Radeon RX 5500M vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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. The Radeon RX 5500M is positioned at rank 46 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is on rank 369, so the Radeon RX 5500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

165%

#39

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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 Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

#359

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1084%

#361

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

982%

#362

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

980%

#366

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

891%

#367

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

885%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

99%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

95%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

93%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5500M.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5500M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $600 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 494.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+494.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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 5500M Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500M and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,012 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5500M scores 5,954 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS reaches 6,012 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
G3D Mark Score	5,954	6,012
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1408	2048+45%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.632 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock	1645 MHz	2100 MHz+28%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	88	128+45%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500M draws 85W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 16.2% difference. The Radeon RX 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
TDP	85W-15%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	70.0+16%	60.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500M costs 83.3% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.5 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the Radeon RX 5500M offers 495% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).