AMD Radeon RX 5600M vs NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data contains two shared benchmark tests, and the NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile wins both. In Geekbench OpenCL, the NVIDIA part scores 79091 against the AMD Radeon RX 5600M’s 59589, a 32.7% advantage. That is a substantial gap, placing the A3000 Mobile firmly ahead in compute-heavy OpenCL workloads. In Geekbench Vulkan, the NVIDIA GPU scores 61189 versus 48843 for the AMD, a 25.3% lead. While both GPUs handle the Vulkan API, the NVIDIA architecture demonstrates a clear performance edge in this particular workload.

These two wins give the RTX A3000 Mobile a 2-0 record in the direct comparison. The average benchmark score for the NVIDIA part is 70140, while the AMD Radeon RX 5600M averages 46601. That difference is roughly 50% higher for the NVIDIA GPU, though the head-to-head deltas are measured only on the two shared tests. The percentile rankings reinforce the split: the RTX A3000 Mobile sits at the 91st percentile among all GPUs, while the RX 5600M is at the 85th. The database’s nearest rival data places the A3000 Mobile alongside the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 (0.2% higher), AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 (0.4% higher), and AMD Radeon RX 6600 LE (1% lower). The RX 5600M, by contrast, matches closely with the Intel Arc A530M (0% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 6550M (0.2% lower), indicating it performs in a lower tier entirely.

The OpenCL result is the more decisive of the two. A 32.7% delta suggests the NVIDIA GPU’s compute architecture, with its dedicated tensor cores and RT cores, translates into measurable throughput advantages. The Vulkan delta, while smaller at 25.3%, still shows a consistent pattern. Neither test favors the AMD part, and the data does not include any benchmark where the RX 5600M records a win. This is a one-sided comparison in the recorded measurements.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark wins, the NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile dominates the two shared tests. Its strongest showing is in Geekbench OpenCL, where the 32.7% lead indicates a significant advantage in general-purpose compute tasks that leverage OpenCL. This could translate to workflows like rendering, simulation, or data processing where OpenCL is the primary API. The Vulkan result, while narrower, still favors NVIDIA, suggesting better performance in Vulkan-based game engines or compute applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 5600M does not win any shared benchmark in the database. However, the RX 5600M has additional recorded tests that the A3000 Mobile lacks: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1320 and a Geekbench Metal score of 76653. The Metal score is notable, as it exceeds the A3000 Mobile’s OpenCL score (79091 is higher, but 76653 is close) and suggests the RX 5600M may be competitive in Apple-centric Metal workloads. The 3DMark result, though not directly comparable, indicates the AMD part has some DX12 capability, but without a direct A3000 Mobile score for that test, no conclusion can be drawn.

For use-case splits, the data supports the following: if a workload relies on OpenCL or Vulkan, the RTX A3000 Mobile is the stronger choice based on the head-to-head results. The RX 5600M’s only potential advantage appears in Metal-specific environments, where its recorded score of 76653 is higher than its own OpenCL and Vulkan scores, though no NVIDIA Metal score exists for comparison. The NVIDIA GPU also has a higher average benchmark score (70140 vs 46601), indicating broader overall performance, but the RX 5600M’s Metal result suggests it should not be dismissed for macOS or Metal-only applications.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the Geekbench OpenCL benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile wins with a score of 79091, which is 32.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5600M’s 59589.

Q: What is the Vulkan performance difference between the two?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile scores 61189 in Geekbench Vulkan, while the AMD Radeon RX 5600M scores 48843, giving NVIDIA a 25.3% lead.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon RX 5600M win any shared benchmark?

A: No, the recorded head-to-head data shows the AMD part loses both shared tests (OpenCL and Vulkan), with 0 wins out of 2.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 70140, while the AMD Radeon RX 5600M averages 46601, a difference of roughly 50%.

Q: What is the AMD Radeon RX 5600M’s best recorded benchmark result?

A: The RX 5600M’s highest recorded score is 76653 in Geekbench Metal, which is higher than its OpenCL (59589) and Vulkan (48843) scores.

Q: Which GPU has a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile is at the 91st percentile, while the AMD Radeon RX 5600M is at the 85th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification category. The NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile uses a GA104 chip built on Samsung’s 8 nm process, with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. The AMD Radeon RX 5600M uses a Navi 10 chip on TSMC’s 7 nm process, with 10,300 million transistors on a 251 mm² die. The AMD process node is smaller, but the NVIDIA chip packs more transistors and a larger die area, resulting in a higher transistor density (44.4M per mm² vs 41.0M per mm²).

Clock speeds differ significantly. The NVIDIA GPU has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 1230 MHz, while the AMD GPU has a base clock of 1035 MHz and a boost clock of 1265 MHz, with a game clock of 1190 MHz. The AMD part runs at higher frequencies, but the NVIDIA GPU compensates with more shading units: 4096 versus 2304. The NVIDIA GPU also has 128 TMUs and 64 ROPs, while the AMD GPU has 144 TMUs and 64 ROPs. In terms of compute, the NVIDIA GPU delivers 10.08 TFLOPS FP32, while the AMD GPU delivers 5.829 TFLOPS FP32. For FP16, the NVIDIA GPU matches its FP32 at 10.08 TFLOPS (1:1), while the AMD GPU achieves 11.66 TFLOPS (2:1).

Memory configurations are similar in size (both 6 GB GDDR6) and bus width (192 bit), but the bandwidth differs: the NVIDIA GPU has 264.0 GB/s, while the AMD GPU has 288.0 GB/s. The memory clocks also vary, with NVIDIA at 1375 MHz (11 Gbps effective) and AMD at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). Pixel rates are close (78.72 GPixel/s for NVIDIA, 80.96 GPixel/s for AMD), but the texture rate favors the AMD GPU (182.2 GTexel/s vs 157.4 GTexel/s). The NVIDIA GPU has hardware RT cores (32) and tensor cores (128), while the AMD GPU has none. Power consumption differs substantially: the NVIDIA GPU is rated at 70 W, while the AMD GPU is rated at 150 W. The AMD GPU is listed as an IGP slot width, while the NVIDIA GPU has no slot width specified.

Architecture Differences

The architectures are fundamentally different generations. The NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile is based on Ampere architecture, part of the Ampere-MW generation (Ax000), released in April 2021. The AMD Radeon RX 5600M is based on RDNA 1.0, part of the Navi Mobile generation (RX 5000M), released in July 2020. The NVIDIA GPU uses Samsung’s 8 nm process, while the AMD GPU uses TSMC’s 7 nm process. The NVIDIA chip has more transistors (17,400 million vs 10,300 million) and a larger die (392 mm² vs 251 mm²).

The API support differs. The NVIDIA GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the AMD GPU supports DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA GPU includes 32 RT cores and 128 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI workloads; the AMD GPU has no RT cores or tensor cores. The NVIDIA GPU’s FP16 performance is 1:1 with FP32, while the AMD GPU’s FP16 is 2:1, meaning the AMD part can process FP16 twice as fast as FP32 but lacks the dedicated tensor hardware.

The production status for both is end-of-life. The NVIDIA GPU’s predecessor is Quadro Turing-M, and its successor is Ada-MW; the AMD GPU’s predecessor is Polaris Mobile, with no successor listed. The AMD GPU has a game clock (1190 MHz) that the NVIDIA GPU lacks, and the NVIDIA GPU has a lower base clock (600 MHz) that suggests a conservative power profile. The 70 W TDP for the NVIDIA GPU versus 150 W for the AMD GPU is a major architectural difference, likely reflecting the NVIDIA GPU’s efficiency-oriented design despite having nearly double the shading units.

The Verdict

The data points clearly to the NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile as the stronger performer in the shared benchmarks. It wins both head-to-head tests by margins of 32.7% (OpenCL) and 25.3% (Vulkan), has a higher average benchmark score (70140 vs 46601), and sits at a higher percentile (91st vs 85th). For users whose workloads rely on OpenCL or Vulkan, the NVIDIA GPU is the unambiguous choice based on the recorded measurements.

The AMD Radeon RX 5600M, however, has its own recorded strengths. Its Geekbench Metal score of 76653 is notably high, and while no direct NVIDIA Metal score exists for comparison, the AMD GPU’s Metal performance is its best recorded result. For Metal-only environments, such as macOS-based systems, the RX 5600M may be the more suitable option. Additionally, the RX 5600M has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1320, though without a comparable NVIDIA score, this cannot be used for a direct verdict.

The NVIDIA GPU’s architectural advantages are clear: more shading units, dedicated RT and tensor cores, higher FP32 throughput, and a lower TDP (70 W vs 150 W). The AMD GPU offers higher memory bandwidth (288.0 GB/s vs 264.0 GB/s), higher clock speeds, and a smaller process node. For compute-heavy professional workloads, the RTX A3000 Mobile’s tensor cores and higher FP32 performance make it the stronger candidate. For pure rasterization with DX12 or Metal, the AMD GPU’s higher texture rate and game clock could be competitive, but the lack of direct head-to-head data in those tests prevents a definitive conclusion.

Ultimately, the verdict depends on the application. If the workload is OpenCL or Vulkan-based, the NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile wins decisively. If the workload is Metal-based, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M’s recorded score suggests it should be considered, but the absence of an NVIDIA Metal score leaves that comparison open. The database currently shows a 2-0 win record for NVIDIA, and the average benchmark scores reinforce that hierarchy. Buyers seeking peak compute performance should choose the RTX A3000 Mobile; buyers constrained to Metal environments should evaluate the RX 5600M’s strong Metal showing.