Radeon Pro 5500 XT vs Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
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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 Radeon Pro 5500 XT is positioned at rank 29 and the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is on rank 145, so the Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ 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 580 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. 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 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $100 for the Radeon Pro 5500 XT, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 55.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 Radeon Pro 5500 XT and Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
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 580 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 7,910 and the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1077 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,910 | 8,000+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2304+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS+9% | 4.963 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1757 MHz+63% | 1077 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). 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 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 100W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 100W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 63.3 | 80.0+26% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) launched at $229 and now averages $65. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) costs 35% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 79.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 123.1 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers 55.6% better value. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-13% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $65-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.1 | 123.1+56% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | August 4 2020 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #322 | #338 |
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