Radeon RX 5500
VS
Radeon RX 5500 XT

Radeon RX 5500 vs Radeon RX 5500 XT

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Radeon RX 5500

2019Boost: 1845 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 5500 XT

2019Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1845 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 5500
110
8,837
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R9 M395
brand logoRadeon HD 6970M Crossfire
brand logoRadeon R9 285
brand logoRadeon 880M
brand logoRadeon RX 5700M
brand logoRadeon RX 6600 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT
Radeon RX 5500 XT
130
9,080
+2.7%
brand logoRadeon RX 5300M
brand logoRadeon R9 M290X Crossfire
brand logoRadeon RX 470 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon RX 580 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon RX 6600S
brand logoRadeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT

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

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 2.7% 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.

InsightRadeon RX 5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
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
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $130 for the Radeon RX 5500 XT, it costs 15% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 15% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+15%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($110)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon RX 5500 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5500 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low130 FPS
medium95 FPS
high81 FPS
ultra63 FPS
1440p
low83 FPS
medium57 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low137 FPS
medium112 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra95 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium77 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra67 FPS
4K
low42 FPS
medium33 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra27 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low183 FPS
medium124 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra36 FPS
1440p
low89 FPS
medium65 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra23 FPS
4K
low49 FPS
medium35 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low213 FPS
medium142 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra47 FPS
1440p
low98 FPS
medium74 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low52 FPS
medium40 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra20 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low398 FPS
medium318 FPS
high265 FPS
ultra199 FPS
1440p
low298 FPS
medium239 FPS
high199 FPS
ultra149 FPS
4K
low192 FPS
medium154 FPS
high130 FPS
ultra98 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low409 FPS
medium327 FPS
high272 FPS
ultra204 FPS
1440p
low306 FPS
medium245 FPS
high204 FPS
ultra153 FPS
4K
low204 FPS
medium163 FPS
high136 FPS
ultra102 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low137 FPS
medium119 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra69 FPS
1440p
low84 FPS
medium71 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra40 FPS
4K
low52 FPS
medium40 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra18 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low99 FPS
medium75 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1440p
low85 FPS
medium63 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low48 FPS
medium37 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra17 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500 and Radeon RX 5500 XT

AMD

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5500 scores 8,837 and the Radeon RX 5500 XT reaches 9,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 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 RX 5500) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
G3D Mark Score
8,837
9,080+3%
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
7 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1408
1408
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.196 TFLOPS
5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1845 MHz
1845 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
88
88
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 XT has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s
224 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500) 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 RX 5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
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 RX 5500 XT). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT).

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

The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the Radeon RX 5500 XT's 130W — a 16.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 180mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
TDP
110W-15%
130W
Recommended PSU
450W
450W
Power Connector
8-pin
8-pin
Length
180mm
180mm
Height
110mm
110mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
80.3+15%
69.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $130. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 15.4% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 15% better value.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Radeon RX 5500 XT
MSRP
$179-10%
$199
Avg Price (30d)
$110-15%
$130
Performance per Dollar
80.3+15%
69.8
Codename
Navi 14
Navi 14
Release
October 7 2019
December 12 2019
Ranking
#297
#291