GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
VS
Radeon Pro 5500 XT

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile vs Radeon Pro 5500 XT

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

2021Core: 1185 MHzBoost: 1477 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

2020Core: 1187 MHzBoost: 1757 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is positioned at rank 316 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT is on rank 29, so the Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
100%
#306
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
774%
#308
701%
#309
700%
#313
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
636%
#314
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
632%
#316
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#320
GeForce 940A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
99%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
97%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
96%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
96%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
92%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5500 XT

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
88%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
84%
#14
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
372%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
78%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
77%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
77%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
76%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
75%
#29
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
100%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
93%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
81%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile.

InsightGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 5500 XT
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro 5500 XT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile and Radeon Pro 5500 XT

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,910 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile scores 7,717 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT reaches 7,910 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Raw compute: 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 1477 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 5500 XT
G3D Mark Score
7,717
7,910+3%
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2048+33%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.05 TFLOPS+12%
5.398 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1477 MHz
1757 MHz+19%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
96+50%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 5500 XT
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 5500 XT
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 5500 XT
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 5500 XT
Encoder
NVENC 8.0
VCN 2.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP11
VCN 2.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile draws 45W versus the Radeon Pro 5500 XT's 125W — a 94.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 5500 XT
TDP
45W-64%
125W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Perf/Watt
171.5+171%
63.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP
$199
Avg Price (30d)
$100
Codename
GA107
Navi 14
Release
December 17 2021
August 4 2020
Ranking
#349
#322