Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB
AMD Radeon RX 470
Comparision Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB vs AMD Radeon RX 470
Grade
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB
AMD Radeon RX 470
Performance
7
5
Memory
6
3
General information
5
7
Functions
7
8
Benchmark tests
3
3
Ports
4
7
Top specs and features
- Passmark score
- 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
Passmark score
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB: 9044
AMD Radeon RX 470: 7679
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB: 85641
AMD Radeon RX 470: 65697
3DMark Fire Strike Score
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB: 12918
AMD Radeon RX 470: 9121
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB: 14167
AMD Radeon RX 470: 11402
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB: 19503
AMD Radeon RX 470: 16910
Description
The Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB video card is based on the RDNA 1.0 architecture. AMD Radeon RX 470 on the GCN 4.0 architecture. The first has 6400 million transistors. The second is 5700 million. Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB has a transistor size of 7 nm versus 14.
The base clock speed of the first video card is 1647 MHz versus 926 MHz for the second.
Let's move on to memory. Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB has 8 GB. AMD Radeon RX 470 has 8 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 224 Gb/s versus 211.2 Gb/s of the second.
FLOPS of Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB is 4.94. At AMD Radeon RX 470 4.74.
Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB scored 9044 points. And here is the second card 7679 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 14167 points. Second 11402 points.
In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using PCIe 4.0 x8. The second is PCIe 3.0 x16. Video card Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB has Directx version 12. Video card AMD Radeon RX 470 -- Directx version - 12.
Regarding cooling, Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB has 130W heat dissipation requirements versus 120W for AMD Radeon RX 470.
Why Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB is better than AMD Radeon RX 470
- Passmark score 9044 против 7679 , more on 18%
- 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score 85641 против 65697 , more on 30%
- 3DMark Fire Strike Score 12918 против 9121 , more on 42%
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score 14167 против 11402 , more on 24%
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score 19503 против 16910 , more on 15%
- 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 403037 против 365240 , more on 10%
- GPU base clock speed 1647 MHz против 926 MHz, more on 78%
- RAM 8 GB против 4 GB, more on 100%
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB vs AMD Radeon RX 470: highlights
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB
AMD Radeon RX 470
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1647 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
926 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1750 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
1650 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
4.94 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
4.74 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail.
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8 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
4 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components.
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8
Average:
16
Average:
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
59.04 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
39 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics.
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88
Average: 140.1
128
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications.
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32
Average: 56.8
32
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks.
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1408
Average:
2048
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations.
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2000
2000
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1845 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
1206 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
162.4 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
154.4 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
RDNA 1.0
GCN 4.0
GPU name
Navi 14 XTX
Ellesmere
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
224 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
211.2 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
Effective memory speed
The effective memory clock is calculated from the size and transfer rate of the memory information. The performance of the device in applications depends on the clock frequency. The higher it is, the better.
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14000 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
6600 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail.
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8 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
4 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
6
Average: 4.9
5
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card.
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128 bit
Average: 283.9 bit
256 bit
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities.
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158
Average: 356.7
232
Average: 356.7
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features.
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Navi
Arctic Islands
Manufacturer
TSMC
GlobalFoundries
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed
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130 W
Average: 160 W
120 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
7 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
14 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
6400 million
Average: 7150 million
5700 million
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance.
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4
Average: 3
3
Average: 3
Width
225 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
94 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
119 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
35 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements.
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4.6
Average:
4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12
Average: 11.4
12
Average: 11.4
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.5
Average: 5.9
6.4
Average: 5.9
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas.
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9044
Average: 7628.6
7679
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
85641
Average: 80042.3
65697
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
12918
Average: 12463
9121
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios.
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14167
Average: 11859.1
11402
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
19503
Average: 18799.9
16910
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
60613
Average: 37830.6
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
403037
Average: 372425.7
365240
Average: 372425.7
Unigine Heaven 3.0 test score
60613
Average: 2402
Average: 2402
Ports
Has hdmi output
HDMI output allows you to connect devices with HDMI or mini HDMI ports. They can send video and audio to the display.
Available
Available
HDMI version
The latest version provides a wide signal transmission channel due to the increased number of audio channels, frames per second, etc.
2
Average: 1.9
2
Average: 1.9
DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort
3
Average: 2.2
3
Average: 2.2
Number of HDMI connectors
The more their number, the more devices can be connected at the same time (for example, game / TV set-top boxes)
1
Average: 1.1
1
Average: 1.1
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x8
PCIe 3.0 x16
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available
FAQ
How does the Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB processor perform in benchmarks?
Passmark Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB scored 9044 points. The second video card scored 7679 points in Passmark.
What FLOPS do video cards have?
FLOPS Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB is 4.94 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 4.74 TFLOPS.
What power consumption?
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB 130 Watt. AMD Radeon RX 470 120 Watt.
How fast are Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB and AMD Radeon RX 470?
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB operates at 1647 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1845 MHz. The clock base frequency of AMD Radeon RX 470 reaches 926 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1206 MHz.
What kind of memory do graphics cards have?
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB supports GDDR6. Installed 8 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 224 GB/s. AMD Radeon RX 470 works with GDDR5. The second one has 4 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 224 GB/s.
How many HDMI connectors do they have?
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB has 1 HDMI outputs. AMD Radeon RX 470 is equipped with 1 HDMI outputs.
What power connectors are used?
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB uses There is no data. AMD Radeon RX 470 is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.
What architecture are video cards based on?
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB is built on RDNA 1.0. AMD Radeon RX 470 uses the GCN 4.0 architecture.
What graphics processor is being used?
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB is equipped with Navi 14 XTX. AMD Radeon RX 470 is set to Ellesmere.
How many PCIe lanes
The first graphics card has 8 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 4. AMD Radeon RX 470 8 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 4.
How many transistors?
Gigabyte Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 8GB has 6400 million transistors. AMD Radeon RX 470 has 5700 million transistors
