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Radeon RX 5500M
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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.
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 RTX A400 is on rank 26, so the RTX A400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5500M
Performance Per Dollar RTX A400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5500M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $135 for the RTX A400, it costs 26% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 34.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500M | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($135) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500M and RTX A400
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.
RTX A400
The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5500M scores 5,954 and the RTX A400 reaches 5,983 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1762 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,954 | 5,983 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+83% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS+71% | 2.706 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 1762 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 88+267% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500M draws 85W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 51.9% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W | 50W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 70.0 | 119.7+71% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500M costs 25.9% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.5 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 44.3 (RTX A400) — the Radeon RX 5500M offers 34.3% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $135 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-26% | $135 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.5+34% | 44.3 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GA107 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | April 16 2024 |
| Ranking | #400 | #397 |
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