Radeon RX 5500M vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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 RX 5500M

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 85W instead of 100W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅49.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌17.6% higher power demand at 100W vs 85W.

Radeon RX 5500M

2019

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 85W instead of 100W, a 15W reduction.

Why buy it

✅49.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌17.6% higher power demand at 100W vs 85W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS better than Radeon RX 5500M?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 49.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2022 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019 and the stronger feature stack with FSR upscaling instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $600 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 49.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5500M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5500M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 RX 5500M Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	92 FPS	126 FPS
medium	83 FPS	113 FPS
high	68 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	108 FPS
medium	75 FPS	92 FPS
high	59 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	58 FPS
medium	39 FPS	52 FPS
high	27 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	128 FPS	271 FPS
medium	96 FPS	216 FPS
high	68 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	84 FPS	179 FPS
medium	58 FPS	148 FPS
high	43 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	38 FPS	96 FPS
medium	29 FPS	79 FPS
high	23 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	268 FPS	271 FPS
medium	214 FPS	216 FPS
high	179 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	203 FPS
medium	161 FPS	162 FPS
high	134 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	135 FPS
medium	107 FPS	108 FPS
high	89 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	262 FPS	271 FPS
medium	204 FPS	216 FPS
high	174 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	203 FPS
medium	161 FPS	162 FPS
high	130 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	97 FPS	129 FPS
medium	75 FPS	102 FPS
high	66 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	68 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500M and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,012 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5500M scores 5,954 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS reaches 6,012 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
G3D Mark Score	5,954	6,012
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1408	2048+45%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.632 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock	1645 MHz	2100 MHz+28%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	88	128+45%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5500M 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500M draws 85W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 16.2% difference. The Radeon RX 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.