Comparison
RX 5500 vs GTX 980
The RX 5500 is 9.5% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 66.4% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
4781
+9.5%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
4 GB
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
150WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
32
+23.1%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2019
Release Date
2015
MSRP
$
MSRP
549 $
+Infinity%
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 5500
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 | 4215 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4367 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 |
Is RX 5500 better than GTX 980?
RX 5500 price to performance rating is lower than GTX 980's. GTX 980 offers 57.1% better value fo money.
The RX 5500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 150 watts and a 3DMark score of 4781. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 32. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So RX 5500 leads by 23.1%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.