Radeon Pro 5500M vs GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon Pro 5500M
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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 5500M is positioned at rank #23 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 109.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 5500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-109.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+109.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 Radeon Pro 5500M and GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon Pro 5500M
The Radeon Pro 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,730 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 5500M scores 6,730 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 109.7%. The Radeon Pro 5500M 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 5500M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 4.454 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,730 | 14,114+110% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1920+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.454 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+45% |
| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz | 1680 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 96 | 120+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 5500M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro 5500M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5500M draws 85W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 61.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 72.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W-47% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 72-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 79.2 | 88.2+11% |
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