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Sapphire · Released Mar 2020

Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 5600 XT Review

RDNA 1 · 6 GB GDDR6 · 150 W · Nitro+

Specdex verdict The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 62/100 — entry-level capability with notable compromises; good for casual use but not the pick if you have flexibility on budget.

AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT — the 2020 RDNA 1 SKU with 6 GB GDDR6.

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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 5600 XT — RDNA 1 · 6 GB GDDR6 · 150 W · Nitro+
Specdex Score
62
/ 100
raster 62
rt 52
ai 47
Editorial · Specdex take
Pros
  • +More VRAM at price tier
  • +FSR support
  • +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
  • RT trails NVIDIA
  • AI ecosystem smaller
  • Driver day-0 bugs

Who's the Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 5600 XT for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $351 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 5600 XT.

  • Graphics card
  • Adapter cables (12VHPWR / 16-pin)
  • Anti-sag bracket (premium tier)

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Full score breakdown

Editorial · Specdex score
raster 62
rt 52
ai 47
efficiency 76

Sub-scores are Specdex's own assessment, weighted by category. They are not endorsed by, sourced from, or affiliated with the manufacturer. How we score →

Specifications

Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable
Performance
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 5600 XT performance specs
Specification Value
VRAM 6 GB GDDR6
Other
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 5600 XT other specs
Specification Value
Architecture RDNA 1
TBP 150 W
Release year 2020

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