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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 4G rev. 2.0 graphics card

SKU CH-7WGH-TVZ21

Mid-range AMD GPU with 4 GB GDDR6 memory, 128-bit bus, PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and dual-fan WINDFORCE cooling

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 5500 XT
  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0 x8
  • Shader units1408
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320 @ 60 Hz
  • Boost frequency1845 MHz
  • Boost clock reaches 1845 MHz for responsive 1080p gaming
  • 4 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus delivers 14000 MHz effective memory speed
  • WINDFORCE 2X cooler uses alternate-spinning fans to lower GPU temperatures
  • PCI Express 4.0 x8 interface doubles bandwidth over the previous standard
  • Three DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0b drive up to four displays at 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz

4GB GDDR6 for 1080p Gaming

The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT OC 4G rev. 2.0 is a graphics card built on the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT GPU with 1408 stream processors. It carries 4GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit interface running at an effective 14000 MHz. The card targets entry-level gaming builds that need modern display outputs and PCIe 4.0 connectivity.

PCIe 4.0 x8 and Display Limits

The board uses a PCI Express 4.0 x8 interface, so bandwidth scales with a compatible platform. Video outputs comprise one HDMI 2.0b port and three DisplayPort 1.4 connectors, supporting up to four monitors simultaneously. Maximum digital resolution reaches 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz, and the card is marked as Virtual Reality Ready for headset use.

Upgrade from Older Entry Cards

This model replaces earlier 4GB cards based on GCN or Polaris architectures by delivering a 1845 MHz boost clock and a 1733 MHz game clock on the RDNA architecture. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.6 support improve compatibility with current titles. The jump is worth it when a system has a 450 W power supply and needs higher frame rates at 1080p without moving to a larger memory buffer.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $149.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 4 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 1845 MHz
Lower than about 58% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameGV-R55XTOC-4GD (rev. 2.0)
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320 @ 60 Hz
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 5500 XT
Memory capacity4 GB
Boost frequency1845 MHz
Shader units1408
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 5500 Series
Effective memory speed14000 MHz
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0 x8
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Power
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length225 mm
Card size8.86 in × 4.69 in
Slots occupiedDual Slot
In the box
In the boxAccessories: Quick Guide

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 4 GB version or look for a larger frame buffer?

The card ships with 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, so the frame buffer is fixed at 4 GB; there is no larger variant of this model.

What does the 1845 MHz boost clock mean once the card is in my PC?

The GPU can reach 1845 MHz under load; the game clock sits at 1733 MHz for typical gaming workloads.

Does the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface limit bandwidth on a PCIe 3.0 motherboard?

The card uses PCIe 4.0 x8; on a PCIe 3.0 slot it will run at 3.0 x8 speeds, which still feeds the 1408 stream processors adequately.

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