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In the past two years, AMD has been associated with low-end graphics cards due to their struggle against Nvidia. This year appears to be different as they have released a number of strong products including their RX 5600 XT and RTX 2060. In this test we will compare these three GPUs
The “rtx 2060 vs rx 5600 xt 2021” is a comparison of the RTX 2060, RX 5600 XT, and GTX 1660 Ti. The test includes benchmark results for games like Battlefield 1, GTA V, and more.
AMD’s new RX 5600 XT (Radeon RX 5600 XT) should make things tough for Nvidia’s GTX 1660 Super and 1660 Ti. Our gaming benchmarks demonstrate how responsive the navigation GPU is in games.
In this test, we pit AMD’s RX 5600 XT against Nvidia’s Geforce graphics cards. As the test sample, Asus’ TUF Gaming X3 RX 5600 XT Evo OC is employed.
In the test, AMD rates the Radeon RX 5600 XT as the best graphics card for Full-HD gaming. Our tests reveal if this holds true in reality and when compared to Nvidia’s graphics cards, such as the Geforce GTX 1660 Super, Geforce GTX 1660 Ti, and Geforce RTX 2060.
According to the current AMD graphics card prices, the RX 5600 XT is much behind the RX 5500 XT RX 5500 XT RX 5500 XT and very close to the RX 5700 with an RRP of 299 Dollar, as seen in the chart below.
The RX 5600 XT’s price environment is as follows:
- Geforce RTX 2060 Super: starting at about $390
- Radeon RX 5700 XT (Radeon RX 5700 XT) (Radeon RX 5700 XT) (Radeon RX 5700 XT) (Ra
- Radeon RX 5700: prices start at about 320 dollars.
- Geforce RTX 2060: prices start at about $300.
- Radeon RX 5600 XT: prices start at about $300.
- Geforce GTX 1660 Ti: prices start at about 270 dollars.
- Geforce GTX 1660 Super: prices start at about 230 dollars.
- Radeon RX 5500 XT (4.0 GByte / 8.0 GByte): about 180/ 220 dollars (4.0 GByte / 8.0 GByte)
The Asus custom design that we tried is more expensive: It’s only available for 350 dollars right now.
Confusion over technical information
The new RX 5600 XT is quite similar in price to the RX 5700, which has been available since mid-2019, and our review of the RX 5600 XT reveals if this applies to performance as well.
Due to AMD’s short-term BIOS update criteria, we must first deal with the precise hardware (or software) we measured before we can look at the test findings.
For the RX 5600 XT test, AMD gave us with an Asus model, the TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5600 XT Evo OC. This is a factory overclocked RX 5600 XT that deviates from AMD’s standard specs (see “AMD navigation in comparison” for further information).
According to Asus, the clock speeds are also boosted through a new BIOS, which does so by boosting the power goal, i.e. the maximum power usage. In bare figures, the variances are as follows:
Maximum boost clock/game clock:
| Value used as a benchmark | 1,560 MHz/1.375 MHz |
|---|---|
| Without a BIOS upgrade, the Asus X3 RX 5600 XT Evo OC | 1,460 MHz / 1,620 MHz / 1,460 MHz / 1,620 MHz / 1,460 |
| BIOS update for the Asus X3 RX 5600 XT Evo OC | 1.650 MHz/1.615 MHz |
AMD has also approved an increase in the effective memory frequency from 12.0 to 14.0 GHz. Asus does not employ this, at least in the case of our test specimen, and instead refers to a manually achievable increase using the Asus program GPU Tweak II.
Which RX 5600 XT will the purchasers receive?
The original BIOS is still included in the initial batches of the TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5600 XT Evo OC that we tested. Asus provides a download and 1-click utility to upgrade to the new standard BIOS with higher clock speeds. The updated BIOS will be installed by default in subsequent batches.
Furthermore, Asus still sells a quiet BIOS, but for our test, we’ll stick to the conventional versions, which will also reach the consumer. As a result, we tested the RX 5600 XT Evo OC twice: first with the original BIOS and then again with the updated standard BIOS.
Note: We’ve previously asked Asus how consumers can tell the difference in store between devices with the old and upgraded BIOS. At this stage, we’ll update the test as soon as we get a response.
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| GPU | RX 5600 XT | RX 5500 XT | RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | Navi 10 | Navi 14 | Navi 10 |
| Production | 7nm | 7nm | 7nm |
| Clock | 1.375 MHz game clock, with a maximum of 1,560 MHz. | 1.717 MHz game clock, with a maximum of 1,845 MHz. | 1,755 MHz game clock, with a maximum of 1.905 MHz. |
| Shader | 2,304 | 1,408 | 2,560 |
| Memory for video | GDDR6 6.0 GB | GDDR6 4.0/8.0 GB | GDDR6 8.0 GB |
| VRAM timer | 12.0 GHz | 14.0 GHz | 14.0 GHz |
| Interface to the memory | 192 bits | 128 bit | 256 bits |
| Bandwidth of memory | 288 gigabytes per second | 224 gigabytes per second | 448 gigabytes per second |
| TDP | 150 watts | 130 watts | 225 watts |
A closer look at the RX 5600 XT’s technical specifications shows a unique feature: It has 6.0 GByte VRAM, but all other contemporary AMD versions have 4.0 or 8.0 GByte VRAM.
The Geforce models, which are to be regarded the major opponents of the RX 5600 XT, all feature a maximum of 6.0 GByte video RAM, making this step presumably simpler for AMD thanks to rivalry from Nvidia.
Ranking of graphics cards
Evaluation of performance At 1080p, 1440p, and 4k resolutions, average FPS from Anno 1800, Assassins’ Creed: Odyssey, Battlefield 5, Metro: Exodus, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Wolfenstein Youngblood.
In our tests, Asus’ RX 5600 XT achieves almost identical performance as the RX Vega 56 without a BIOS upgrade, and so immediately outperforms Nvidia’s GTX-1660 series products. With a BIOS update, performance improves by around 4%, narrowing the performance gap to the RTX 2060 even further.
The competition from AMD in the shape of the RX 5700, on the other hand, is roughly 15% ahead of the RX 5600 XT with BIOS update and about 20% ahead of the values without BIOS update.
Models of the RX 5600 XT, which, unlike the Asus card, have higher-clocked RAM, should see a five-percent bump in performance, making the RX 5600 XT comparable to the RTX 2060.
8.0 GByte VRAM vs. 6.0 GByte VRAM: When comparing the Radeon models with 8.0 GByte VRAM to the RX 5600 XT, which has 2.0 GByte less video memory, the gap widens only in 4K resolution, at least in our benchmark titles and in view of the average frame rate, whereas it remains relatively stable in the other two resolutions.
According to the test findings, 6.0 GByte video memory is (still) adequate for the Full-HD resolution officially planned by AMD with the RX 5600 XT, but the bigger VRAM pad for the future still implies 8.0 GByte VRAM.
The GPU clock rate: After the BIOS update, we recorded numbers in the region of 1.700 MHz under average gaming load in our open test setup; before that, it was roughly 100 MHz lower.
In contrast, our test specimens of the RX 5700 XT and RX 5500 XT achieve somewhat higher rates in the 1.800 MHz region, whereas Nvidia’s current graphic cards often get rates close to 2.000 MHz.
Volume
In a soundproofed chamber, measurements were taken.
In terms of volume, the Asus RX-5600-XT model can’t be blamed. The three axial fans are already turned down, yet even while gaming, they barely rotate at roughly 30% of their normal speed. As a result, the Asus card is the quietest in our test group.
Electricity usage
The RX 5600 XT is an extremely efficient graphics card, particularly without the BIOS update, but even with it.
The complete test system uses hardly more power than the Radeon RX 5500 XT without the BIOS upgrade, although having a noticeably greater performance.
The result for energy efficiency improves marginally with the BIOS upgrade, but the RX 5600 XT is still doing well in this area in one way or another.
Verdict
Already prior to the evaluation of the Radeon RX 5600 XT, it was shown that AMD and Nvidia place a high value on the pricing environment: Nvidia lowers the price of the RTX 2060, while AMD releases BIOS upgrades for higher clock rates just before the launch.
Both the new RX 5600 XT and the RTX 2060, which has been on the market for a year, share a flaw: the RX 5700. It is somewhat quicker than both versions on our test course, but it is now just slightly more costly, and it also has 2.0 GB extra video RAM.
In the long term, 6.0 GBytes for Full HD may be adequate in most circumstances. In the price range of slightly over $300, I’d still go with the RX 5700, which, according to AMD’s official stance, should be on the market indefinitely, particularly since ray tracing isn’t (yet) a compelling argument for me.
Another opponent worth considering is the GTX 1660 Super, which is also worth discussing because to its current cheap pricing of about 230 dollars. On the road, the RX 5600 XT and RTX 2060 are roughly 15 to 20% quicker, but they’re over 30% more costly.
In my opinion, the RX 5600 XT will follow in the footsteps of the RX 5500 XT in terms of performance and efficiency, but the pricing will be too expensive at launch to make it a really appealing alternative.
GPUs from Nvidia and AMD may become more costly in 2020.
Many people believe that Nvidia has a reputation for overpricing graphics cards like the RTX 2080 Ti, particularly in the high-end category owing to a lack of competition. AMD, on the other hand, often undercuts its competitors on price, as shown most recently with the Radeon RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT.
However, both producers may be compelled to raise prices in the near future.
This is according to Trendforce, a market research firm, and the DRAMeXchange subsidiary, which specializes in volatile memory. The price of graphics memory (GDDR) is expected to climb dramatically in the first quarter of 2020, according to these reports.
Demand outnumbers supply.
The price of server DRAM is projected to rise owing to increased demand, according to DRAMeXchange, which will also raise the price of video memory, which is even more vulnerable to market movements. Contract prices for GDDR VRAM are likely to climb by more than 5% across all quarters, as OEM customers also increase their stocks.
DRAMeXchange also anticipates a significant growth in demand for fast GDDR6 video memory in the next year. Both Nvidia and AMD are currently using GDDR6 modules in their current products, but by 2020, new graphics cards will likely have even more memory – not to mention Intel’s Xe GPUs.
The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, both of which will be equipped with GDDR6, are expected to be released before the end of the year. The Xbox Series X is predicted to have a storage capacity of 16.0 GBytes, while the PS5 is likely to have a comparable capacity.
GDDR video memory also has the highest per-chip fabrication costs. The forecast, according to DRAMeXchange, is anything but good. The sole ray of hope is an increase in manufacturing capacity at the three biggest chipmakers, Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron – but only by around 15% by the end of 2020.
Nvidia’s 3D graphics revolution is described through raytracing.
In September 2018, Nvidia unveiled their latest graphics card generation, the GeForce RTX 20xx. It is based on the Turing microarchitecture, which was named after British mathematician Alan Turing, and succeeded the Pascal graphics cards of the GeForce GTX 10 series after little over two years.
Smooth 4K and HDR gaming
The first Turing graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, GeForce RTX 2080, and GeForce RTX 2070, are now available. They are the direct successors of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, the most powerful GeForce graphics card for gamers up to this point, as well as the GTX 1080 and GTX 1070. Of course, the GeForce RTX 20 series should outperform its predecessor in terms of performance. Nvidia touts the GeForce RTX 2080 as an example, which is said to render games like Final Fantasy XV, Wolfenstein II, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 4K and HDR with up to 60 frames per second. It would be at least 50% quicker than the GTX 1080 Ti in this case.
Raytracing is abbreviated as RTX.
Because the Turing pixel accelerators are built on a totally new microarchitecture, functionalities have been added to the new GDDR6 memory type that have never been seen before in any previous graphics card generation. The Turing chips, like the Quadro RTX, a professional version of the Turing chips, have both Tensor computing cores for AI calculation and ray tracing cores (RT cores). They make it possible to compute realistic shadows and reflections in real time. The title of the GeForce RTX-20 series demonstrates how significant this feature is to Nvidia, since the letter R is designed to explain the relationship to the raytracing cores.
Rasterization vs. ray tracing
Raytracing, like other rendering technologies, is about portraying a three-dimensional game environment in a two-dimensional picture. The ray tracing algorithm (= ray tracing) follows all light rays from the viewer’s eye into virtual space and back to an object. It then examines how the light beam behaves in relation to the object’s surface attributes. The light beam may then be reflected, absorbed, or diffracted depending on the medium, such as wood or glass. Ray tracing recognizes things that are covered by other objects because the produced light rays extend across the virtual space; yet, their surface structure causes additional light effects. This gives the game environment a highly realistic appearance.
When you compare raytracing to rasterization, the rendering approach employed nearly universally in today’s games, the benefits of raytracing become evident. The rasterization only displays items that are right in front of the viewer’s eyes. This not only saves computer power, but it also removes any indirect light sources. The fact that they are still visible, for example via reflections, shadows produced, or light refractions, can only be computed using a roundabout rasterization, which does not look very well. During the GeForce RTX launch, Nvidia highlighted the difference between rasterization and raytracing with a Battlefield V sample film. The following two screenshots are from the sample video: Without raytracing, the fire in the game scenario burns largely beyond the field of vision, therefore it isn’t reflected by the car’s mirrored surface (below).
Hybrid rendering is a compromise solution.
Despite their specifically developed RT cores, even the Turing graphics processors are overtaxed when it comes to real-time raytracing calculations of whole game sceneries. To produce more realistic lighting, Nvidia employs a hybrid rendering of raytracing and rasterization, in which only some effects, such as shadows or ambient occlusion, are generated by raytracing. The tensor cores in the GeForce RTX graphics cards are used for two purposes: first, to reduce image noise that can occur during ray tracing when too few light rays per pixel are calculated; and second, to reduce image noise that can occur during ray tracing when too few light rays per pixel are calculated. The so-called Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), an AI-assisted edge smoothing method, is the second Tensor major duty.
Updates for Windows 10 and games
Manufacturers must reply with an update in order for games to benefit from DLSS or Turing graphics cards’ real-time ray tracing. On the following page, you’ll find a list of games that support ray tracing and/or DLSS. The DirectX-12 ray tracing API DXR, which was introduced with Windows 10 version 1809, is required (October update).
Addendum dated (June 12, 2019): Even with Geforce GTX 1xxx GPUs, you may utilize ray tracing functions with limitations. You’ll need the Nvidia driver 425.31 or newer to enable software ray tracing. You shouldn’t anticipate miracles in terms of speed since software ray tracing relies on shaders (GTX 10xx and higher) rather than dedicated RT and Tensor cores (Geforce RTX). Nvidia’s marketing claims that RTX GPUs are up to 10 times quicker are unquestionably true in one of the games.
RTX: Games that are supported
The GeForce RTX supports real-time ray tracing and/or DLSS in these games. We review games that have previously been published as well as those that will be released in the near future. Note: In most circumstances, a developer patch is still required. On the official social media channels, on the particular forum, and elsewhere, the makers provide updates on the current state.
Ray tracing in real time
- [Assetto Corsa Competizione] (racing simulation, which was originally removed )
- Heart of Atomic (first person shooter)
- Battlefield V is a first-person shooter that was (first person shooter)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a first-person shooter developed by Activision (first person shooter)
- Take command (action adventure)
- The year is 2077, and the setting is Cyberpunk (action RPG)
- Dying Light 2 is a sequel to Dying Light.
- Recruited (first person shooter)
- Justice must be served (online RPG)
- JX3 – (online RPG)
- Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries is a game about mercenaries (Action)
- Exodus (Metro) (first person shooter)
- Minecraft is a game where you can build (Windows 10, announced for until mid 2020)
- DH Project (Action MMO)
- RTX Quake 2
- Tomb Raider: Tomb Raider: Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Action)
- Keep yourself in the light (horror shooter)
- Off-planet synchronization
- Bloodlines 2 is the sequel to Vampires: The Masquerade (Action RPG)
- Legion of Watch Dogs (Open World Action)
- Youngblood Wolfenstein (first person shooter, not for launch)
DLSS
- The National Anthem (online action)
- Survival developed on the Ark. (dino survival)
- Heart of Atomic (first person shooter)
- Battlefield V is a first-person shooter that was (first person shooter)
- Darksiders 3 is the third installment in the Darksiders franchise (action)
- Unafraid (Action RPG)
- The Moon Must Be Delivered: Fortuna (Space Survival)
- F1 2019
- The Wolves should be feared (online shooter)
- Final Fantasy XV is a video game developed by Square Enix (RPG)
- Lands in Ruins (online shooter)
- Senua’s Sacrifice is a Hellblade game (Action Adventure)
- Hitman 2 is a sequel to Hitman (action)
- Nyne’s Islands (online shooter)
- Justice must be served (online RPG)
- JX3 – (online RPG)
- Kinectic is a game that allows you to interact with (tactical shooter)
- Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries is a game about mercenaries (Action)
- Exodus (Metro) (first person shooter)
- Monster Hunter World is a video game developed by Capcom.
- Zero Outpost (survival simulation)
- The Walking Dead by Overkill (first person shooter)
- PUBG is a battle royale game (Action)
- Survivors of the Ashes (action shooter)
- SUMMARY (Open World Survival)
- Sam 4 is a serious game (online shooter)
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Action)
- Stormdivers are those who plunge into storms (online shooter)
- Arena of the Forge (online shooter)
- Sam 4 is a serious game (Action)
- Bloodlines 2 is the sequel to Vampires: The Masquerade (Action RPG)
- We Are a Happy Few
Installing the graphics card: A step-by-step guide
Isn’t it true that the old image creator has fulfilled his purpose and that the new one is currently in the works? Only the installation is missing at this point. Techtestreport demonstrates how to utilize the graphics card and offers advice!
When the graphics card creates a slide presentation of recent gaming successes like “Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare,” “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,” or “Anno 1800,” one thing is clear: A new image creator is required! Take a look at the graphics card comparison test if you haven’t made up your mind yet. You’re ready to install it after you’ve made your decision and the new one is in the home. Installing the graphics card is simple with these COMPUTER BILD instructions.
The Preparation for Installing the Graphics Card
Before you begin, make sure you have a work table with enough clearance and enough lighting. The actions below are simpler to do on a desk top than in a small, dark region under the desk. Remove all computer wires before opening the lid on the designated work area. If you wish to install a graphics card, be sure you have adequate space on your computer. Take a good look, especially if you possess a completed PC, since it’s rather thin. The Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti is not just pricey, but it also doesn’t fit into every PC due to its size. The Zotac GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is nearly half the size of the GeForce GTX 1660 and hence fits into practically any case. It’s also necessary to examine the power supply unit: Many low-cost desktop PCs lack sufficient power and lack the essential connectors for the image maker’s independent power source.
We may begin as soon as the two issues of space and power supply have been resolved. At the very least, almost: If the computer has a graphics card, unscrew the lateral fixing screw as needed, then push down the holding clip and gently take the circuit board out.
Install the graphics card by following these steps: Create a new model.
If you don’t have a separate graphics card, look for the appropriate oblong slot just below the CPU. Look for the letters “PCI Express x16” (Peripheral Component Interconnect) on the mainboard, which is also known as the “Motherboard” in the manual. The new graphics card is securely inserted in the slot with slight pressing. A screw on the side will hold it in place. Powerful models, such as those in the comparison test, need a lot of juice from the power source. Remember to power the image creator with 6- and 8-pin connections; otherwise, the motherboard will beep.
Set up the graphics card driver.
A word of caution to anybody switching from an older AMD graphics card to a new Nvidia one, or vice versa: Remove the old driver from the computer entirely for a fresh installation. This is done using a free utility called “Display Driver Uninstaller” (DDU) — this instruction will show you how to delete your graphics card driver step by step.
The reinstallation of AMD and Nvidia drivers is comparable. Both companies provide both an expedited and a personalized installation service. The first is useful if you want to get it done quickly: other apps like “Nvidia GeForce Experience” or the AMD issue report wizard are immediately installed on the hard disk. Advanced users who know what software they need will benefit from the user-defined method.
The “rx 5600 xt vs gtx 1660 super” is a test that compares the performance of three graphics cards: RX 5600 XT, GTX 1660 Ti and RTX 2060 (2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RX 5600 XT better than GTX 1660 Ti?
A: The Nvidias GTX 1660 Ti is $30 cheaper than the AMDs RX 5600 XT. It would be wise for you to purchase the Nvidia, as they have a more powerful and affordable card with better performance.
Is the RTX 2060 better than the GTX 1660 Ti?
A: The RTX 2060 is a higher end version of the GTX 1660 Ti, but it has been reported that many users have experienced issues with their RTX 2060 cards.
Which is better Rx 5700 XT or RTX 2060?
A: The RTX 2060 will likely perform better for the price.
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