Radeon R9 295X2 vs Radeon RX 5500
Radeon R9 295X2
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5500 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 295X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 295X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (307mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $200 for the Radeon R9 295X2, it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 84% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+84%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($110) |
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 R9 295X2 and Radeon RX 5500
Radeon R9 295X2
The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.
Radeon RX 5500
The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 295X2 scores 8,734 and the Radeon RX 5500 reaches 8,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 295X2 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 1018 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,734 | 8,837+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816 ×2+100% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.733 TFLOPS ×2+10% | 5.196 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1018 MHz | 1845 MHz+81% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 176 ×2+100% | 88 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R9 295X2 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 295X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s x2 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500) — a 1329.5% advantage for the Radeon R9 295X2. Bus width: 512-bit x2 vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s x2+43% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 512-bit x2+300% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 295X2 draws 500W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 127.9% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 307mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 500W | 110W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 1000W | 450W-55% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 307mm | 180mm |
| Height | 114mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 80.3+359% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 295X2 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 and now averages $110. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 45% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.7 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 83.8% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $179-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $110-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.7 | 80.3+84% |
| Codename | Vesuvius | Navi 14 |
| Release | April 29 2014 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #303 | #297 |
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