Radeon RX 5500M vs RTX A400

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

✅67.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $135 MSRP).
❌70% higher power demand at 85W vs 50W.

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($135 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 85W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5500M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5500M

2019

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅67.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($135 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 85W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $135 MSRP).
❌70% higher power demand at 85W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5500M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A400 better than Radeon RX 5500M?

Yes. RTX A400 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

RTX A400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack 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?

RTX A400 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. RTX A400 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $135 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.5% 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 RTX A400 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

RTX A400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5500M	RTX A400
1080p
low	92 FPS	36 FPS
medium	83 FPS	25 FPS
high	68 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	29 FPS
medium	75 FPS	18 FPS
high	59 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	10 FPS
medium	39 FPS	7 FPS
high	27 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5500M	RTX A400
1080p
low	128 FPS	73 FPS
medium	96 FPS	48 FPS
high	68 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	84 FPS	46 FPS
medium	58 FPS	25 FPS
high	43 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	38 FPS	23 FPS
medium	29 FPS	14 FPS
high	23 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 5500M	RTX A400
1080p
low	268 FPS	269 FPS
medium	214 FPS	215 FPS
high	179 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	202 FPS
medium	161 FPS	162 FPS
high	134 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	126 FPS
medium	107 FPS	108 FPS
high	89 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 5500M	RTX A400
1080p
low	262 FPS	147 FPS
medium	204 FPS	117 FPS
high	174 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	108 FPS
medium	161 FPS	87 FPS
high	130 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	97 FPS	63 FPS
medium	75 FPS	50 FPS
high	66 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500M and RTX A400

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.

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5500M scores 5,954 and the RTX A400 reaches 5,983 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1762 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	RTX A400
G3D Mark Score	5,954	5,983
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1408+83%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.632 TFLOPS+71%	2.706 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1645 MHz	1762 MHz+7%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	88+267%	24

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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 RTX A400 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX A400 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5500M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	RTX A400
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500M	RTX A400
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500M draws 85W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 51.9% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.