Radeon RX 5500 vs CMP 40HX

Radeon RX 5500

2019Boost: 1845 MHz

CMP 40HX

2021Core: 1470 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 5500

110

8,837

+1.0%

Radeon R9 M395

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

CMP 40HX

185

8,749

0.0%

GeForce GTX 760

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

99%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

99%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

96%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

94%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

#104

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1180%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

98%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

97%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

91%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

89%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

88%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 40HX.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500	CMP 40HX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $120 for the CMP 40HX, it costs 8% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 10.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500	CMP 40HX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($110)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

Radeon RX 5500 Benchmark Check

CMP 40HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500 and CMP 40HX

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.

CMP 40HX

The CMP 40HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,749 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5500 scores 8,837 and the CMP 40HX reaches 8,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the CMP 40HX uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 2,304 (CMP 40HX). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	CMP 40HX
G3D Mark Score	8,837+1%	8,749
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1408	2304+64%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS	7.603 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1845 MHz+12%	1650 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	88	144+64%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	CMP 40HX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	CMP 40HX
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	CMP 40HX
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500) vs No (CMP 40HX). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs No.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	CMP 40HX
Encoder	VCN 2.0	No
Decoder	VCN 2.0	No
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the CMP 40HX's 185W — a 50.8% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 500W (CMP 40HX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	CMP 40HX
TDP	110W-41%	185W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	180mm	229mm
Height	110mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	80.3+70%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the CMP 40HX launched at $699 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 8.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 72.9 (CMP 40HX) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 10.2% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).