Radeon Pro W5500
VS
Radeon RX 5500 XT

Radeon Pro W5500 vs Radeon RX 5500 XT

AMD

Radeon Pro W5500

2020Core: 1187 MHzBoost: 1400 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 5500 XT

2019Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1845 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 W5500 is positioned at rank #69 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 W5500

#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
99%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
96%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
84%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
81%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
81%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
79%
#54
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
661%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
100%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
98%
#73
T1000
MSRP: $350|Avg: $382
98%
#74
Quadro P620
MSRP: $170|Avg: $48
97%
#78
Radeon Pro 570
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
95%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
90%
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 Radeon RX 5500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500.

InsightRadeon Pro W5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $130 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 57% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 135.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro W5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+135.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)
More affordable ($130)

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 W5500 and Radeon RX 5500 XT

AMD

Radeon Pro W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

AMD

Radeon RX 5500 XT

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 and the Radeon RX 5500 XT reaches 9,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
G3D Mark Score
8,913
9,080+2%
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
7 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1408
1408
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.942 TFLOPS
5.196 TFLOPS+32%
Boost Clock
1400 MHz
1845 MHz+32%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
88
88
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
Encoder
VCN 2.0
VCN 2.0
Decoder
VCN 2.0
VCN 2.0
Codecs
HEVC,H.264,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 5500 XT's 130W — a 3.9% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 180mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
TDP
125W-4%
130W
Recommended PSU
500W
450W-10%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
241mm
180mm
Height
111mm
110mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
71.3+2%
69.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $130. The Radeon RX 5500 XT costs 56.7% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) — the Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 135% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
MSRP
$399
$199-50%
Avg Price (30d)
$300
$130-57%
Performance per Dollar
29.7
69.8+135%
Codename
Navi 14
Navi 14
Release
February 10 2020
December 12 2019
Ranking
#294
#291