX Prebuilt Gaming PC earned a solid 8.5 rating from KitGuru, cementing its spot as an impressive budget-friendly system priced at £879 inc. VAT in the UK. The reviewer, Luke Hill, notes that the build leverages AMD's "value kings" by combining an AMD Ryzen 3 3300X processor with an ASRock Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger D graphics card. These core components are...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
11/03/2020
Drei Radeon RX 5600 XT von ASRock, Gigabyte und MSI im Test

The Hardwareluxx review evaluates three custom AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics cards—the ASRock Phantom Gaming D3, Gigabyte Gaming OC, and MSI Gaming X—which target 1080p gamers with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface and 2,304 shader units. A major talking point of the review is the highly erratic launch of the RX 5600 XT series; AMD issued a last-minute BIOS update just...Read more

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