AMD RADEON RX 5500XT 8GB GDDR6 128-bit
Key Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
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| GPU architecture | RDNA 1 (codename Navi-14) |
| Process node | 7-nm (TSMC) |
| Stream processors / Compute Units (CUs) | 1,408 SPs, 22 CUs |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 (also available in 4 GB version) |
| Memory interface / bandwidth | 128-bit bus, ~ 224 GB/s (for typical models) |
| Base / Game / Boost clocks | ~ 1607 MHz base, ~ 1717 MHz “game clock”, up to ~ 1845 MHz boost in good models |
| Power draw (TGP / TDP) | Around 130 W typical. Needs ~ 8-pin PCIe power connector in many models. |
| Recommended PSU power | Usually 450 W or more depending on rest of system. |
| Display outputs | Varies by model (common: 3× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× HDMI 2.0b) |
Key Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| GPU architecture | RDNA 1 (codename Navi-14) |
| Process node | 7-nm (TSMC) |
| Stream processors / Compute Units (CUs) | 1,408 SPs, 22 CUs |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 (also available in 4 GB version) |
| Memory interface / bandwidth | 128-bit bus, ~ 224 GB/s (for typical models) |
| Base / Game / Boost clocks | ~ 1607 MHz base, ~ 1717 MHz “game clock”, up to ~ 1845 MHz boost in good models |
| Power draw (TGP / TDP) | Around 130 W typical. Needs ~ 8-pin PCIe power connector in many models. |
| Recommended PSU power | Usually 450 W or more depending on rest of system. |
| Display outputs | Varies by model (common: 3× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× HDMI 2.0b) |
⚡ Performance & Real-World Use
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Designed for 1080p gaming: it handles AAA titles well at 1080p with high settings in many cases.
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For eSport / less demanding / older titles, it can often manage very high framerates (90-120 fps or more) at 1080p.
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At 1440p, performance drops: you’ll often need to lower settings (medium to high rather than ultra) to maintain smooth frame rates.
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The 8 GB version is notably better than the 4 GB one, especially with modern games that use more video memory (textures, etc.). Having 8 GB gives more headroom.
Strengths
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Good price-to-performance in the mid-budget segment for 1080p gaming.
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Modern features: RDNA architecture brings improvements in power efficiency, modern driver / software support (FreeSync, image sharpening, etc.).
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Lower power consumption than many older or higher-end cards, meaning less heat, lower PSU requirements (but still non-trivial).
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8 GB VRAM helps with future-proofing (texture packs, AAA games, higher resolutions or VR).
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