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RX Vega 56 vs RX 5500 XT: which is better?

Radeon RX Vega 56 is about 20% faster than Radeon RX 5500 XT in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). Radeon RX Vega 56 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 56

10%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)

≈ $160 (used)Part score 35/100

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AMD

Radeon RX 5500 XT

7%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)

≈ $160 (used)Part score 30/1002 players use it

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Faster: Radeon RX Vega 56Value: Radeon RX Vega 56

Head to head

10%

Gaming performance

35/100

Part score

30/100

127 FPS

Average FPS

106 FPS

≈ $160 (used)

Approx. price

≈ $160 (used)

100/100

Value for money

74/100

Specifications

	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon RX 5500 XT
Video memory (VRAM)	8 GB	4 / 8 GB
Board power	210 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	≥ 600 W	≥ 500 W
AI upscaling	FSR	FSR 3
Ray tracing	No	No
Release year	2017	2019

Radeon RX Vega 56: 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

Radeon RX 5500 XT: 4 / 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

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