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Comparision Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC vs MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC

WINNER
Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC

Rating: 30 points
MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB

MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB

Rating: 26 points
Grade
Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC
MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB
Performance
7
6
Memory
6
4
General information
5
7
Functions
7
8
Benchmark tests
3
3
Ports
4
4

Top specs and features

Passmark score

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC: 9133 MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB: 7772

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC: 86490 MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB: 82241

3DMark Fire Strike Score

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC: 13046 MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB: 11946

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC: 14308 MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB: 13880

3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC: 19696 MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB: 19210

Description

The Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC video card is based on the RDNA 1.0 architecture. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB on the GCN 4.0 architecture. The first has 6400 million transistors. The second is 5700 million. Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC has a transistor size of 7 nm versus 14.

The base clock speed of the first video card is 1647 MHz versus 1257 MHz for the second.

Let's move on to memory. Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC has 8 GB. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB has 8 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 224 Gb/s versus 256 Gb/s of the second.

FLOPS of Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC is 4.97. At MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB 6.18.

Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC scored 9133 points. And here is the second card 7772 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 14308 points. Second 13880 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 Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC has Directx version 12. Video card MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB -- Directx version - 12.

Regarding cooling, Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC has 130W heat dissipation requirements versus 185W for MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB.

Why Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC is better than MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB

  • Passmark score 9133 против 7772 , more on 18%
  • 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score 86490 против 82241 , more on 5%
  • 3DMark Fire Strike Score 13046 против 11946 , more on 9%
  • 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score 14308 против 13880 , more on 3%
  • 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score 19696 против 19210 , more on 3%
  • 3DMark Vantage Performance test score 61213 против 44196 , more on 39%
  • 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 407031 против 347787 , more on 17%
  • GPU base clock speed 1647 MHz против 1257 MHz, more on 31%

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC vs MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB: highlights

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC
Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC
MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB
MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1647 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1257 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1750 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
2000 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
4.97 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
6.18 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
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. Show more
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
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. Show more
8
max 16
Average:
16
max 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    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
43.71 GTexel/s    
max 563
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. Show more
88
max 880
Average: 140.1
144
max 880
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. Show more
32
max 256
Average: 56.8
32
max 256
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. Show more
1408
max 17408
Average:
2304
max 17408
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. Show more
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
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
1366 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
162.4 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
196.7 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
RDNA 1.0
GCN 4.0
GPU name
Navi 14 XTX
Polaris 20
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
224 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
256 GB/s
max 2656
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. Show more
14000 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
8000 MHz
max 19500
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. Show more
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
6
max 6
Average: 4.9
5
max 6
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. Show more
128 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
256 bit
max 8192
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. Show more
158
max 826
Average: 356.7
232
max 826
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. Show more
Navi
Polaris
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 Show more
130 W
Average: 160 W
185 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
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
5700 million
max 80000
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. Show more
4
max 4
Average: 3
3
max 4
Average: 3
Width
242 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
269 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
130 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
125 mm
max 620
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. Show more
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
4.5
max 4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
12
max 12.2
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
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
6.4
max 6.7
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. Show more
9133
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
7772
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
86490
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
82241
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
13046
max 39424
Average: 12463
11946
max 39424
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. Show more
14308
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
13880
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
19696
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
19210
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
61213
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
44196
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
407031
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
347787
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
Unigine Heaven 3.0 test score
61213
max 61874
Average: 2402
max 61874
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
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
2
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort
3
max 4
Average: 2.2
3
max 4
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
max 3
Average: 1.1
2
max 3
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 Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC processor perform in benchmarks?

Passmark Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC scored 9133 points. The second video card scored 7772 points in Passmark.

What FLOPS do video cards have?

FLOPS Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC is 4.97 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 6.18 TFLOPS.

What power consumption?

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC 130 Watt. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB 185 Watt.

How fast are Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB?

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC operates at 1647 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1845 MHz. The clock base frequency of MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB reaches 1257 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1366 MHz.

What kind of memory do graphics cards have?

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC supports GDDR6. Installed 8 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 224 GB/s. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB works with GDDR5. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 224 GB/s.

How many HDMI connectors do they have?

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC has 1 HDMI outputs. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB is equipped with 2 HDMI outputs.

What power connectors are used?

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC uses There is no data. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What architecture are video cards based on?

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC is built on RDNA 1.0. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB uses the GCN 4.0 architecture.

What graphics processor is being used?

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC is equipped with Navi 14 XTX. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB is set to Polaris 20.

How many PCIe lanes

The first graphics card has 8 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 4. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB 8 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 4.

How many transistors?

Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT Evo OC has 6400 million transistors. MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC 8GB has 5700 million transistors