AMD Radeon RX 5500
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon RX 5000 Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 4 GB
- Memory Type:
- GDDR6
- TDP:
- 150 W
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AMD Radeon RX 5500 Review
AMD Radeon RX 5500 graphics card, 4 GB VRAM, 150 W TDP.
The AMD Radeon RX 5500 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 5000 Series lineup, launched 10/7/2019. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR6 and runs within a 150 W power envelope. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The AMD Radeon RX 5500 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 5000 Series lineup, launched 10/7/2019. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR6 and runs within a 150 W power envelope. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The AMD Radeon RX 5500 follows AMD's Radeon RX reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon RX 5000 Series listings, the AMD Radeon RX 5500 reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Specifications
Platform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | AMD (Reference) |
Identity and type
| Series | Radeon RX 5000 Series |
|---|
Performance
| VRAM | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz |
Physical & Power
| TDP | 150 W |
|---|
Silicon
| Shader Units | 1408 |
|---|---|
| Compute Blocks | 22 |
Clocks
| Game Clock | 1670 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit |
|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
Power
| Recommended PSU | 550 W |
|---|
Market and workstation
| Launch Date | 10/7/2019 |
|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Memory Speed | Up to 14 Gbps |
| HDMI Features | 4K60 Support |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
- Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
- Workstation/datacenter procurement research
Not for
- Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
- Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 5500?
The AMD Radeon RX 5500 is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), Compute Units 22, Stream Processors 1408, Boost Clock 1845.
Who is the AMD Radeon RX 5500 best suited to?
It suits buyers comparing amd's official reference specifications, researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card, workstation/datacenter procurement research.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD Radeon RX 5500?
It is a poor fit for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details, overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).