Radeon RX 5500 vs Radeon Pro W5500
Radeon RX 5500
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5500.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 170.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+170.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 RX 5500 and Radeon Pro W5500
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5500 scores 8,837 and the Radeon Pro W5500 reaches 8,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1400 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,837 | 8,913 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+32% | 3.942 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+32% | 1400 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88 | 88 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 12.8% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-12% | 125W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 180mm | 241mm |
| Height | 110mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 80.3+13% | 71.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 and now averages $300. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 63.3% less ($190 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 170.4% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-55% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-63% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.3+170% | 29.7 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Navi 14 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #297 | #294 |
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