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AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT

AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT

Graphics Processor

Navi 14

Cores

1408

TMUs

88

ROPs

32

About the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 4 GB of memory size, 1408 cores, 128 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Navi 14 graphics processor, 1408 cores, 88 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Navi 14

Cores

1408

TMUs

88

ROPs

32

Memory Size

4 GB

Memory Type

GDDR6

Bus Width

128 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameNavi 14
GPU VariantNavi 14 XTX(215-0932396)
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size7 nm
Transistors6,400 million
Density40.5M / mm²
Die Size158 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-1125

Graphics Card

Release DateDec 12th, 2019
GenerationNavi(RX 5000)
PredecessorVega
SuccessorNavi II
ProductionActive
Launch Price169 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8
Reviews49 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1607 MHz
Game Clock1717 MHz
Boost Clock1845 MHz
Memory Clock1750 MHz14 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Bus128 bit
Bandwidth224.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units1408
TMUs88
ROPs32
Compute Units22
L2 Cache2 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate59.04 GPixel/s
Texture Rate162.4 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)10.39 TFLOPS (2:1)
FP32 (float)5.196 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)324.7 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length180 mm7.1 inches
TDP130 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.0b3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
Part Number102-D33220
Board Number109-D33257-00B_02

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.3
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090902%
GeForce RTX 4090688%
GeForce RTX 5080594%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER530%
GeForce RTX 4080526%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX526%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti518%
Radeon RX 9070 XT495%
Radeon RX 7900 XT453%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti444%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER444%
Radeon RX 9070443%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti406%
GeForce RTX 5070402%
GeForce RTX 3090396%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti391%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER379%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE373%
Radeon RX 6950 XT367%
GeForce RTX 4070362%
Radeon RX 6900 XT358%
GeForce RTX 3080352%
Radeon RX 7800 XT351%
Radeon RX 6800 XT339%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB315%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB313%
Radeon RX 7700 XT308%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB299%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti298%
Radeon RX 6800288%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB282%
GeForce RTX 3070279%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti276%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB275%
GeForce RTX 5060271%
Radeon RX 6750 XT264%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti244%
Radeon RX 6700 XT240%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER223%
Radeon RX 7600 XT221%
GeForce RTX 4060220%
Arc B580220%
GeForce RTX 5050214%
GeForce RTX 2080212%
Radeon RX 6650 XT208%
Radeon RX 7600208%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER198%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti195%
Arc A770195%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB188%
Radeon RX 6600 XT185%
Radeon VII185%
Arc A750181%
Radeon RX 5700 XT177%
GeForce RTX 2070175%
Radeon RX 6600167%
Arc A580162%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER162%
Radeon RX Vega 64155%
GeForce RTX 2060150%
Radeon RX 5700149%
GeForce GTX 1080146%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti144%
Radeon RX 5600 XT142%
Radeon RX Vega 56135%
GeForce GTX 1070130%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER123%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti123%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti117%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB116%
Radeon R9 FURY X115%
GeForce GTX 1660113%
Radeon RX 590107%
Radeon R9 FURY104%
GeForce GTX 980103%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER102%
Radeon RX 6500 XT101%
Radeon RX 5500 XTCurrent GPU100%
Radeon RX 58099%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB97%
Radeon R9 390X95%
GeForce GTX 69094%
Radeon RX 48093%
Radeon HD 799093%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti91%
GeForce GTX 97089%
Radeon R9 290X89%
Radeon R9 39087%
Radeon RX 57086%
Radeon R9 29082%
Radeon RX 47081%
GeForce GTX 165076%
Radeon RX 640074%
Arc A38073%
GeForce GTX 78073%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition66%
GeForce GTX 59066%
Radeon R9 280X65%
Radeon HD 699064%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti61%
GeForce GTX 68059%
Radeon R9 38059%
Radeon HD 797059%
GeForce GTX 77058%
Radeon R9 28558%
GeForce GTX 96056%
GeForce GTX 67055%
Radeon HD 597050%
GeForce GTX 163050%
Radeon HD 795049%
GeForce GTX 105049%
GeForce GTX 76048%
GeForce GTX 58048%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti48%
Radeon R9 270X47%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition46%
GeForce GTX 95046%
Radeon RX 56043%
GeForce GTX 57042%
GeForce GTX 66042%
Radeon RX 46042%
Radeon R7 37042%
Radeon HD 697041%
GeForce GTX 48039%
Radeon HD 785038%
GeForce GTX 29537%
Radeon HD 695036%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti36%
Radeon HD 4870 X235%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti35%
Radeon HD 587034%
Radeon HD 687032%
GeForce GTX 47031%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti30%
Radeon HD 585029%
GeForce GTX 28527%
Radeon HD 685027%
GeForce GTX 28025%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition25%
GeForce GTX 27525%
GeForce GT 103025%
GeForce GTX 46024%
Radeon HD 489023%
Radeon HD 679023%
Radeon HD 583022%
GeForce GTX 65021%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti20%
Radeon HD 487020%
GeForce GTX 26020%
Radeon HD 577019%
Radeon HD 775019%
Radeon HD 575017%
GeForce GTS 45016%
GeForce GTS 25016%
Radeon HD 485016%
Radeon HD 477015%
Radeon HD 483014%
Radeon HD 667013%
GeForce 9800 GT13%
GeForce GT 64012%
Radeon HD 567012%
GeForce 9600 GT11%
GeForce GT 24010%
GeForce GT 4409%
Radeon HD 46709%
Radeon HD 55708%
GeForce GT 4308%
GeForce GT 2206%
GeForce GT 5205%
Radeon HD 64505%
Radeon HD 54504%
Radeon HD 45503%
GeForce 9400 GT3%
GeForce 2102%
Radeon RX 5500 XTCurrent GPU100%
Radeon RX 5500 XTCurrent GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT features 4 GB of GDDR6 graphics memory. This 4 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is equipped with 1408 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT utilizes a 128 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 128 bit bus width, combined with GDDR6, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is built on AMD's RDNA 1.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 130 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 4 GB and 1408, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 130 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 4 GB and 1408, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon RX 590 and Radeon R9 FURY. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon RX 590 is approximately 7% faster, while Radeon R9 FURY is approximately 4% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics card.

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