Radeon RX 5500 XT vs Radeon RX 560
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is much faster than the Radeon RX 560 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $224.01 more expensive!
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon RX 5500 XT has 99% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 5500 XT fills pixels 189% faster.
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Radeon RX 5500 XT maps textures 99% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon RX 5500 XT moves data 100% faster.
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GDDR5128-bit
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128-bitNavi (RX 5000)
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Polaris (RX 500)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX 5500 XT or Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX 5500 XT or Radeon RX 560?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX 5500 XT and Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 10/100, Radeon RX 560 scores 3/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX 5500 XT or Radeon RX 560 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon RX 5500 XT or Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX 5500 XT and Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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