AMD Radeon RX 5600M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data presents a clear split between these two very different graphics cards. The AMD Radeon RX 5600M wins two of the three head-to-head tests, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X takes one narrow victory. The most dramatic result comes in the Geekbench Metal test, where the RX 5600M scores 76,653 against the GTX TITAN X's 18,723. That is a 309.4% advantage, a massive margin that reflects both the generational gap and the architectural focus of each product.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 5600M again leads, posting 59,589 versus 41,471 for the TITAN X. The delta here is 43.7%, a substantial but far less extreme gap than the Metal test. The only test where the GTX TITAN X pulls ahead is Geekbench Vulkan, where it scores 49,397 against the RX 5600M's 48,843. That difference is just 1.1%, essentially a statistical tie in practical terms, though the database records it as a win for the NVIDIA card.

Looking at the broader average benchmark score, the RX 5600M sits at 46,601, while the GTX TITAN X averages 36,530. The RX 5600M's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Arc A530M at 46,614 (a 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6550M at 46,702 (a -0.2% delta, meaning the RX 5600M trails by a hair). The GTX TITAN X's closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 5300M at 36,529, a 0% delta, with the NVIDIA T1000 at 36,289 (0.7% behind). These figures show that the RX 5600M operates in a performance tier roughly 27.6% above the TITAN X on average, a gap that aligns with the head-to-head results.

The percentile rankings reinforce this picture. The RX 5600M sits at the 85th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the GTX TITAN X sits at the 80th. That five-point gap might seem modest, but the raw score difference tells the real story: the newer AMD part delivers substantially higher throughput in most API workloads, while the older NVIDIA flagship retains a slim edge only in Vulkan.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 5600M dominates in Metal and OpenCL workloads. Its Metal score of 76,653 is more than four times the TITAN X's 18,723, a result that aligns with the AMD architecture's optimized compute paths for Apple's Metal API. The OpenCL margin of 43.7% also indicates a clear advantage in general-purpose GPU compute, likely stemming from the much higher memory bandwidth per clock and the newer instruction set.

The GTX TITAN X wins Vulkan, but barely. A 1.1% lead is well within run-to-run variance, so the practical takeaway is that both cards perform nearly identically in Vulkan-based workloads. The TITAN X's 12 GB of GDDR5 memory versus the RX 5600M's 6 GB of GDDR6 may help in Vulkan titles that are memory-hungry, but the benchmark score suggests no meaningful advantage.

For users prioritizing Metal performance (macOS environments or Metal-based renderers), the RX 5600M is the clear choice. For OpenCL compute tasks, the RX 5600M also leads by a wide margin. Only in Vulkan-centric applications does the older NVIDIA card hold its ground, and even then it is a marginal victory. The RX 5600M's wins in two of three tests, combined with its higher average score, make it the stronger overall performer in this matchup.

Architecture Differences

The RX 5600M uses the Navi 10 chip built on TSMC's 7 nm process, while the GTX TITAN X uses the GM200 chip on TSMC's 28 nm process. This process node difference is stark: 7 nm versus 28 nm translates directly into transistor density. The RX 5600M packs 10,300 million transistors into a 251 mm² die, yielding a density of 41.0M per mm². The TITAN X has 8,000 million transistors spread across a massive 601 mm² die, for a density of just 13.3M per mm². The RX 5600M achieves more than three times the transistor density, which explains how a smaller, lower-power chip can outperform a physically larger one.

The architecture generation gap is equally significant. The RX 5600M is based on RDNA 1.0, a modern GPU architecture designed for efficient compute and gaming. The TITAN X uses Maxwell 2.0, an architecture that predates many modern rendering features and optimizations. The RX 5600M supports PCIe 4.0 x16, while the TITAN X is limited to PCIe 3.0 x16. This doubles the potential host interface bandwidth for the AMD part.

Memory configurations differ in both capacity and type. The RX 5600M has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The TITAN X has 12 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 336.6 GB/s. The TITAN X wins on raw bandwidth by 48.6 GB/s, but the RX 5600M's GDDR6 operates at a higher effective clock speed (12 Gbps versus 7 Gbps), which partially compensates for the narrower bus.

Core counts tell a nuanced story. The TITAN X has 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The RX 5600M has 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Despite fewer cores, the RX 5600M achieves comparable throughput thanks to its higher clocks and architectural efficiency. The RX 5600M's base clock is 1035 MHz with a boost of 1265 MHz (game clock 1190 MHz), while the TITAN X runs at 1000 MHz base and 1089 MHz boost. The AMD part's higher boost clock, combined with RDNA's improved instruction efficiency, allows it to reach 5.829 TFLOPS FP32 against the TITAN X's 6.691 TFLOPS. Interestingly, the TITAN X still holds a raw FP32 advantage, but the benchmark results show the RX 5600M winning in practice.

The RX 5600M supports FP16 at 11.66 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), a feature the TITAN X lacks entirely. This makes the AMD card significantly more capable in mixed-precision workloads common in AI and compute applications. Power consumption also diverges sharply: the RX 5600M is rated at 150 W TDP and uses no power connectors (it is an IGP-class mobile part), while the TITAN X draws 250 W and requires a 6-pin plus 8-pin power connector with a 600 W suggested PSU. The RX 5600M delivers higher average performance at 40% lower power draw.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5600M averages 46,601 across all recorded benchmarks, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X averages 36,530. That puts the RX 5600M roughly 27.6% ahead.

Q: What is the most significant single-test difference between the two?

A: The Geekbench Metal test shows the RX 5600M scoring 76,653 against the TITAN X's 18,723, a 309.4% lead for the AMD card. No other test comes close to that margin.

Q: Does the GTX TITAN X win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins the Geekbench Vulkan test with a score of 49,397 versus the RX 5600M's 48,843. However, the margin is only 1.1%, which is effectively negligible.

Q: How does the memory configuration compare?

A: The RX 5600M has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The TITAN X has 12 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus with 336.6 GB/s bandwidth. The TITAN X offers more capacity and higher bandwidth, but the RX 5600M's GDDR6 runs at 12 Gbps effective versus 7 Gbps.

Q: Which card has better power efficiency?

A: The RX 5600M has a TDP of 150 W and requires no power connectors, while the TITAN X has a 250 W TDP and needs a 6-pin plus 8-pin power setup. The RX 5600M delivers higher average performance while drawing 100 W less.

Q: What is the transistor density difference?

A: The RX 5600M (7 nm process) packs 41.0M transistors per mm², while the TITAN X (28 nm process) has 13.3M per mm². The RX 5600M achieves over three times the density.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 5600M | NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X |

|----------------|----------------------|----------------------------|

| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |

| Transistors | 10,300 million | 8,000 million |

| Die Size | 251 mm² | 601 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 41.0M / mm² | 13.3M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1035 MHz | 1000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1265 MHz | 1089 MHz |

| Memory Size | 6 GB | 12 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit | 384 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 288.0 GB/s | 336.6 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2304 | 3072 |

| Texture Mapping Units | 144 | 192 |

| Render Output Units | 64 | 96 |

| FP32 Performance | 5.829 TFLOPS | 6.691 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 11.66 TFLOPS (2:1) | N/A |

| TDP | 150 W | 250 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | N/A | 600 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| Release Date | 2020-07-06 | 2015-03-16 |

| Launch MSRP | N/A | 999 USD |

| Average Benchmark Score | 46,601 | 36,530 |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 85 | 80 |

The table above captures the fundamental differences. The RX 5600M is a newer, denser, more efficient mobile part, while the TITAN X is an older, larger, power-hungry desktop flagship. The RX 5600M wins on process technology, clocks, power draw, and API support for FP16. The TITAN X retains advantages in memory capacity, memory bandwidth, raw core counts, and raw FP32 throughput. Yet the benchmark data shows that architectural efficiency and clock speed matter more than brute core counts: the RX 5600M delivers higher average performance, a higher percentile ranking, and a 2-1 win record in the head-to-head tests.