Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
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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 5500U
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U 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 Ryzen 5 5500U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 48.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($300) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 5500U and Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
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.
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,044 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U scores 2,024 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U reaches 2,044 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,024 | 2,044 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 1792+27% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+217% |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz | 2300 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 88 | 112+27% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5500U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U draws 110W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U's 43W — a 87.6% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 43W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Perf/Watt | 18.4 | 47.5+158% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U costs 33.3% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 4.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U offers 48.9% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-33% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-33% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7+49% | 4.5 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Navi 33 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #297 | #229 |
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