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Radeon RX 5500 XT
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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
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 55.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 5500 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-55.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+55.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $130 for the Radeon RX 5500 XT, it costs 8% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 68.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+68.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500 XT and GeForce RTX 2060
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.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 9,080 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 55.4%. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,080 | 14,114+55% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 1920+36% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+24% |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+10% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 88 | 120+36% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5500 XT comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 336 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500 XT draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 20.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 180mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-19% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 180mm | 229mm |
| Height | 110mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 72-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 69.8 | 88.2+26% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $130, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 7.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 68.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-43% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $120-8% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.8 | 117.6+68% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | TU106 |
| Release | December 12 2019 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #291 | #168 |
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