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Avg. price in UK: ~£260
Avg. price in US: ~$330
VRAM: 6 GB
Memory bus width: 192 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 150 W

MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

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5.2

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2.9
Gaming
Score components:
45.0%
2.1
Floating-point performance
25.0%
3.6
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5.3
Video editing
Score components:
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
3.6
VRAM
20.0%
2.1
Floating-point performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.0
1080p
Score components:
55.0%
2.1
Floating-point performance
25.0%
3.6
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.7
1440p
Score components:
50.0%
2.1
Floating-point performance
30.0%
3.6
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.7
4K
Score components:
40.0%
2.1
Floating-point performance
35.0%
3.6
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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The MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is a high-end, 2.5-slot graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA architecture, featuring 2,304 stream processors and 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface. It offers a factory overclock with a boost clock up to 1750 MHz and a game clock of 1615 MHz, while requiring dual 8-pin power connectors for its 150W TDP. Key characteristics include the beefy Twin Frozr 7 thermal design with dual Torx 3.0 fans and a solid metal backplate for structural rigidity and heat dissipation. Its main pros are exceptionally quiet operation, excellent thermal management that keeps temperatures low even under load, and strong 1080p gaming performance that often rivals more expensive competitors. However, some cons include its relatively large physical footprint (297mm length), a high launch price compared to other models, and the lack of hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X

Overall score

5.5

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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.

Performance

3.7

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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

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

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

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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

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Memory

4.0

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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

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

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

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

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Platform & Features

8.1

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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

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

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

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

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

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Connectivity & Media

8.6

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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

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

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

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

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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Power & Cooling

8.8

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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

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

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

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

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

150 W

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Design

6.2

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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

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

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

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

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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MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X vs the average graphics card

Why is MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X better than the average graphics card?

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Supports ECC memory
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.
Importance: LOW
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
30.8% lower PSU requirement
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.450 W vs 650 W
30.2% lower TDP
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
Better FP64 ratio
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
6.4 dB quieter under load
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.29 dB vs 35.4 dB
2.04x cheaper
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).£260 vs £530
7 °C lower load temperature
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (60 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is under load.
When it matters: When you care how hot the GPU runs during long gaming or render sessions.
Importance: LOW
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (60 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.60 °C vs 67 °C
Better FP64 ratio
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
Supports ECC memory
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
30.8% lower PSU requirement
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
30.2% lower TDP
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
6.4 dB quieter under load
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
7 °C lower load temperature
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (60 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.

Power & Cooling

Why is MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X worse than the average graphics card?

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30.1% lower boost clock speed
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,750 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
40 fewer ray tracing cores
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
No CUDA support
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
144 fewer AI cores
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
26% lower base clock speed
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,420 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
33.9% lower texture rate
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (252 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
31.4% lower pixel rate
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (112 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
64.3% lower FP32 performance
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
40 fewer TMUs
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
48.1% lower PassMark score
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (11,768 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
53.7% lower gaming score
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6,800 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
4 fewer compute units
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
56.1% lower compute score
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5,301 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
64.9% lower compute throughput
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (8.1 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
6 GB less VRAM
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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.
25% lower memory bandwidth
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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 L2 cache
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
87.5% smaller L1 cache
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
14.3% slower VRAM clock
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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.
No DLSS support
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
40% larger process node
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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 AI upscalers
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
Older encoder generation
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (2 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
No mesh shaders
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
No DirectStorage support
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
Worse SAM support
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
3 older
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
January 2020
Older DirectX version
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
Older OpenCL version
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2 vs 3.0).
No sampler feedback
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
55% fewer transistors
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (10,300 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
No AV1 encoding
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No AV1 decoding
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
Narrower encode codec support
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
Older DisplayPort version
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
Older HDMI version
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
Narrower decode codec support
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
2 fewer monitors per output type
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
1 fewer fans
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
15 °C lower thermal ceiling
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
8 °C higher idle temperature
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
15 mm higher card profile
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
0.5 slot/s wider design
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
37.2% heavier card weight
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is heavier than the average graphics card (1,401 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
30.1% lower boost clock speed
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,750 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,750 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1750 MHz vs 2505 MHz
6 GB less VRAM
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
40 fewer ray tracing cores
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.0 vs 40
No CUDA support
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.
Importance: MEDIUM
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
64 bit narrower memory bus
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X 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
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
No DLSS support
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.
Importance: LOW
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Hardware support for real-time ray tracing effects
When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows and want to avoid buying a card that only handles traditional raster graphics well.
Importance: MEDIUM
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.

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Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X?

Excellent thermal performance with low operating temperatures
Extremely quiet operation, even under heavy load
Premium build quality featuring a metal backplate and brushed aluminum sections
Strong 1080p 'Ultra' gaming performance often beating the RTX 2060
Idle fan stop feature for silent operation during light use
High energy efficiency compared to older AMD architectures

What customers dislike about MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X?

Higher retail price compared to rival cards like the Sapphire Pulse
Launch BIOS complications requiring manual flashing for full performance
Large physical footprint taking up three PCI slots
Lacks hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS support
High power draw when using multiple monitors
VRAM limited to 6GB which can be a bottleneck in some modern titles

Expert reviews

tweaktown.com

14/02/2020

Summary of the review

MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT GAMING X: Please Update Your BIOS

The MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT GAMING X is a custom graphics card built on AMD's RDNA architecture, featuring a Navi GPU and 6GB of GDDR6 memory optimized for high-performance 1080p gaming and esports at 1440p. The reviewer strongly emphasizes the necessity of flashing the card's BIOS, which unlocks faster VRAM clocks and delivers a substantial performance boost. This updated BIOS increases the GPU clock speeds to 1715–1730MHz, allowing the card to reliably outperform competing options like the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti, 1660 SUPER, and even the RTX 2060 in specific gaming benchmarks such as Metro Exodus and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Pros and Cons Pro: Outstanding 1080p gaming performance and robust 1440p capabilities for esports titles. Pro: Premium aesthetic design featuring a sleek brushed-aluminum backplate and tasteful RGB lighting. Pro: Exceptional TWIN FROZR 7 cooling tech that maintains low thermals with minimal fan noise. Con: High retail price ($329), making it uncompetitive against identical performers like the SAPPHIRE PULSE OC ($299). Con: Requires a cumbersome manual BIOS update out of the box to achieve full performance. Con: Features...

techpowerup.com

17/03/2020

Summary of the review

XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT THICC II ProGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review - Overclocking (includes MSI Gaming X comparison benchmarks) You...

The TechPowerUp review highlights that the XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT THICC II ProGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. delivers competitive 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, nearly matching the RTX 2060. Key advantages include an efficient dual-slot/dual-fan cooler with idle-fan-stop, a dual BIOS switch, and a metal backplate at an competitive price point. However, the card faces limitations, including very restricted overclocking headroom due to locked AMD software parameters, resulting in only a minor 2% GPU boost in testing. Other cons include high multi-monitor power consumption, lack of hardware ray tracing, and persistent driver issues with telemetry.

igorslab.de

27/01/2020

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Limitvalue: Radeon RX 5600 XTGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. vs. GeForce RTX 2060Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. with maximu...

summary of the review: In this review, Igor Wallossek evaluates the maximum stable overclocking limits of the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X against the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming X (both using flashed high-performance BIOS data) to see which card gains the most performance. Testing with an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X system, the author reveals that AMD highly restricts its driver to protect the higher-tier RX 5700, squeezing out virtually all overclocking headroom into the card's factory settings. While the RX 5600 XT delivers up to a brutal 20% performance increase compared to its old launch BIOS, manual manual adjustments under the new BIOS net less than a 1% performance gain while drawing 3 to 4 additional watts. Conversely, the Nvidia RTX 2060 shows better scaling, pushing 3% faster than factory overclocked settings and 6% to 8% faster than the Founders Edition by utilizing its maximum power limit, though it requires about 10 watts more power. The pros of the Radeon RX 5600 XT include a massive, free performance jump out of the box when moving from the...

kitguru.net

11/02/2020

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MSI RX 5600 XT Gaming X Review

The MSI RX 5600 XT Gaming X is a visually striking three-slot graphics card featuring a premium two-tone plastic and brushed aluminium shroud, full-length metal backplate, and an RGB-lit dragon logo. Built with an exceptionally beefy cooler consisting of dual 100mm Torx 3.0 fans, six heatpipes, and dedicated VRM coldplates, it delivers class-leading thermal and acoustic performance. Even when heavily overclocked, its edge temperature remains below 60°C while maintaining whisper-quiet operation at just 35% fan speed (around 1050 RPM). Under the hood, it shares the robust 9-phase GPU and 2-phase memory VRM design of MSI's higher-end RX 5700 XT model. Despite these excellent physical attributes, the card faces a major performance hurdle due to a complex AMD BIOS rollout situation. The primary drawback of the Gaming X is that its memory clock is left at the original 12Gbps reference speed because MSI could not guarantee 100% stability across all units at 14Gbps. While a BIOS update successfully pushes the core boost clock up to 1750MHz, the slower memory bandwidth leaves the card running roughly 6% slower on average than direct...

techpowerup.com

22/01/2020

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MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X & Gaming Z Review

The TechPowerUp review of the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and Gaming Z highlights 7nm cards designed for high-performance 1080p gaming, with the Gaming Z featuring updated 14 Gbps memory over the Gaming X's 12 Gbps, yielding superior performance. Key strengths include an exceptionally quiet, large cooling system from the RX 5700 series, an idle fan-stop feature, and, thanks to BIOS updates, performance that outpaces the RTX 2060 in rasterization. Conversely, the cards are restricted by a massive triple-slot design, limited 6 GB VRAM, and constrained manual overclocking limits, which may hinder future-proofing and small-form-factor compatibility. Additionally, the architecture lacks hardware ray tracing, and high power draw occurs during multi-monitor setups. YouTube

thinkcomputers.org

21/01/2020

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MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X Graphics Card Review

The MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is lauded by ThinkComputers as a premium mid-range GPU, featuring the Twin Frozr 7 thermal design with dual 100mm fans for excellent cooling and quiet operation. It delivers exceptional 1080p performance with a factory overclocked boost clock of 1750 MHz, earning a 9/10 score and a recommended award for its top-tier build quality. Key cons include the card's heavy, bulky design (297 x 58 x 140 mm) and a premium price tag of approximately $330, positioning it near higher-tier cards despite its 6GB VRAM constraint. While it operates very quietly with minimal temperature fluctuations, the significant price markup over the reference design requires careful consideration.

profesionalreview.com

29/01/2020

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MSI RX 5600 XT Gaming X Review en Español (Análisis completo)

The MSI RX 5600 XT Gaming X is a mid-to-high-range graphics card featuring the 7nm Navi 10 chipset with 2304 shaders, designed primarily to dominate Full HD gaming. While MSI kept its 6GB GDDR6 memory at 12 Gbps for stability rather than pushing it to 14 Gbps, the GPU clock speeds were boosted to a maximum turbo frequency of 1750 MHz with a revised TDP of 180W. Structurally, it features a massive Twin Frozr 7th-generation cooling solution that spans 3 slots and includes dual 100mm fans alongside 6 nickel-plated heatpipes. In real-world benchmarks, the card delivered excellent gaming performance, easily sustaining frame rates well above 100 FPS in high-quality Full HD testing. The review highlights several distinct advantages and disadvantages regarding the card's overall value. On the positive side, its key strengths include rock-solid frame rate stability, top-tier build quality, outstanding thermal performance keeping temperatures below 65°C, and exceptional overclocking headroom, particularly for the memory, which stabilized MHz boost. Conversely, the primary drawbacks are its slightly lower out-of-the-box performance compared to rivals using 14 Gbps memory, its bulky 3-slot physical...

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