GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (RDNA 1) and has 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 288 GB/s.
The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (RDNA 2) and has 4 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 144 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT has the Navi 10 XLE graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 1 architecture. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 24 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT | GPU | SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT |
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT |
Navi 10 XLE | GPU Chip | Navi 24 XT |
RDNA 1 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
36 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 16 |
2304 | Shader | 1024 |
64 | Render Output Units | 32 |
144 | Texture Units | 64 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 16 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT clocks at 1.500 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 12.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT is 18.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.250 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.500 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.250 GHz |
12.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 18.0 Gbps |
288 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 144 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 64 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.400 GHz | Base Clock | 2.200 GHz |
1.770 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.825 GHz |
1.67 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.69 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 160 W. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT has 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 130 W. |
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160 W | TDP | 130 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max | 97 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 85 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
28 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
31 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT supports the operation of a maximum of 2 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 2 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
ASUS Aura Sync | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 4 Lanes interface. |
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304 mm | Length | 194 mm |
130 mm | Height | 107 mm |
54 mm | Width | 40 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 4 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT has been manufactured with a structure width of 7 nanometers since Q1/2020. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT came on the market in Q1/2022 and will have a structure width of 6 nanometers manufactured. |
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ROG-STRIX-RX5600XT-A6G-GAMING | Part-no | 11314-01-20G |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
279 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 199 $ (Reference) |
7 nm | Structure size | 6 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT
4 GB GDDR6 |