A2 vs RX 5600 XT for Blender
Compare A2 16 GB and RX 5600 XT 6 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. A2 16 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 41.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
A2 16 GB
41% faster than RX 5600 XT 6 GB
Most VRAM
A2 16 GB
167% more VRAM than RX 5600 XT 6 GB
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
60% lower rating than RX 5600 XT 6 GB
Cheapest
RX 5600 XT 6 GB
42% cheaper than A2 16 GB
Best value for money
RX 5600 XT 6 GB
22% better value than A2 16 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | A2 16 GB | RX 5600 XT 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $770.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $445.95 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Value for money | 1.28 | 1.56 +22% |
| Blender benchmark score | 982.86 +41% | 696.34 |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+167% | 6 GB Below Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−55% | 550 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 1,280 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz +13% | 1560 MHz |
| RT cores | 10 | N/A |
| Tensor cores | 40 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 200.1 GB/s | 336 GB/s +68% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 192-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| TDP | 60 W −60% | 150 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2020 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
RX 5600 XT 6 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · HIP · 21 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 5600 XT 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Cycles rendering performance
A2 16 GB leads by 41.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (983 vs 696). RX 5600 XT 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 5600 XT 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Power ratings and cooling
A2 16 GB is the lower-power option at 60 W TDP, compared with 150 W for RX 5600 XT 6 GB. If render speed is close, that can make A2 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 5600 XT 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Comparison summary
A2 16 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 41.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: A2 16 GB 41% faster than RX 5600 XT 6 GB.
Most VRAM: A2 16 GB 167% more VRAM than RX 5600 XT 6 GB.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 60% lower rating than RX 5600 XT 6 GB.
Cheapest: RX 5600 XT 6 GB 42% cheaper than A2 16 GB.
Best value for money: RX 5600 XT 6 GB 22% better value than A2 16 GB.
RX 5600 XT 6 GB (6 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.