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Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB

8GB GDDR6. Documented release: .

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THE RECORDED NUMBERS

RX 5500 XT 8GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p
78 FPS
Our rating
44.6 /100
5500XTs we've tested
11
Recorded benchmark rank
#100 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

GPUsed’s continuous 1080p FurMark workload. These figures compare that benchmark, not FPS in a particular game. Historical quantities are supplied model or family totals, not the retained sample size of the displayed FPS average.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 8GB RX 5500 XT gave small Navi a better-balanced memory configuration than the 4GB version. It was a sensible 1080p card, though its original price and proximity to faster products stopped it becoming a standout launch bargain.

GPUsed Legend Rating

4.5 /10
4.5 out of 10

Our editorial rating of its legacy and character. It is separate from benchmark performance and is not an audience vote.

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model
Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
Memory
8GB GDDR6
Documented release
Release event
first documented retail availability
Release scope
documented market

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