GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (RDNA 1) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 560 (14 CU) (GCN 4) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G has the Navi 14 XTX graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 1 architecture. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 is based on the graphics chip Polaris 21 XL, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G | GPU | PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 |
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 560 (14 CU) |
Navi 14 XTX | GPU Chip | Polaris 21 XL |
RDNA 1 | Architecture | GCN 4 |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 14 |
1408 | Shader | 896 |
32 | Render Output Units | 16 |
88 | Texture Units | 56 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 2 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 112 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.647 GHz | Base Clock | 1.090 GHz |
1.845 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.176 GHz |
1.72 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 130 W. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 45 W. |
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130 W | TDP | 45 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 97 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
41 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 is 5120x2880 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 5120x2880 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12 |
No | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 8 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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225 mm | Length | 225 mm |
119 mm | Height | 128 mm |
40 mm | Width | 38 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 8 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G has been manufactured with a structure width of 7 nanometers since Q3/2019. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5 came on the market in Q3/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-R55XTD6-8GD | Part-no | AXRX 560 2GBD5-DHA |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
169 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 99 $ (Reference) |
7 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5
2 GB GDDR5 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5
2 GB GDDR5 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5
2 GB GDDR5 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5
2 GB GDDR5 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5
2 GB GDDR5 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5
2 GB GDDR5 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5
2 GB GDDR5 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT D6 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 14CU 2GB GDDR5
2 GB GDDR5 |