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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC graphics card

SKU CH-YVFQ-FZKHE

Mid-range GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, 1408 stream processors and a 1845 MHz boost clock for 1080p gaming

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 5500 XT
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • Shader units1408
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1845 MHz
  • 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus deliver smooth 1080p gaming
  • Boost clock reaches 1845 MHz for higher frame rates in demanding titles
  • 1408 stream processors provide strong parallel compute performance
  • PCI Express 4.0 interface doubles bandwidth over the previous standard
  • Four display outputs — HDMI 2.0b plus three DisplayPort 1.4 — drive up to 7680 x 4320 resolution

8GB GDDR6 graphics card

The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC is a PCI Express 4.0 graphics card built on the AMD RDNA architecture. It targets gamers who want smooth 1080p performance in modern titles without moving to a higher tier. The card ships with a factory overclock and a dual-fan thermal design. It fits standard ATX builds that have a single 8-pin power connector available.

128-bit memory interface

The 128-bit bus paired with 8GB of GDDR6 running at 14 Gbps is the specification that defines this model's bandwidth ceiling. It delivers 1408 stream processors with a base clock of 1647 MHz and a boost clock of 1845 MHz. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.6 support are included. This memory configuration determines whether the card matches your resolution and texture-quality targets.

Four-display output layout

One HDMI 2.0b port and three DisplayPort 1.4 connectors drive up to four monitors at a maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320. The layout frees up motherboard display outputs and supports multi-monitor productivity or surround gaming. A PCIe 4.0 slot provides the link, while the dual-slot cooler exhausts heat toward the rear panel, leaving adjacent slots clear for other add-in cards.

How it compares

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

Price $356.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,285 items is $354.99.
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 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 nameMSI
Model nameRX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC
Processor
TDP rating140 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 5500 XT
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency1845 MHz
Shader units1408
Core frequency1647 MHz
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 5500 Series
Effective memory speed14 Gbit/s
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Power
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length215 mm
Card size8.46 in × 5.04 in
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

What does the 1845 MHz boost clock mean for 1080p gaming on this Radeon RX 5500 XT?

The 1845 MHz boost clock lets the GPU hit higher frequencies under load so 1080p titles run at smoother frame rates with the 8 GB GDDR6 buffer.

What does the PCI Express 4.0 interface cap at on this card?

PCI Express 4.0 x8 caps theoretical bandwidth at 16 GT/s per lane; actual throughput depends on the motherboard and workload.

What does the MECH 8G OC need to fit inside a case?

The dual-slot TORX Fan 3.0 cooler requires two expansion slots and clearance for the card length and power connector.

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