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MSI RX 5500 XT GAMING X

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MSI RX 5500 XT GAMING X

Radeon RX 5500 XT4GB GDDR6130W180mm1845 MHz BoostPCIe 4.0

Price

$730

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MSI RX 5500 XT GAMING X

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this GPU.

ChipsetRadeon RX 5500 XT

Chipset MakerAMD

SeriesRadeon RX 5000 Series

Base Clock1607 MHz

Boost Clock1845 MHz

Stream Processors1408

Launch DateDec 12, 2019

Available Prices

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About This Product

The MSI RX 5500 XT GAMING X 4GB is an entry-level 1080p gaming GPU, offering performance comparable to the GTX 1650 Super. It can achieve playable frame rates in most modern titles at 1080p on medium to high settings. This card is suitable for budget-conscious gamers not targeting high refresh rates or resolutions beyond 1080p.

Best for: Budget 1080p Gaming

Pros

Solid 1080p gaming performance
Compact design for smaller builds
GDDR6 memory for faster bandwidth
PCIe Gen 4 support

Cons

Limited to 4GB VRAM
Outperformed by newer budget cards
Struggles at 1440p

Verdict
“A good choice for budget 1080p gaming, but newer alternatives offer better value.”

Performance Benchmarks

Resolution-based gaming performance at a glance

These scores summarize average FPS across popular titles so it is easy to judge 1080p, 1440p, and 4K capability without reading every chart.

1080p1440p4K

Gaming Averages

Cross-resolution FPS summary

1080p

45 FPS17%

1440p

32 FPS15%

4K

17 FPS11%

Readiness & Value

How this card maps to common targets

1080p

Heavy compromise

1440p

Heavy compromise

4K

Heavy compromise

Value at 1440p

0.0 FPS/$

Popular Comparisons

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These GPU matchups are pre-ranked so readers can jump straight to the most relevant rivals, value picks, and upgrade paths.

GeForce RTX 4060 GAMING OC

Closest Rival

vs Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 GAMING OC

GeForce RTX 4060 · 65 FPS @ 1440p · 8GB VRAM

"Similar 1440p performance to RX 5500 XT GAMING X. priced about $181 less. 8GB vs 4GB VRAM"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a meaningful jump in performance. The RTX 4060 offers significantly better gaming performance, especially with features like DLSS and ray tracing, for a lower price than your current card's listed value. It's a solid upgrade if you're looking for a noticeable boost.

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RX 5700 Deluxe Edition

Budget Alternative

vs Yeston RX 5700 Deluxe Edition

Radeon RX 5700 · 52 FPS @ 1440p · 8GB VRAM

"Lower price with comparable 1440p gaming performance. 8GB vs 4GB VRAM"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a meaningful jump in performance. The RX 5700 offers a significant upgrade over the RX 5500 XT, especially in higher resolutions or more demanding games. Given the current market, the upgrade is worth it if you can find the RX 5700 at a reasonable price.

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RX 470 DirectCU II

Upgrade From

vs ASUS RX 470 DirectCU II

Radeon RX 470 · 17 FPS @ 1440p · 4GB VRAM

"good upgrade from a roughly 3-year older card"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a significant downgrade. The RX 5500 XT is a much newer and more powerful card than the RX 470. Moving to the RX 470 would result in a substantial loss of performance, despite the lower price.

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