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Performance
Radeon RX 6900 XT203% better
59,11957% of 104,598
Radeon RX 5500 XT
19,49919% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 203% better performance than the Radeon RX 5500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6900 XT
59.1837% of 161.45
Radeon RX 5500 XT95% better
115.3871% of 161.45
The Radeon RX 5500 XT has 95% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6900 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 21) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.
Memory
The RX 6900 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 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 6900 XT includes 5,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,825 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,250 MHz. It usually operates at 2,015 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 6900 XT is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 6900 XT has the 18th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 56.52% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 59,119 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 59.18. This is the 55th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 18.64% 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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2020 | Q4 2019 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $999 | $169 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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F1 24
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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 6900 XT | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 158 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 133 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 97 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 6900 XT orRadeon RX 5500 XT
| 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.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 6900 XT orRadeon RX 5500 XT
| 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
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Performance
Radeon RX 6900 XT203% better
59,11957% of 104,598
Radeon RX 5500 XT
19,49919% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 203% better performance than the Radeon RX 5500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is ranked 18th with a score of 59,119, and the Radeon RX 5500 XT is ranked 116th with a score of 19,499.
Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6900 XT
59.1837% of 161.45
Radeon RX 5500 XT95% better
115.3871% of 161.45
The Radeon RX 5500 XT has 95% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6900 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is ranked 55th with a performance per dollar of 59.18, and the Radeon RX 5500 XT is ranked 8th with a performance per dollar of 115.38.
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.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 60,980 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59,969 | +1% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59,119 | |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 57,340 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 21,980.5 | -63% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 21,063.5 | -64% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 19,499 | -67% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | -68% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,224.5 | -69% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 6900 XT or
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +118% |
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | +112% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | +95% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | +95% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | +94% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.41 | +11% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | -3% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 18,210 (+268.55%) | 4,941 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 17,549 (+218.03%) | 5,518 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 86,609 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 50,587 (+253.63%) | 14,305 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 160,895 (+179.24%) | 57,618 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 42,418 (+113.3%) | 19,887 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 26,809 (+193.35%) | 9,139 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,058 (+37.58%) | 769 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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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 6900 XT | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 14 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 26,800 million | 6,400 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 6900 XT | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 Gb/s | 224 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | -- |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 2 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 6900 XT | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 3 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 300 W | 130 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
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 6900 XT | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 5,120 | 1,408 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 80 | 22 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 320 | 88 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 128 | 32 |
| Ray Accelerators | 80 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,825 MHz | 1,607 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,250 MHz | 1,845 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 2,015 MHz | 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 6900 XT | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 288 GPixel/s | 59.04 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 720 GTexel/s | 162.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 23.04 TFLOPS | 5.2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,440 GFLOPS | 324.7 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 6900 XT | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| 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.