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Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT vs RTX A2000 Mobile

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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NVIDIA

RTX A2000 Mobile

2021Core: 1215 MHzBoost: 1687 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Shared System RAM 15
9,558
+0.5%
brand logoRadeon RX 6300
brand logoRadeon R9 380X
brand logoRadeon RX 6500M
brand logoRadeon R9 290X
brand logoRadeon RX 6800M
brand logoRadeon RX 6650M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT
RTX A2000 Mobile
4 GB 95
9,506
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX Titan
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoTITAN V CEO Edition
brand logoRTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

About G3D Mark

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

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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 95W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

RTX A2000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • ✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌533.3% higher power demand at 95W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT better than RTX A2000 Mobile?
Yes. Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 9,558 vs 9,506 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling, while RTX A2000 Mobile is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
RTX A2000 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% higher G3D Mark. RTX A2000 Mobile is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does RTX A2000 Mobile make more sense than Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT?
Yes. RTX A2000 Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT. The trade-off is that Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT currently gives you 0.5% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
1080p
low105 FPS111 FPS
medium91 FPS94 FPS
high74 FPS80 FPS
ultra44 FPS47 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS96 FPS
medium79 FPS82 FPS
high59 FPS63 FPS
ultra34 FPS36 FPS
4K
low30 FPS31 FPS
medium28 FPS29 FPS
high19 FPS20 FPS
ultra17 FPS17 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
1080p
low121 FPS240 FPS
medium85 FPS202 FPS
high58 FPS155 FPS
ultra39 FPS124 FPS
1440p
low80 FPS170 FPS
medium48 FPS141 FPS
high36 FPS115 FPS
ultra26 FPS91 FPS
4K
low38 FPS99 FPS
medium25 FPS80 FPS
high20 FPS67 FPS
ultra14 FPS51 FPS
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League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
1080p
low338 FPS428 FPS
medium294 FPS342 FPS
high225 FPS285 FPS
ultra187 FPS214 FPS
1440p
low249 FPS321 FPS
medium224 FPS257 FPS
high180 FPS214 FPS
ultra141 FPS160 FPS
4K
low153 FPS214 FPS
medium134 FPS171 FPS
high94 FPS141 FPS
ultra64 FPS107 FPS
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Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
1080p
low163 FPS181 FPS
medium130 FPS148 FPS
high115 FPS126 FPS
ultra92 FPS106 FPS
1440p
low116 FPS128 FPS
medium95 FPS106 FPS
high81 FPS91 FPS
ultra65 FPS76 FPS
4K
low68 FPS73 FPS
medium54 FPS61 FPS
high44 FPS47 FPS
ultra33 FPS37 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX A2000 Mobile

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,558 points.

NVIDIA

RTX A2000 Mobile

The RTX A2000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1687 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,506 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 9,558 and the RTX A2000 Mobile reaches 9,506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on Vega while the RTX A2000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 2,560 (RTX A2000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1687 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
9,558
9,506
Architecture
Vega
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
512
2560+400%
Boost Clock
2100 MHz+24%
1687 MHz
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A2000 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 Mobile has 4 GB. The RTX A2000 Mobile offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Mobile). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Mobile).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
Encoder
VCN 2.0
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
VCN 2.0
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT draws 15W versus the RTX A2000 Mobile's 95W — a 145.5% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 500W (RTX A2000 Mobile). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
TDP
15W-84%
95W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
500W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
—
80°C
Perf/Watt
637.2+537%
100.1
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Value Analysis

The RTX A2000 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTRTX A2000 Mobile
MSRP
$0
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Codename
Vega
GA107
Release
January 7 2020
April 12 2021
Ranking
#545
#273