AMD
Radeon RX 9050 4 GB vs Radeon RX 5500
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 5500
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 9050 4 GB outperforms RX 5500 by 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+16%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 9050 4 GB vs Radeon RX 5500: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 shows a 16% advantage for RX 9050 4 GB in gaming performance, while RX 5500 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
Memory capacity
4337
10082
6060
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 9050 4 GB is the best overall choice
RX 9050 4 GB 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 9050 4 GB leads in the combined performance index
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 129–134of 319
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 5500
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 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
43Better
37
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
37Better
33
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
35Better
31
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
82
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 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 4BetterRDNA 1.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
Release date20262019
TFLOPS10.6Better5.196
Shader units / cores10241408Better
Base clock1920 MHzBetter1500 MHz
Boost clock2600 MHzBetter1845 MHz
Clock speed1920 - 2600 MHzBetter1500 - 1845 MHz
VRAM4 GB GDDR64 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus64 bit128 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth144 GB/s224 GB/sBetter
Memory frequency18 GbpsBetter14 GHz
Memory cache16 MBBetterL2 2 MB
Power consumption92 WBetter150 W
Power consumption92 WBetter150 W
Recommended PSU450 WVaries by board
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Process node4 nmBetter7 nm
Transistor count29.7 billionBetter6400 million
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4x8
DirectX12 Ultimate12.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 2.1
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1aDisplayPort 1.4
UpscalingFSR 4.1FSR
USB Type-CNoNo
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
ThicknessVaries by boardVaries by board
Max monitorsVaries by boardVaries by board
Max resolution7680 x 43207680 × 4320
Launch priceOEM only - not announced$229
Die size—158 mm²
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 9050 4 GB 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 9050 4 GBRX 5500
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
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22 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
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19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
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11 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
—
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 9050 4 GB—RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 9050 4 GB—RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 9050 4 GB—RX 5500189 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 5500133 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550077 FPSEstimated 69%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550023 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 9050 4 GB—RX 5500122 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 5500105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550056 FPSEstimated 69%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550015 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RX 9050 4 GB—RX 5500154 FPSEstimated 80%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550070 FPSEstimated 69%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550034 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRX 9050 4 GB—RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 9050 4 GB—RX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550083 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550050 FPSEstimated 69%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550016 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 9050 4 GB—RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 9050 4 GB—RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%RX 9050 4 GB—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 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100433715%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100524417%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10048449%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10060600%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001008220%
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 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10051486%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10050468%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10048449%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10053506%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10048449%
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 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12 Ultimate12.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSR 4.1FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 4BetterRDNA 1.0
Process node4 nmBetter7 nm
Release date20262019
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count29.7 billionBetter6400 million
Die size—158 mm²
Shader units / cores10241408Better
Base clock1920 MHzBetter1500 MHz
Boost clock2600 MHzBetter1845 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4x8
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
ThicknessVaries by boardVaries by board
Recommended PSU450 WVaries by board
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1aDisplayPort 1.4
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitorsVaries by boardVaries by board
Max resolution7680 x 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 9050 4 GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM4 GB GDDR64 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus64 bit128 bitBetter
TFLOPS10.6Better5.196
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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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 9050 4 GB or RX 5500?+
RX 9050 4 GB 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?+
RX 9050 4 GB 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 9050 4 GB 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 9050 4 GB offers more overall performance, while RX 9050 4 GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RX 9050 4 GB 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 9050 4 GB leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 9050 4 GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 9050 4 GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 9050 4 GB 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 9050 4 GB 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 9050 4 GB 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.