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InterfacePCI-E v4.0PCI-E v4.0
GPU
GPU modelAMD Radeon RX 5500 XTAMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
ArchitectureNavi (RDNA)Navi (RDNA)
Memory size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
GPU clock speed1845 MHz1865 MHz
Memory clock14000 MHz14000 MHz
Lithography7 nm7 nm
Max. resolution5120x2880 px7680x4320 px
Passmark G3D Mark8914 score(s)8914 score(s)
Connections
HDMI11
HDMI versionv.2.0bv.2.0b
DisplayPort33
DisplayPort versionv.1.4v.1.4
Software
DirectX1212
OpenGL4.64.6
VR
Stream processors14081408
Texture units8888
General
Monitors connection44
Coolingactive (fan)active (fan)
Fans22
Lighting
Power consumption135 W140 W
Additional power8 pin8 pin
Minimum PSU recommendation450 W450 W
Number of slots22
Length
233 mm /233x122x39.6/
242 mm /242x130x49/
Added to E-Catalogdecember 2019december 2019

GPU clock speed

The frequency of the graphics processor of the graphics card. As a general rule, the higher the frequency of the GPU, the higher the performance of the graphics card, but this parameter is not the only one — a lot also depends on the design features of the graphics card, in particular, the type and amount of video memory (see the relevant glossary items). As a result, it is not unusual for a model with a lower processor frequency to be more performant of two video cards. In addition, it should be noted that high-frequency processors also have high heat dissipation, which requires the use of powerful cooling systems.

Max. resolution

The maximum resolution supported by the graphics card — that is, the largest image size (in pixels) that it can display on an external screen.

The higher the resolution, the clearer and better the picture is. On the other hand, with an increase in the number of pixels, the requirements for computing power and, accordingly, the cost of a graphics card increase. In addition, do not forget that you can only appreciate the full benefits of high resolutions on monitors with the appropriate characteristics. On the other hand, in the graphics settings, you can set lower resolutions than the maximum; and a good resolution margin means a good overall performance margin.

As for specific values, the actual minimum for modern video cards is 1600x1200, but higher rates are much more common — up to Ultra HD 4K and Ultra HD 8K.

Lighting

The graphics card has a backlight system. This feature gives the board an original appearance, which is especially appreciated by gamers and fans of external PC modding. The backlight may have a different colour, in some models this colour may even change. At the same time, note that this feature does not affect the functionality of the graphics card, but it significantly affects the cost. So it's worth specifically looking for a graphics card with backlighting only in cases where an unusual design is no less important to you than performance. It should also be borne in mind that such adapters must be installed in the appropriate cases — open or with a viewing window, otherwise the backlight will simply not be visible.

Power consumption

Maximum power consumed by the graphics card during operation. This parameter is important for calculating the total power consumed by the entire system and selecting a power supply that provides the appropriate power.

Length

The total length of the graphics card.

In this case, the length means the size of the device from the plate with connectors (which is attached to the back wall of the system unit) to the opposite side. The plate itself and the outwardly protruding connectors are usually not taken into account.

Data on the length of the graphics card is needed primarily in order to assess whether there is enough space for it in a particular case. In addition, longer boards, usually, have more advanced characteristics (although there is no hard dependence here, and video adapters of similar class may have different lengths). As for specific values, the most compact solutions nowadays have a size of 150 – 200 mm or less ; an indicator of 200 – 250 mm can still be considered relatively small, 250 – 290 mm — medium, and many models (mostly advanced) have a length of more than 290 mm.
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