AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
The Radeon RX 7900 XT has 289% better performance than the Radeon RX 5500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 5500 XT has 37% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 7900 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2019 with a MSRP of $169. It is built on the RDNA 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 14) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.
Memory
The RX 5500 XT has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 5500 XT includes 1,408 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,845 MHz. It usually operates at 1,717 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 88 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 5500 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 5500 XT has the 116th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 18.62% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 19,499 score and $169 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 115.38. This is the 8th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $899. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 31) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RX 7900 XT has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,500 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 800 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 7900 XT includes 5,376 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,387 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,394 MHz. It usually operates at 2,025 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 192 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 168 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 84 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 7900 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 7900 XT has the 5th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 72.46% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 75,896 score and $899 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 84.42. This is the 31st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2019 | Q4 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $169 | $899 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The First Descendant | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 190 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 181 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 157 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 90 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 59 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 62.5 | +6% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 58.7 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 52.1 | -11% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 35.9 | -39% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 29.4 | -50% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 13.57 | -11% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 15.32 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 16.69 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 19.18 | +25% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 28.77 | +88% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 7900 XT has 289% better performance than the Radeon RX 5500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is ranked 116th with a score of 19,499, and the Radeon RX 7900 XT is ranked 5th with a score of 75,896.
The Radeon RX 5500 XT has 37% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 7900 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is ranked 8th with a performance per dollar of 115.38, and the Radeon RX 7900 XT is ranked 31st with a performance per dollar of 84.42.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 86,267 | +342% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83,322 | +327% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 75,896 | +289% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 75,612 | +288% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | +284% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 21,980.5 | +13% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 21,131 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 19,499 | |
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,218 | -7% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +12% |
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | +9% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | -0% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.58 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 86.25 | -25% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 86.18 | -25% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | -27% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83.41 | -28% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | -28% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 4,941 | 25,874 (+423.66%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 5,518 | 24,042 (+335.7%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 86,609 | 259,707 (+199.86%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 14,305 | 63,712 (+345.38%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 57,618 | 225,446 (+291.28%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 19,887 | 51,605.5 (+159.49%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 9,153 | 28,768 (+214.3%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 779 | 1,189 (+52.63%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 14 | Navi 31 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 6,400 million | 57,700 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 20 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 Gb/s | 800 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 320 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 W | 300 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,408 | 5,376 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 22 | 84 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 88 | 336 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 192 |
| AI Accelerators | -- | 168 |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 84 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,607 MHz | 1,387 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,845 MHz | 2,394 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 1,717 MHz | 2,025 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 59.04 GPixel/s | 459.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 162.4 GTexel/s | 804.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 324.7 GFLOPS | 1.61 TFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.