Radeon RX 5500 XT vs Radeon RX 5500
Radeon RX 5500 XT
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 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.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-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 (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) | ✅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 RX 5500 XT and Radeon RX 5500
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.
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 RX 5500 XT scores 9,080 and the Radeon RX 5500 reaches 8,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,080+3% | 8,837 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5500 XT comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 has 4 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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| 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 XT) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XT) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500 XT draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 16.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). 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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 110W-15% |
| 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 | 69.8 | 80.3+15% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $130, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 and now averages $110. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 15.4% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 15% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $179-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $110-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.8 | 80.3+15% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Navi 14 |
| Release | December 12 2019 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #291 | #297 |
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