AMD
Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB vs Radeon RX 590 GME
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 590 GME
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 590 GME outperforms RX 5500 XT 4GB by 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+8%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB vs Radeon RX 590 GME: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME shows a 8% advantage for RX 590 GME in gaming performance, while RX 5500 XT 4GB may still be stronger in value for money. 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.
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3841
9778
100100
6068
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 5500 XT 4GB is the best overall choice
RX 5500 XT 4GB leads in combined game performance. RX 5500 XT 4GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 5500 XT 4GB leads in the combined performance index
RX 5500 XT 4GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 127–132of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB
112 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB
100/100 · Price $229The 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 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
38
41Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
34
36Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
31
34Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
97Better
78
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
61Better
59
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX12.012.0
Vulkan1.21.3
OpenGL4.64.6
HDMIHDMI 2.0bHDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4DisplayPort 1.4a
TFLOPS5.1966.543Better
Power consumption130 WBetter175 W
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Release date20192020
Upscaling—FSR
Compute API—OpenCL 2.1
Launch price—$229
Clock speed1717 - 1845 MHzBetter1257 - 1380 MHz
Base clock1717 MHzBetter1257 MHz
Boost clock1845 MHzBetter1380 MHz
VRAM4 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR5Better
Memory frequency14 GHzBetter8 GHz
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth224 GB/s256 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 3x16
Power consumption130 WBetter175 W
Process node7 nmBetter14 nm
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0GCN 4.0Better
Transistor count6400 millionBetter5700 million
Die size158 mm²Better232 mm²
Shader units / cores14082304Better
Memory cacheL2 2 MBBetterL1 16 KB, L2 2 MB
Max monitorsVaries by board4
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
Recommended PSUVaries by board450 W
LengthVaries by board241 mm
ThicknessVaries by boardDual-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 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME 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 5500 XT 4GBRX 590 GME
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 61%
13 FPSEstimated 64%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 57%
Black Myth: WukongRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%
Counter-Strike 2RX 5500 XT 4GB189 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME189 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB133 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME133 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB78 FPSEstimated 69%RX 590 GME96 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 62%RX 590 GME31 FPSEstimated 65%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 5500 XT 4GB122 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME122 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB56 FPSEstimated 69%RX 590 GME70 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5500 XT 4GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RX 590 GME21 FPSEstimated 65%
Forza Horizon 5RX 5500 XT 4GB154 FPSEstimated 80%RX 590 GME154 FPSEstimated 80%RX 5500 XT 4GB100 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME100 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB70 FPSEstimated 69%RX 590 GME86 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5500 XT 4GB34 FPSEstimated 62%RX 590 GME46 FPSEstimated 65%
God of War RagnarökRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 5500 XT 4GB100 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME100 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB83 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME84 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB50 FPSEstimated 69%RX 590 GME62 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5500 XT 4GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RX 590 GME21 FPSEstimated 65%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%
StarfieldRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10038418%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10045462%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100444911%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100606813%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100977822%
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 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100485310%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100475210%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100444911%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100505611%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10045499%
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 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.012.0
Vulkan1.21.3
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling—FSR
Compute API—OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0GCN 4.0Better
Process node7 nmBetter14 nm
Release date20192020
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count6400 millionBetter5700 million
Die size158 mm²Better232 mm²
Shader units / cores14082304Better
Base clock1717 MHzBetter1257 MHz
Boost clock1845 MHzBetter1380 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 3x16
LengthVaries by board241 mm
ThicknessVaries by boardDual-slot
Recommended PSUVaries by board450 W
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0bHDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitorsVaries by board4
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 590 GME with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM4 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR5Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
TFLOPS5.1966.543Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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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 XT 4GB or RX 590 GME?+
RX 5500 XT 4GB has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 5500 XT 4GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RX 5500 XT 4GB 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?+
RX 5500 XT 4GB 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 XT 4GB offers more overall performance, while RX 5500 XT 4GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RX 5500 XT 4GB 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 XT 4GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 5500 XT 4GB leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 5500 XT 4GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 5500 XT 4GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 5500 XT 4GB 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?+
RX 5500 XT 4GB 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 XT 4GB 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.