AMD
Radeon RX 590 GME vs Radeon RX 5500
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 5500
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 590 GME and RX 5500 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 590 GME outperforms RX 5500 by 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+11%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 590 GME vs Radeon RX 5500: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 590 GME and RX 5500 shows a 11% advantage for RX 590 GME in gaming performance, while RX 5500 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.
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4137
7882
100100
6860
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 590 GME is the best overall choice
RX 590 GME leads in combined game performance. RX 590 GME offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 590 GME leads in the combined performance index
RX 5500 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 152–157of 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.
Radeon RX 590 GME
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 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
41Better
37
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
36Better
33
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
34Better
31
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
78
82Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
59Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4
HDMIHDMI 2.0bHDMI 2.0b
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSRFSR
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.012.1
Vulkan1.31.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS6.543Better5.196
Power consumption175 W150 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Release date20202019
ArchitectureGCN 4.0BetterRDNA 1.0
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$229$229
Shader units / cores2304Better1408
Clock speed1257 - 1380 MHz1500 - 1845 MHzBetter
Base clock1257 MHz1500 MHzBetter
Boost clock1380 MHz1845 MHzBetter
VRAM8 GB GDDR5Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency8 GHz14 GHzBetter
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth256 GB/sBetter224 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 4x8
Power consumption175 W150 WBetter
Process node14 nm7 nmBetter
Recommended PSU450 WVaries by board
Length241 mmVaries by board
Die size232 mm²158 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 16 KB, L2 2 MBL2 2 MBBetter
Transistor count5700 million6400 millionBetter
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 590 GME and RX 5500 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 590 GMERX 5500
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 66%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
13 FPSEstimated 64%
11 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 57%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 590 GME189 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500189 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME133 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500133 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME96 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550077 FPSEstimated 69%RX 590 GME31 FPSEstimated 65%RX 550023 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 590 GME122 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500122 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME70 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550056 FPSEstimated 69%RX 590 GME21 FPSEstimated 65%RX 550015 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RX 590 GME154 FPSEstimated 80%RX 5500154 FPSEstimated 80%RX 590 GME100 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME86 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550070 FPSEstimated 69%RX 590 GME46 FPSEstimated 65%RX 550034 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 590 GME100 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME84 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550083 FPSEstimated 74%RX 590 GME62 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550050 FPSEstimated 69%RX 590 GME21 FPSEstimated 65%RX 550016 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 590 GME23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 590 GME13 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 590 GME5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100413710%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10046444%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100494411%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100686013%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 10078825%
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 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100534810%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100524612%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100494411%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100565011%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100494411%
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 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.012.1
Vulkan1.31.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSRFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureGCN 4.0BetterRDNA 1.0
Process node14 nm7 nmBetter
Release date20202019
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count5700 million6400 millionBetter
Die size232 mm²158 mm²Better
Shader units / cores2304Better1408
Base clock1257 MHz1500 MHzBetter
Boost clock1380 MHz1845 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 4x8
Length241 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU450 WVaries by board
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0bHDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 590 GME and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR5Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS6.543Better5.196
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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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 590 GME or RX 5500?+
RX 590 GME has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 590 GME offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RX 590 GME 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 590 GME 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 590 GME offers more overall performance, while RX 590 GME offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RX 590 GME 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 590 GME is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 590 GME leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 590 GME can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 590 GME 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 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 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 590 GME 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.