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MSI RX 5500 XT GAMING X 8 GB

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MSI RX 5500 XT GAMING X 8 GB

Radeon RX 5500 XT8GB GDDR6130W180mm1845 MHz BoostPCIe 4.0

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$495

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MSI RX 5500 XT GAMING X 8 GB

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

NeweggIn Stock

$495

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About This Product

The MSI RX 5500 XT GAMING X 8 GB is an entry-level 1080p gaming GPU. It offers performance comparable to the GTX 1650 Super, suitable for playing most modern games at medium to high settings at 60 FPS. Its 8GB GDDR6 VRAM provides a buffer for texture-heavy titles, outperforming 4GB variants in some scenarios. This card is a cost-effective option for budget-conscious PC builders.

Best for: Budget 1080p Gaming

Pros

Solid 1080p gaming performance
8GB GDDR6 VRAM for modern games
PCIe Gen 4 support
Compact 180mm length

Cons

Limited 1408 stream processors
Outperformed by newer budget cards
Higher power draw than some competitors

Verdict
“Good for budget 1080p gaming, especially if found at a competitive price.”

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

0.1 FPS/$

Popular Comparisons

Most people compare MSI RX 5500 XT GAMING X 8 GB with

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

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

Closest Rival

vs MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER · 32 FPS @ 1440p · 4GB VRAM

"Similar 1440p performance to RX 5500 XT GAMING X 8 GB. priced about $116 less. 4GB vs 8GB VRAM"

Upgrade Verdict

This would be a sidegrade at best, and potentially a downgrade in some scenarios. The RX 5500 XT generally performs on par with or slightly better than the GTX 1650 SUPER, and your current card is more expensive. This upgrade is not worth it.

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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"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a meaningful jump. You'll see solid performance gains, especially in higher resolutions, making it a worthwhile upgrade from the RX 5500 XT.

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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. 4GB vs 8GB VRAM"

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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