Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT vs MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G differences in specs

Comparison of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT operates at a base clock speed of 1.130 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G operates at a base clock speed of 1.130 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 540 g respectively. The TDP of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT is 160 W, while that of the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G is 160 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

Differences Specifications Benchmarks

Differences

Top features of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT

Report a bug

Top features of MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G

Report a bug

Higher clock speed

1.365 GHz 1.130 GHz

Around 17% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
GPU Chip	Navi 10 XLE TU106
Execution units	36 30
Shader	2304 1920
Render Output Units	64 48
Texture Units	144 120

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 1.75 GHz
Memory Bandwith	336 GB/s 336 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.130 GHz 1.365 GHz
Boost Clock	1.750 GHz+ 12 % 1.680 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.615 GHz+ 17 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	160 W 160 W
TDP (up)	195 W --
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 100 mm 1 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	34 dB 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	38 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.4a

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	254 mm 175 mm
Height	135 mm 126 mm
Width	47 mm 43 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 540 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT and MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q1/2020 Q1/2019
Structure size	7 nm 12 nm
Part-no	11296-01-20G --
Documents	data sheet data sheet