Radeon RX 5500M
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 5500M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 5500M

2019Core: 1375 MHzBoost: 1645 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The Radeon RX 5500M is positioned at rank #46 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon RX 5500M

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
97%
#36
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
182%
#38
165%
#39
165%
#43
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
150%
#44
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
149%
#46
Radeon RX 5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
100%
#48
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
99%
#49
GeForce 610M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
98%
#50
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75
98%
#53
GeForce GTX 980M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
95%
#54
GeForce GTX 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
94%
#58
GeForce 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 192.2% 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 5500M.

InsightRadeon RX 5500MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-192.2%)
Leading raw performance (+192.2%)
Longevity
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 5500M and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 5500M

The Radeon RX 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1375 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,954 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5500M scores 5,954 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 192.2%. The Radeon RX 5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
5,954
17,400+192%
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
7 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1408
4352+209%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.632 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+376%
Boost Clock
1645 MHz
2535 MHz+54%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
88
136+55%
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 5500M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s
256 GB/s+14%
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCN 2.0
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
VCN 2.0
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500M draws 85W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 61.2% difference. The Radeon RX 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
85W-47%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
70.0
108.8+55%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Avg Price (30d)
$100
Codename
Navi 14
AD106
Release
October 7 2019
May 18 2023
Ranking
#400
#59