Radeon Pro 5500 XT vs Radeon RX 6400
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. 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.
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 6400
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 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6400.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $139 for the Radeon RX 6400, it costs 28% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 42.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+42.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($139) |
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 6400
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 6400
The Radeon RX 6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1923 MHz to 2321 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 53W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,728 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 7,910 and the Radeon RX 6400 reaches 7,728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6400). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 3.565 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6400). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 2321 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,910+2% | 7,728 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+100% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS+51% | 3.565 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1757 MHz | 2321 MHz+32% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+100% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6400 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6400) — the Radeon Pro 5500 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6400). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs None (Radeon RX 6400). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6400).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 3.0 (Limited) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 6400's 53W — a 80.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 53W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 172mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 63.3 | 145.8+130% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX 6400 launched at $159 and now averages $139. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT costs 28.1% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 79.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) vs 55.6 (Radeon RX 6400) — the Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers 42.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500 XT | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $159-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-28% | $139 |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.1+42% | 55.6 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Navi 24 |
| Release | August 4 2020 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #322 | #330 |
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