Comparison
RX 5500 XT vs RX 590
The RX 5500 XT is 1.7% faster than RX 590 in synthetic benchmark and 23.9% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
4857
+1.7%
3DMark Performace
4777
Video Memory
8 GB
Video Memory
8 GB
Power Consumption
130WPower Consumption
175WEfficiency
37
+37.0%
Efficiency
27
Release Date
2019
Release Date
2018
MSRP
$
MSRP
279 $
+Infinity%
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 5500 XT
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4367 |
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 590
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 | 4215 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4367 |
Is RX 5500 XT better than RX 590?
RX 5500 XT price to performance rating is lower than RX 590's. RX 590 offers 22.2% better value fo money.
The RX 5500 XT is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 130 watts and a 3DMark score of 4857. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 37. RX 590's efficiency score is 27 .So RX 5500 XT leads by 37.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.