Radeon Pro 5500 XT vs GeForce RTX 2060

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. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is positioned at rank #29 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5500 XT

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Radeon Pro Vega 56

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Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

100%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 78.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5500 XT.

Insight	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-78.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+78.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 48.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro 5500 XT.

Insight	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+48.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

Radeon Pro 5500 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5500 XT and GeForce RTX 2060

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.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 7,910 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 78.4%. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	7,910	14,114+78%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1536	1920+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.398 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	1757 MHz+5%	1680 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	96	120+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	125W-22%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	63.3	88.2+39%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 79.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 48.7% better value. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).