Radeon Pro 5500 XT vs Radeon RX 470/570

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 V520 MxGPU

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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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 470/570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 470/570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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	Radeon RX 470/570
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 470/570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $100 for the Radeon Pro 5500 XT, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 150.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	Radeon RX 470/570
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+150.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($40)

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

Radeon RX 470/570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5500 XT and Radeon RX 470/570

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.

Radeon RX 470/570

The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 7,910 and the Radeon RX 470/570 reaches 7,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1206 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	Radeon RX 470/570
G3D Mark Score	7,910	7,935
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.398 TFLOPS+9%	4.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1757 MHz+46%	1206 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	96	128+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	Radeon RX 470/570
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 470/570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	Radeon RX 470/570
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	Radeon RX 470/570
DirectX	12.1	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	Radeon RX 470/570
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 120W — a 4.1% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	Radeon RX 470/570
TDP	125W	120W-4%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	63.3	66.1+4%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 79.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 198.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 150.8% better value. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5500 XT	Radeon RX 470/570
MSRP	$199	$179-10%
Avg Price (30d)	$100	$40-60%
Performance per Dollar	79.1	198.4+151%
Codename	Navi 14	Ellesmere
Release	August 4 2020	August 4 2016
Ranking	#322	#315