AMD
Radeon RX 5500 vs GeForce 210
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
210
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 5500 and 210 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 5500 outperforms 210 by 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+19%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 5500 vs GeForce 210: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 5500 and 210 shows a 19% advantage for RX 5500 in gaming performance, while 210 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
AMD
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3731
82100
100100
6043
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 5500 is the best overall choice
RX 5500 leads in combined game performance. RX 5500 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 5500 leads in the combined performance index
210 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 162–167of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 5500
115 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 210
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
37Better
31
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
33Better
29
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
31Better
26
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
82
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
58Better
57
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSR—
HDMIHDMI 2.0b—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4DisplayPort
USB Type-CNoNo
Recommended PSUVaries by board200 W
LengthVaries by board168 mm
DirectX12.110.1
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS5.196Better0.039
Power consumption150 W31 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6DDR3
Power connector8 pinNone
Release date20192009
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0Tesla 2.0Better
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.2
Launch price$229$79Better
Shader units / cores1408Better16
Clock speed1500 - 1845 MHzBetter589 MHz
Base clock1500 MHzBetter589 MHz
Boost clock1845 MHzBetter589 MHz
VRAM4 GB GDDR6Better1 GB DDR3
Memory frequency14 GHzBetter1,2 GHz
Memory bus128 bitBetter64 bit
Memory bandwidth224 GB/sBetter10 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 2x16
Power consumption150 W31 WBetter
Process node7 nmBetter40 nm
Die size158 mm²57 mm²Better
Memory cacheL2 2 MBL2 0.03 MB
Transistor count6400 millionBetter260 million
Max monitorsVaries by board3
Max resolution7680 × 43204096 × 2160
ThicknessVaries by boardSingle-slot
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 5500 and 210 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RX 5500210
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
22 FPSEstimated 66%
18 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
16 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 61%
8 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%21018 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%21016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%2108 FPSEstimated 58%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%2105 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%21018 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%21016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%2108 FPSEstimated 58%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%2105 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 5500189 FPSEstimated 74%210154 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5500133 FPSEstimated 74%210108 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550077 FPSEstimated 69%21058 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550023 FPSEstimated 62%21021 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 5500122 FPSEstimated 74%210100 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5500105 FPSEstimated 74%21086 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550056 FPSEstimated 69%21042 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550015 FPSEstimated 62%21014 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RX 5500154 FPSEstimated 80%210126 FPSEstimated 78%RX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%21081 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550070 FPSEstimated 69%21052 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550034 FPSEstimated 62%21031 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%21018 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%21016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%2108 FPSEstimated 58%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%2105 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%21081 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550083 FPSEstimated 74%21068 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550050 FPSEstimated 69%21038 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550016 FPSEstimated 62%21014 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%21018 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%21016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%2108 FPSEstimated 58%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%2105 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%21018 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%21016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%2108 FPSEstimated 58%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%2105 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%21018 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%21016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%2108 FPSEstimated 58%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%2105 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100373118%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100443135%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100443426%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100604333%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1008210020%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100483629%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100463624%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100443426%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100503827%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100443523%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.110.1
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingFSR—
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0Tesla 2.0Better
Process node7 nmBetter40 nm
Release date20192009
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count6400 millionBetter260 million
Die size158 mm²57 mm²Better
Shader units / cores1408Better16
Base clock1500 MHzBetter589 MHz
Boost clock1845 MHzBetter589 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 2x16
LengthVaries by board168 mm
ThicknessVaries by boardSingle-slot
Recommended PSUVaries by board200 W
Power connector8 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0b—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4DisplayPort
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitorsVaries by board3
Max resolution7680 × 43204096 × 2160
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 5500 and 210 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM4 GB GDDR6Better1 GB DDR3
Memory typeGDDR6DDR3
Memory bus128 bitBetter64 bit
TFLOPS5.196Better0.039
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RX 5500 or 210?+
RX 5500 has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 5500 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
210 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
210 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RX 5500 offers more overall performance, while RX 5500 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
210 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 5500 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 5500 leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 5500 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 5500 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
210 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
210 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RX 5500 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.