Radeon RX 7600 vs Radeon RX 5500M
Radeon RX 7600
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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 7600
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 178.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5500M.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+178.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-178.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 11.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 5500M.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅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 7600 and Radeon RX 5500M
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 5,954 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 178.5%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M). Boost clocks: 2655 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,581+178% | 5,954 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+45% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS+370% | 4.632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2655 MHz+61% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+45% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 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 RX 5500M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500M has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500M) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+29% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5500M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500M). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500M).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 85W — a 64% difference. The Radeon RX 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5500M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 85W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.5+44% | 70.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500M costs 60% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 59.5 (Radeon RX 5500M) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 11.4% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $269 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $100-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.3+11% | 59.5 |
| Codename | Navi 33 | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 24 2023 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #118 | #400 |
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