[SOLVED] Best MSI RX 5600 XT GPU card?

[skykhan123]

Hi,

There are a lot of MSI RX 5600 XT variants and I am confused about which one is the best.

• RX 5600 XT MECH
• RX 5600 XT MECH OC
• RX 5600 XT GAMING MX
• RX 5600 XT GAMING M
• RX 5600 XT GAMING
• RX 5600 XT GAMING X

Or is there an existing thread about this that explains each variant's pros and cons?
Thanks!

 

[norcalsc]

the performance will be about the same with all of them. the difference will be in the cooler configuration and small variations in the GPU clock speed. in the case of that card id get the cheapest one because i don't belive temps will be an issue in most circumstances with that GPU

 

[Karadjgne]

Single fans are usually smaller, built for less space cases like itx. Consequently, they also have smaller heatsinks and as such very rarely have OC clock/memory speeds.

The most expensive versions use better binned chips for the vrms/vram so not only can handle the factory OC, but also stand a better chance of higher user OC. Also have the largest and most capable cooling setup.

The middling gpus are all roughly the same, different OC's sometimes but may or may not have the better chips, since they only get tested upto the need. So may or may not do well with a user OC very far above any factory OC. Biggest differences are in cooler design, shroud design, rgb or lack of etc.

There is no 'best' as such, as that relies on perspective. The best for me is a middling as it's the better balance of value, cooling and I'm not all that interested anymore in pushing the OC for minimal gpu (if any) gains.

If a middling can hit 150fps and a top line hit 160fps, that's going to make 0 difference on my 60Hz monitors, making any OC whatsoever a moot point. So why pay more for something I can't see or use, that's going to run equitable temps since the card isn't pushed to its limits.

The Mechs are the value line, the Gaming are the upgrade. M series has 1130MHz, and the MX series has a 1280MHz base speed, which is slower than the speed of their predecessors, the Gaming, and the Gaming X series. They both respectively have 1185MHz and 1280MHz base speed. Talking about the boost clock speed, Gaming M and Gaming MX have 1560MHz and 1620MHz, respectively.

So Mech, Mech OC, Gaming M, Gaming MX, Gaming, Gaming X is the order. Pricing isn't accurate as it can depend what's on sale, or discounted as different versions have different release dates.

 

[skykhan123]

the performance will be about the same with all of them. the difference will be in the cooler configuration and small variations in the GPU clock speed. in the case of that card id get the cheapest one because i don't belive temps will be an issue in most circumstances with that GPU

I read somewhere that 5600 XT Gaming X's heatsink came from the 5700. I am not sure if I want to OC the GPU, yet (I still have a CV550 power supply, I am looking to upgrade this also in the near future).

 

[skykhan123]

Single fans are usually smaller, built for less space cases like itx. Consequently, they also have smaller heatsinks and as such very rarely have OC clock/memory speeds.

The most expensive versions use better binned chips for the vrms/vram so not only can handle the factory OC, but also stand a better chance of higher user OC. Also have the largest and most capable cooling setup.

The middling gpus are all roughly the same, different OC's sometimes but may or may not have the better chips, since they only get tested upto the need. So may or may not do well with a user OC very far above any factory OC. Biggest differences are in cooler design, shroud design, rgb or lack of etc.

There is no 'best' as such, as that relies on perspective. The best for me is a middling as it's the better balance of value, cooling and I'm not all that interested anymore in pushing the OC for minimal gpu (if any) gains.

If a middling can hit 150fps and a top line hit 160fps, that's going to make 0 difference on my 60Hz monitors, making any OC whatsoever a moot point. So why pay more for something I can't see or use, that's going to run equitable temps since the card isn't pushed to its limits.

The Mechs are the value line, the Gaming are the upgrade. M series has 1130MHz, and the MX series has a 1280MHz base speed, which is slower than the speed of their predecessors, the Gaming, and the Gaming X series. They both respectively have 1185MHz and 1280MHz base speed. Talking about the boost clock speed, Gaming M and Gaming MX have 1560MHz and 1620MHz, respectively.

So Mech, Mech OC, Gaming M, Gaming MX, Gaming, Gaming X is the order. Pricing isn't accurate as it can depend what's on sale, or discounted as different versions have different release dates.

I only have an Asus VC239 60hz monitor 1080p. I do plan to get at least a 144hz.

The higher the GPU clock speed, the better? Or is it Boost clock?

 

[Nemesia]

The best one in that lot is the Gaming X. Gaming X is their highest priced GPU on the Nvidia and AMD MSI series.

The cooling solution on the Gaming X is really good and it's very quiet. Boost speed is a bit higher on the Gaming X. I always bought MSI Gaming X.

Had a 1050ti, 1070 and 2070 super GAMING X.

 

[Karadjgne]

Whereas I've always used the Asus Strix models as they will take a very good OC usually (both my 660ti and 970 had no issues at 124% OC). This time I went Evga, as I wanted a reference pcb.

But to each his own. Msi gpus have been in the top 3 for several years now and while performance is usually a hair under Gigabyte, the trade off in sound volume with the frozr fans is well worth it.

 

[Zerk2012]

For AMD I would buy a Sapphire card not MSI.

 

[skykhan123]

Thank you for all your help! I am really aiming for the MSI Gaming MX because it is cheaper than the Mech/OC variants in my area.

I also have another concern. I checked my motherboard's (MSI B450M Mortar Max) VGA compatibility, and it did not list the 5600 XT, but the 5700 XT was listed.

 

[skykhan123]

For AMD I would buy a Sapphire card not MSI.

I would, but Sapphire 5600 XT stocks from where I am is scarce.

 

[norcalsc]

Thank you for all your help! I am really aiming for the MSI Gaming MX because it is cheaper than the Mech/OC variants in my area.

I also have another concern. I checked my motherboard's (MSI B450M Mortar Max) VGA compatibility, and it did not list the 5600 XT, but the 5700 XT was listed.

you'll be fine with either card

 

[skykhan123]

you'll be fine with either card

Yes, thank you for that. It was silly of me to ask that. I did insert my old 750 Ti (because the GPU I purchased has not arrived yet) so that I can install the BIOS update, drivers, etc. early, and it ran without a problem. I get too cautious and become dumb as a rock.

 

[Karadjgne]

Nothing wrong with being cautious, getting educated on unknowns by asking questions. But, if you ever want to cross the street, sometimes froggy just gotta jump. Any modern motherboard built in the last 5 years or so± will be compatible with any modern gpu. Pcie is pcie and they'll all work at pcie3.0 without issue.