AMD
Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB vs Radeon RX 7400
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 7400
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 7400 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 7400 outperforms RX 5500 XT 4GB by 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+5%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB vs Radeon RX 7400: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 7400 shows a 5% advantage for RX 7400 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
3840
97100
10088
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 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
38
40Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
34
35Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
31
33Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
97
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
61Better
60
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 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX12.012.2
Vulkan1.21.4
OpenGL4.64.6
HDMIHDMI 2.0bHDMI 2.1a
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4DisplayPort 2.1
TFLOPS5.1968Better
Power consumption130 W55 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector8 pin1x 6-pin
Release date20192025
Upscaling—FSR
Compute API—OpenCL 2.2
Launch price—$299
Clock speed1717 - 1845 MHzBetter1452 - 2300 MHz
Base clock1717 MHzBetter1452 MHz
Boost clock1845 MHz2300 MHzBetter
VRAM4 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR6Better
Memory frequency14 GHzBetter10,8 GHz
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
Memory bandwidth224 GB/sBetter173 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x8
Power consumption130 W55 WBetter
Process node7 nm6 nmBetter
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0RDNA 3.0Better
Transistor count6400 million13300 millionBetter
Die size158 mm²Better204 mm²
Shader units / cores14081792Better
Memory cacheL2 2 MBBetterL1 128 KB, L2 2 MB
Max monitorsVaries by board4
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
Recommended PSUVaries by board200 W
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
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 7400 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 7400
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 61%
12 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 5500 XT 4GB189 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400197 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB133 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400139 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB78 FPSEstimated 69%RX 740085 FPSEstimated 69%RX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 62%RX 740027 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 5500 XT 4GB122 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400127 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400110 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB56 FPSEstimated 69%RX 740062 FPSEstimated 69%RX 5500 XT 4GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RX 740018 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5RX 5500 XT 4GB154 FPSEstimated 80%RX 7400161 FPSEstimated 80%RX 5500 XT 4GB100 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400104 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB70 FPSEstimated 69%RX 740077 FPSEstimated 69%RX 5500 XT 4GB34 FPSEstimated 62%RX 740040 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 5500 XT 4GB100 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400104 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB83 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740087 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT 4GB50 FPSEstimated 69%RX 740055 FPSEstimated 69%RX 5500 XT 4GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RX 740018 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 5500 XT 4GB23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT 4GB11 FPSEstimated 61%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 5500 XT 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 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 XT 4GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10038405%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100455011%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10044489%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100606813%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100971003%
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 7400 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 / 10047518%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10044489%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100505611%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10045486%
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 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.012.2
Vulkan1.21.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling—FSR
Compute API—OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0RDNA 3.0Better
Process node7 nm6 nmBetter
Release date20192025
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count6400 million13300 millionBetter
Die size158 mm²Better204 mm²
Shader units / cores14081792Better
Base clock1717 MHzBetter1452 MHz
Boost clock1845 MHz2300 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x8
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
ThicknessVaries by boardDual-slot
Recommended PSUVaries by board200 W
Power connector8 pin1x 6-pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 5500 XT 4GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0bHDMI 2.1a
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4DisplayPort 2.1
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 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM4 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR6Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
TFLOPS5.1968Better
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 7400?+
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 7400 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 7400 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.