G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 150W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5600 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌15.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 130W.

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 150W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5600 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌15.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 5700 XT better than Radeon RX 5600 OEM?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 12,442 vs 12,333 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 5600 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro 5700 XT can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $500 MSRP. Radeon Pro 5700 XT is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Pro 5700 XT is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $500 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5600 OEM is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 5600 OEM make more sense than Radeon Pro 5700 XT?

Yes. Radeon RX 5600 OEM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro 5700 XT. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro 5700 XT currently gives you 0.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon Pro 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5600 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	240 FPS	119 FPS
medium	227 FPS	103 FPS
high	189 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	99 FPS
medium	188 FPS	84 FPS
high	145 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	41 FPS
medium	98 FPS	36 FPS
high	71 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	231 FPS	225 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	147 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	149 FPS
medium	125 FPS	125 FPS
high	99 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	83 FPS
medium	66 FPS	70 FPS
high	55 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	560 FPS	555 FPS
medium	448 FPS	444 FPS
high	373 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	280 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	420 FPS	416 FPS
medium	336 FPS	333 FPS
high	280 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	277 FPS
medium	224 FPS	222 FPS
high	187 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	139 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	383 FPS	250 FPS
medium	329 FPS	217 FPS
high	276 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	305 FPS	193 FPS
medium	265 FPS	172 FPS
high	206 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	105 FPS
medium	131 FPS	88 FPS
high	118 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	56 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5700 XT and Radeon RX 5600 OEM

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

The Radeon RX 5600 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,333 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT scores 12,442 and the Radeon RX 5600 OEM reaches 12,333 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 5600 OEM uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Raw compute: 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Boost clocks: 1499 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
G3D Mark Score	12,442	12,333
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.675 TFLOPS+20%	6.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1499 MHz	1560 MHz+4%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 OEM is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 OEM has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 OEM) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Decoder: Unified Video Decoder 7.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
Encoder	RDNA 1.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	Unified Video Decoder 7.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 5600 OEM's 150W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5700 XT	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
TDP	130W-13%	150W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	95.7+16%	82.2