Comparison
RX 5500 vs RX 590
The RX 5500 is 0.1% faster than RX 590 in synthetic benchmark and 27.5% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
4781
+0.1%
3DMark Performace
4777
Video Memory
4 GB
Video Memory
8 GB
+100.0%
Power Consumption
150WPower Consumption
175WEfficiency
32
+18.5%
Efficiency
27
Release Date
2019
Release Date
2018
MSRP
$
MSRP
279 $
+Infinity%
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 5500
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 | 4215 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4367 |
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 590
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 | 4215 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4367 |
Is RX 5500 better than RX 590?
RX 5500 price to performance rating is lower than RX 590's. RX 590 offers 29.4% 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. RX 590's efficiency score is 27 .So RX 5500 leads by 18.5%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.