GIGABYTE just gave the Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC 6G a major, MAJOR performance boost!
Find out WHAT happened, and how YOU can enjoy this FREE performance boost too!
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC 6G
When GIGABYTE announced their Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC 6G, it was really just another overclocked version of the Radeon RX 5600 XT, no different from the SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 5600 XT we just reviewed.
But they just released a BIOS update that not only makes it much, MUCH faster… it also makes the Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC 6G the fastest RX 5600 XT card currently available in the market.
New GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC Specifications
In this table, we compare the specifications of the newly-boosted GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC with the original launch specifications, as well as the Radeon RX 5700, and the reference Radeon RX 5600 XT specifications.
| Specifications | Radeon RX 5700 |
GIGABYTE RX 5600 XT Gaming OC (180W) |
GIGABYTE RX 5600 XT Gaming OC (150W) |
Radeon RX 5600 |
| Total Graphics Power | 185 W | 180 W | 150 W | 150 W |
| Stream Processors | 2304 | 2304 | 2304 | 2048 |
| Game Clock | 1465 MHz | 1670 MHz | 1560 MHz | 1375 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 1750 MHz | 1620 MHz | 1560 MHz |
| TMUs | 144 | 144 | 144 | 144 |
| Game Texture Rate | 211.0 GT/s | 240.5 GT/s | 224.6 GT/s | 198.0 GT/s |
| Max. Texture Rate | 248.4 GT/s | 252.0 GT/s | 233.3 GT/s | 224.6 GT/s |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Game Pixel Rate | 93.8 GP/s | 106.9 GP/s | 99.8 GP/s | 88.0 GP/s |
| Max. Pixel Rate | 110.4 GP/s | 112.0 GP/s | 103.7 GP/s | 99.8 GP/s |
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps | 12 Gbps | 12 Gbps |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 192-bit | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 336 GB/s | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| PCIe Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
This BIOS update totally changes the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC. It is much faster than the reference Radeon RX 5600 XT specifications.
In fact, it has higher texture and pixel fill rates than Radeon RX 5700! The Radeon RX 5700 only beats it in memory size, and memory bandwidth.
Where To Get Its Power-Up BIOS?
Due to the last minute change by AMD, many of the early GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC cards shipped at the original specifications.
For those whose Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC card is still using the original BIOS, you can update and install the BIOS update, to enjoy the FREE performance boost!
Please make sure you follow the BIOS update instructions.
| Model | SKU | BIOS Version | Changes | Download Links |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC 6G |
GV- R56XTGAMING OC-6GD |
FA0 | TGP : 150W to 180W Game Clock : 1560MHz to 1670MHz Boost Clock : 1620MHz to 1750MHz Memory : 1500MHz to 1750MHz |
Global |
Please note that only the Gaming OC 6G model has received the power-up BIOS. Their WINDFORCE OC model has yet to receive any power-up BIOS update.
Recommended : AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT BIOS Guide : Power Up Now!
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC 6G : Where To Buy?
Here is where you can purchase the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming OC 6G :
- Malaysia : RM 1,539 | RM 1,539 | RM 1,539 | RM 1,539
- Singapore : S$530.25 | S$542.25 | S$565.93
- United States : $299.99
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