MSI
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC
Specifications
Performance
Memory Size:
8 GB
Memory Type:
GDDR6
PCIe Version:
PCIe 4.0 x16
Technical
Chipset:
Radeon RX 5500 XT
Core Clock:
1647 MHz
Boost Clock:
1845 MHz
Frame Sync:
FreeSync
Color:
Black
Physical
Slot Width:
2
Length:
215 mm
TDP:
140 W
Recommended Power Supply:
450 W
Connectivity
HDMI Ports:
1
DisplayPorts:
3
Power Input:
1x 8-Pin
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC
The MSI MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC video card is a high-performance graphics solution featuring 8GB of GDDR6 memory. Running at 1647 MHz base with 1845 MHz boost clocks, It scores 4/10 in our performance analysis (30% performance rating) and is perfect for 1080p gaming at ultra settings or 1440p at medium-high settings. It features FreeSync support, 750 GB/s memory bandwidth, multi-monitor support ( 1 HDMI + 3 DisplayPort ). A 450W power supply is recommended for optimal performance.
Use-Case Scores
Gaming
Weighted toward DirectX 12/11 raster, GPU compute, and VRAM — real-world gaming across resolutions.
#311 of 327
AI / ML
INT8 tensor throughput, FP16, and VRAM — the gates for AI inference and model size.
#309 of 327
Rendering
FP32 compute, VRAM, and bandwidth — GPU renderers like OptiX, Redshift, and Blender Cycles.
#306 of 327
Video Editing
Hardware encode/decode (AV1) plus VRAM and bandwidth — timeline scrubbing and fast exports.
#305 of 327
CAD
Viewport performance (FP32, VRAM, clocks). ISV certification (below) indicates professional support/validation — uncertified cards still run CAD, just without vendor validation.not ISV-certified
#309 of 327
Scientific
FP64 double precision plus VRAM and bandwidth — simulation accuracy and data integrity.
#310 of 327
1080p gaming at ultra settings or 1440p at medium-high settings
High-End Gaming
FreeSync Support
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