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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$180
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 130 W

AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

9.0

User score

Good
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.4

Performance

24.0%

2.4

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.9

Design

4.0%

8.6

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is a mid-range graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA architecture, specifically designed for high-performance 1080p gaming. Key technical specifications include 1,408 stream processors, 22 compute units, a 128-bit memory interface, and a choice between 4GB or 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a 14 Gbps effective clock speed. It operates with a base frequency of 1,607 MHz and can boost up to 1,845 MHz, while maintaining a relatively efficient 130W TDP. Its primary advantages include excellent power efficiency compared to previous generations, strong frame rates in esports titles, and support for modern technologies like PCIe 4.0 and AMD Radeon Anti-Lag. However, major drawbacks include the limited 4GB VRAM buffer on lower-tier models which can bottleneck modern AAA titles, the lack of hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface that may slightly limit performance on older PCIe 3.0 systems.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.4

Performance

24.0%

2.4

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.9

Design

4.0%

8.6

Connectivity & Media

4.7
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a technical score of 4.71 points, which is lower than that of 81% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.0
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a user score of 8.99 points, which is higher than that of 77.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

6.3
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 71.7% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

9,215 points
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 9215 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 56.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

5.196 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT delivers 5.196 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 88.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

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Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

224 GB/s
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT reaches 224 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 83.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

130 W
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a TDP of 130 W, which is lower than that of 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

130 W
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT draws 130 W under peak load, which is lower than 79.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

450 W
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 85.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

130 W
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a board power limit of 130 W, which is lower than that of 80.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

130 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

180 mm
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is 180 mm long, which is shorter than 93.7% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT vs the average graphics card

  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.450 W vs 650 W
  • 105.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is shorter than the average graphics card (180 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is shorter than the average graphics card (180 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.180 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 39.5% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.130 W vs 215 W
  • 40.9% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (130 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (130 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.130 W vs 220 W
  • 12.4% higher user score
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.99 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.99 vs 8.000).8.99 vs 8
  • 48.1% smaller GPU die
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (158 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
    What it is: Total die area of the GPU chip
    When it matters: When you are comparing how physically large different GPU chips are across generations and tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (158 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².158 mm² vs 304.25 mm²
  • 4.34x more popular
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).10 vs 2.3
  • 2.04x cheaper
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).£260 vs £530
  • 48.1% smaller GPU die
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (158 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 39.5% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 40.9% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (130 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 63.6% lower idle power draw
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (4 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 105.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is shorter than the average graphics card (180 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Platform & Features
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Design
  • 26.2% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,845 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 18 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 96 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 56.9% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (162.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 64.3% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (59 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 16.3% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,607 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 64.7% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10.4 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 77.5% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 2,944 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,408 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 50% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (224 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • No ray tracing
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 4 older
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 70.8% fewer transistors
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (6,400 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • 1 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 26.2% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,845 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,845 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1845 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 18 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.22 vs 40
  • 1 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 96 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.88 vs 184
  • 56.9% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (162.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (162.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.162.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT?

  • Solid 1080p gaming performance for mainstream and esports titles
  • Significantly improved power efficiency compared to older Polaris cards (RX 580/590)
  • Efficient 7nm RDNA architecture leads to lower temperatures and quiet operation
  • The 8GB VRAM variant is well-equipped for more demanding textures in modern games
  • Feature-rich software suite including Radeon Image Sharpening and Anti-Lag
  • Affordable entry-level pricing for budget-conscious builders

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT?

  • Stiff competition from Nvidia's GTX 1650 Super and 1660 Super in value and raw speed
  • Initial launch was marred by inconsistent driver stability
  • Marginal performance gains over the older and often cheaper RX 580/590
  • The 4GB model can struggle with ultra settings in demanding AAA titles
  • Narrow 128-bit memory bus can be a bottleneck in certain workloads
  • Underwhelming overclocking results with little real-world FPS gain

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tech-critter.com
23/12/2019
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming OC 8G Review

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming OC 8G is an entry-level graphics card designed specifically for 1080p gaming, featuring AMD's 7nm Navi 14 GPU and a generous 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM. In terms of positives, the card features an excellent, highly efficient WindForce triple-fan cooling solution that keeps gaming temperatures at a cool 68°C without generating significant noise. It also...Read more

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techpowerup.com
18/12/2019
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming OC 8 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming OC 8 GB highlights a highly capable 1080p card featuring the 7nm Navi architecture, praised for its exceptional WindForce 3X cooling, low operating temperatures, and near-silent, near-inaudible performance. Key advantages include a protective backplate, idle fan-stop technology, robust VRM engineering, and improved...Read more

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12/12/2019
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5500 XT - Review 2019

The PCMag review evaluates the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5500 XT (4GB variant) as a budget-oriented graphics card targeted strictly at 1080p gaming. Built on AMD's 7nm Navi 10 architecture, the card delivers stable and competent performance in standard esports and multiplayer titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Rainbow Six: Siege. It features a robust dual-slot design...Read more

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techpowerup.com
12/12/2019
Sapphire Radeon RX 5500 XT Pulse 4 GB Review

The Sapphire Radeon RX 5500 XT Pulse 4 GB is a well-engineered, 7 nm Navi 14 graphics card designed for solid 1080p gaming, featuring an exceptionally quiet Dual-X cooling system with an idle fan-stop feature. The card offers premium touches like a metal backplate and dual-BIOS, while maintaining low single-monitor idle power consumption and high efficiency during gaming. However,...Read more

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pcper.com
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The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT marks AMD's entry into the mainstream 1080p gaming market, utilizing the 7nm RDNA architecture to replace older, power-hungry Pascal-era RX 500-series graphics cards. Positioned as a direct competitor to NVIDIA's GTX 1650 SUPER and GTX 1660, the reviewed 4GB SAPPHIRE NITRO PULSE variant delivers solid performance close to the older RX 590 but with vastly...Read more

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techradar.com
12/12/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT review

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is a budget-focused graphics card designed primarily for 1080p gaming, available in 4GB and 8GB configurations priced at $169 and $199 respectively. Based on the rDNA Navi architecture, it features 1,408 Stream Processors and delivers solid performance that directly competes with Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1660 for a slightly lower price. In real-world testing,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
12/12/2019
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming X 8 GB Review

The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming X 8 GB features an excellent Twin Frozr 7 thermal design that delivers nearly silent operation, high-quality components, and a robust 8 GB memory buffer suitable for 1080p gaming. Its key advantages include very low operating temperatures and improved performance over the RX 580 with better power efficiency. Conversely, the card suffers from a poor...Read more

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16/07/2021
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT Review

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is an entry-level graphics card designed for 1080p gaming, launching at $169 for the 4GB version and $199 for the 8GB version. Built on a 7nm process with the Navi 14 chip, it brings major power efficiency improvements and sips power with a low TDP of 130W. In terms of features, it includes beneficial AMD technologies like Anti-Lag to reduce input lag and...Read more

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pcworld.com
12/12/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT review: Bleeding-edge on a budget

The PCWorld review of the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (Sapphire Pulse) highlights an efficient, 7nm RDNA-based card offering solid 1080p performance with GDDR6 memory, PCIe 4.0, and a very quiet, feature-rich cooler. Its main advantages include superior power efficiency compared to older Polaris cards and strong, modern hardware features in the budget segment. However, the review...Read more

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12/12/2019
Test Sapphire RX5500 XT Pulse, tout en sobriété en 1080p !

The Cowcotland review highlights the Sapphire RX 5500 XT Pulse 4GB as a capable 1080p entry-level card featuring excellent cooling, low power consumption, and a near-silent operation with its Dual-X system. It features robust build quality, including a backplate and Dual BIOS, ideal for stable, full-HD gaming performance. However, the 4GB GDDR6 VRAM limitation is identified as a...Read more

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as.com
12/12/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, Análisis - Meristation - Diario AS

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (specifically evaluated using the Sapphire Pulse Overclocked version) is a budget-friendly graphics card designed primarily to run almost any video game at 1080p resolution with maximum settings above 60 FPS. Built on a 7-nanometer Navi architecture, the card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, 1408 stream processors, a boost clock of 1845 MHz, and a power...Read more

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geeknetic.es
06/01/2020
Review AMD Radeon RX 5500XT - Geeknetic

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is a solid budget-friendly graphics card built on the 7nm Navi 14 architecture, designed specifically to target high-quality 1080p gaming at 60 FPS. Operating with a 130W TDP, the card features 1408 shaders and a 128-bit memory bus providing 224 GB/s of bandwidth, positioning it as a direct competitor to Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1650 Super. It is the most...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
12/12/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT Review en Español (Análisis completo)

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, featuring the 7nm Navi 14 architecture and RDNA design, serves as AMD's definitive entry into the basic mid-range gaming market, directly competing with the Nvidia GTX 1650 Super. Tested via a customized Sapphire Pulse dual-fan model, this 4GB GDDR6 graphics card is optimized for strong performance in Full HD (1080p) at high settings, and is capable of...Read more

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tech.everyeye.it
12/12/2019
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT Recensione: le schede video Navi per il Full HD

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT introduces the 7nm Navi architecture to the budget-friendly, Full HD gaming market as an efficient replacement for the aging Polaris lineup. Built on a 158 mm² chip with 6.4 billion transistors and 1408 Stream Processors, it comes in 4 GB ($169) and 8 GB ($199) GDDR6 memory configurations. In benchmarks using Ultra settings, both variants successfully...Read more

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igizmo.it
16/12/2019
Radeon RX 5500 XT, arrivano le schede grafiche AMD per il gaming a 1080p

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics card launches as a dedicated solution for 1080p gaming, utilizing a 7nm manufacturing process and the RDNA architecture. It is equipped with 22 compute units, 1408 stream processors, a clock speed of 1,717 MHz, and options for either 4GB or 8GB of high-speed GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit interface. Designed to target high performance in AAA and esports...Read more

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