AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
The Radeon RX 5500 XT has 81% better performance than the GeForce GTX 960 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 5500 XT has 113% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 960 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2015 with a MSRP of $199. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM206) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 960 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112.2 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 GTX 960 includes 1,024 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,127 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,178 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 960 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 960 has the 172nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 10,767.5 score and $199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 54.11. This is the 61st 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 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2019 | Q1 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $169 | $199 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| 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
F1 24 | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 158 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 133 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 97 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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 2060 SUPER | 148.3 | +54% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 130.1 | +35% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 124.4 | +29% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 109.9 | +14% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 103.2 | +7% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 96.6 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 90.3 | -7% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 36.9 | -62% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 1.72 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 1.75 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 1.76 | +1% |
| Arc A770 | 1.81 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 1.98 | +13% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 2.08 | +19% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 2.12 | +21% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 2.24 | +28% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 2.68 | +53% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 2.69 | +54% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 5500 XT has 81% better performance than the GeForce GTX 960 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is ranked 116th with a score of 19,499, and the GeForce GTX 960 is ranked 172nd with a score of 10,767.5.
The Radeon RX 5500 XT has 113% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 960 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 GeForce GTX 960 is ranked 61st with a performance per dollar of 54.11.
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 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% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | -37% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -45% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | -45% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | -48% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | -52% |
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 GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | -50% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | -50% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | -53% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 52.52 | -54% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | -58% |
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 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 4,941 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 5,518 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 86,609 (+73.5%) | 49,917.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 14,305 (+80.72%) | 7,915.5 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 57,618 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 19,887 (+101.38%) | 9,875.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 120 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 9,153 (+50.62%) | 6,077 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 779 (+16.97%) | 666 |
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 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 14 | GM206 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 6,400 million | 2,940 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 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 Gb/s | 112.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 1,753 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 1,024 KB |
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 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 W | 120 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 |
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 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,408 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,024 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 22 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 88 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,607 MHz | 1,127 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,845 MHz | 1,178 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 1,717 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 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 59.04 GPixel/s | 37.7 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 162.4 GTexel/s | 75.39 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.2 TFLOPS | 2.41 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 324.7 GFLOPS | 75.39 GFLOPS |
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 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| 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.