Radeon RX 6400 vs Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Radeon RX 6400
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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 Per Dollar Radeon RX 6400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6400.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6400 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $139 for the Radeon RX 6400, it costs 28% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 42.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6400 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+42.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($139) | ✅More affordable ($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 6400 and Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Radeon RX 6400
The Radeon RX 6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1923 MHz to 2321 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 53W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,728 points. Launch price was $159.
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 6400 scores 7,728 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT reaches 7,910 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon RX 6400) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Raw compute: 3.565 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6400) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 2321 MHz vs 1757 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6400 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,728 | 7,910+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1536+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.565 TFLOPS | 5.398 TFLOPS+51% |
| Boost Clock | 2321 MHz+32% | 1757 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 96+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6400 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 Pro 5500 XT lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6400 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6400) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5500 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6400 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6400) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6400 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6400) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (Limited) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6400) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6400 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 (Limited) | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6400 draws 53W versus the Radeon Pro 5500 XT's 125W — a 80.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 6400) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6400 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 53W-58% | 125W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 172mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 145.8+130% | 63.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6400 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $139, while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $100. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT costs 28.1% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.6 (Radeon RX 6400) vs 79.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers 42.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6400 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-20% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $139 | $100-28% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.6 | 79.1+42% |
| Codename | Navi 24 | Navi 14 |
| Release | January 19 2022 | August 4 2020 |
| Ranking | #330 | #322 |
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