ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO vs GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO operates at a base clock speed of 1.100 GHz and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.100 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO is 50 W, while that of the GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G is 130 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G

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Higher clock speed

1.647 GHz+ 2 % 1.100 GHz

Around 33% better clock speed
More memory

8 GB 2 GB

75% more memory

Top features of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT AMD Radeon RX 550
GPU Chip	Navi 14 XTX Polaris 12
Execution units	22 8
Shader	1408 512
Render Output Units	32 16
Texture Units	88 32

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 1.5 GHz
Memory Bandwith	224 GB/s 48 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 64 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.647 GHz+ 2 % 1.100 GHz
Boost Clock	1.845 GHz 1.183 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.717 GHz --
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	130 W 50 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin --

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 90 mm 1 x 80 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --
Noise (Load)	41 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4 1x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	-- 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 4096x2160
DirectX	12_1 12
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	225 mm 192 mm
Height	119 mm 115 mm
Width	40 mm 39 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 8 PCIe 3.0 x 8
Release date	Q3/2019 Q2/2020
Structure size	7 nm 14 nm
Part-no	GV-R55XTD6-8GD PH-RX550-2G-EVO
Documents	-- data sheet