GPU·Budget

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

AMD

G3D Mark

2,356

January 7 2020

15 Watt

Vega (2017−2020)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

2,356

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U scores 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Vega (2017−2020) architecture (codename: Vega), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels). Boost clock reaches 2100 MHz.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	2,356
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Vega (2017−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Vega
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	512
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	2100 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	IGP
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#545

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is equipped with Shared System RAM of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	Shared System RAM
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	Shared
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	System
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	System

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: 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.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (12_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.3
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: USB-C (DP 1.4)x 0, HDMI 2.0bx 1 — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0, decoder: UVD 7.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	USB-C (DP 1.4)x
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	HDMI 2.0bx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	3
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 4.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 7.0
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U draws 15 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Integrated. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 80 under load.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
TDPPower consumption under load	15 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	1W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Integrated
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Weight	0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

12 specs

Vram	Shared System RAM
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
Boost Clock	2100 MHz
Memory Type	Shared
Shading Units	512
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	IGP
Memory Bandwidth	System
Memory Bus Width	System
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Manufacturing Process	7 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	15 Watt