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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅28.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5500 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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122.9% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 49.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
❌33.9% longer card at 241mm vs 180mm.

Radeon RX 5500

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 121% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 241mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Radeon RX 5500

2019

Why buy it

✅28.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 121% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 241mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5500 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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122.9% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 49.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
❌33.9% longer card at 241mm vs 180mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W5500 better than Radeon RX 5500?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 28.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 5500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro W5500 is about 122.9% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 28.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5500 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon Pro W5500 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5500 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 5500 make more sense than Radeon Pro W5500?

Yes. Radeon RX 5500 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $179 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro W5500. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro W5500 currently gives you 0.9% higher G3D Mark and 28.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 5500 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Radeon Pro W5500 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	102 FPS	84 FPS
medium	88 FPS	72 FPS
high	74 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	74 FPS
medium	77 FPS	64 FPS
high	57 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	28 FPS
medium	34 FPS	27 FPS
high	21 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	137 FPS	106 FPS
medium	104 FPS	74 FPS
high	75 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	73 FPS
medium	63 FPS	45 FPS
high	47 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	34 FPS
medium	32 FPS	24 FPS
high	26 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	401 FPS	349 FPS
medium	321 FPS	304 FPS
high	267 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	301 FPS	285 FPS
medium	241 FPS	239 FPS
high	201 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	201 FPS	176 FPS
medium	160 FPS	151 FPS
high	134 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	74 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	227 FPS	140 FPS
medium	196 FPS	113 FPS
high	162 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	172 FPS	103 FPS
medium	151 FPS	85 FPS
high	120 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	91 FPS	60 FPS
medium	75 FPS	48 FPS
high	60 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500 and Radeon RX 5500

Radeon Pro W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon RX 5500

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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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 and the Radeon RX 5500 reaches 8,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
G3D Mark Score	8,913	8,837
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1408	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.942 TFLOPS	5.196 TFLOPS+32%
Boost Clock	1400 MHz	1845 MHz+32%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	88	88
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5500 is support for FSR Frame Generation. 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 Pro W5500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 12.8% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 180mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 5500
TDP	125W	110W-12%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	180mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	71.3	80.3+13%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 55.1% less ($220 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 22.3 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 49.4 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 121.5% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).