Radeon RX 580 (móvel) vs Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
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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 580 (móvel) is positioned at rank 145 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT is on rank 29, so the Radeon Pro 5500 XT 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 580 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5500 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $100 for the Radeon Pro 5500 XT, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 55.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 580 (móvel) and Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,910 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) scores 8,000 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT reaches 7,910 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Raw compute: 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 1077 MHz vs 1757 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,000+1% | 7,910 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+50% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.963 TFLOPS | 5.398 TFLOPS+9% |
| Boost Clock | 1077 MHz | 1757 MHz+63% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+50% | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 5500 XT's 125W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-20% | 125W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 80.0+26% | 63.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $100. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) costs 35% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 123.1 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 79.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers 55.6% better value. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $199-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-35% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 123.1+56% | 79.1 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | Navi 14 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | August 4 2020 |
| Ranking | #338 | #322 |
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