Radeon Pro 5500M
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Radeon Pro 5500M

AMD

G3D Mark

6,730

November 13 2019
85 Watt
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The Radeon Pro 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,730 points.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon Pro 5500M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080p
low180 FPS
medium139 FPS
high114 FPS
ultra98 FPS
1440p
low142 FPS
medium115 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra83 FPS
4k
low86 FPS
medium69 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra46 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low119 FPS
medium87 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1440p
low81 FPS
medium51 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra27 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium28 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low53 FPS
medium49 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low46 FPS
medium44 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra35 FPS
Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

1080p
low303 FPS
medium242 FPS
high202 FPS
ultra151 FPS
1440p
low227 FPS
medium182 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra114 FPS
4k
low151 FPS
medium121 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra76 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

1080p
low69 FPS
medium59 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra28 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium46 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra22 FPS
4k
low30 FPS
medium26 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail

1080p
low60 FPS
medium59 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low58 FPS
medium57 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra50 FPS
4k
low44 FPS
medium43 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra33 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low303 FPS
medium242 FPS
high202 FPS
ultra151 FPS
1440p
low227 FPS
medium182 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra114 FPS
4k
low151 FPS
medium121 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra76 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low303 FPS
medium242 FPS
high202 FPS
ultra151 FPS
1440p
low227 FPS
medium182 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra114 FPS
4k
low151 FPS
medium121 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra76 FPS
Palworld

Palworld

1080p
low104 FPS
medium95 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low81 FPS
medium74 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4k
low49 FPS
medium42 FPS
high35 FPS
ultra26 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low101 FPS
medium87 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra47 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium76 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4k
low37 FPS
medium34 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra17 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon Pro 5500M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 5500M scores 6,730 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) architecture (codename: Navi 14), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1536 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 96 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.454 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1450 MHz from a base of 1000 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon Pro 5500M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score6,730
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 14
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1536
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling96
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1450 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1000 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance4.454 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second139.2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count6,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#363
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 5500M is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon Pro 5500M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate14 Gbps
L2 Cache2 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon Pro 5500M supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon Pro 5500M
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
Radeon Super Resolution✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (12_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0, decoder: VCN 2.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9.

SpecificationRadeon Pro 5500M
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsN/A (Mobile)x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCN 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCN 2.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5500M draws 85 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 85 under load.

SpecificationRadeon Pro 5500M
TDPPower consumption under load85 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Weight0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

20 specs

ROPs32
TMUs96
Vram8 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling + RSR
L2 Cache2 MB
Core Clock1000 MHz
Boost Clock1450 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Speed14 Gbps
Shading Units1536
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x8
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count6,400 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate139.2
Manufacturing Process7 nm
Driver Upscaling TechRadeon Super Resolution (RSR)
Power Consumption (TDP)85 Watt
Floating Point Performance4.454 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameNavi 14
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)
Release DateNovember 13 2019
Performance Ranking Position363

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