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 RX 5500 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: 8,837 points.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

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

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 5500 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5500 scores 8,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range 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 1408 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 88 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.196 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1845 MHz.

Specification	Radeon RX 5500
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	8,837
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Navi 14
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1408
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	88
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1845 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	5.196 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	162.4 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 4.0 x8
Transistor Count	6,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#297

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5500 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 224 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon RX 5500
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	14 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	224 GB/s

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 5500 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon RX 5500
FSR Frame Generation	Limited
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	None

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — 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: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.

Specification	Radeon RX 5500
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCN 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	VCN 2.0
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 180mm long, 110mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 705g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	Radeon RX 5500
TDPPower consumption under load	110 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	450W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	180mm
Card Height	110mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	705g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $110 (MSRP: $179), the Radeon RX 5500 delivers 80 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #297 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon RX 5500
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$179
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$110
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#297
Release Date	October 7 2019
Release Year	2019