Radeon RX 5500
AMD
G3D Mark
8,837
MSRP
$179
AVG Price
$110
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 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 Radeon RX 5500
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 5500 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Destiny 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Genshin Impact
League of Legends
Minecraft
Naraka: Bladepoint
Overwatch 2
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 5500 specifications and capabilities.
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 |
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 |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 5500 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, Radeon Super Resolution, 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 |
| Radeon Super Resolution | ✅ 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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