Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
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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 Ryzen 5 5500H
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U, it costs 17% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 19.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+19.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 Ryzen 5 5500H and Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,020 points.
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H scores 2,020 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 2,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,020 | 2,024 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz | 1845 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88 | 88 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H draws 110W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U's 110W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Perf/Watt | 18.4 | 18.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H costs 16.7% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H) vs 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H offers 20.9% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-17% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-17% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1+21% | 6.7 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Navi 14 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #297 | #297 |
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