Is AMD Radeon RX 5700 compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 5500?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the AM4 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with AMD Radeon RX 5700 and AMD Ryzen 5 5500?

FPS varies by game and preset. See the detailed per-game table above.

DESKTOP

AMD Radeon RX 5700 + AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 5700?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 1.3%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Great Match! (Balanced)

These components are well-matched. You will get smooth, consistent performance with minimal bottlenecking.

Bottleneck at a Glance

1.3%

1080p Bottleneck

Balanced

8.8%

1440p Bottleneck

GPU

19.0%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

180W

GPU TDP

6C/12T

CPU Cores

AM4

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	58	40	13	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	77	53	16	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	273	188	134	Fps Shooter
Valorant	408	282	202	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	153	106	76	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	92	64	46	Open World
Fortnite	187	129	92	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	130	90	28	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	122	84	27	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	198	137	99	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	124	86	62	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	442	305	219	Moba
Dota 2	238	164	118	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	164	113	81	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	250	172	124	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	296	204	146	Fps Shooter
Rust	107	74	24	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	96	66	21	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	84	58	18	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	107	74	53	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	104	72	23	Rpg
Starfield	69	48	15	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	99	69	22	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	72	50	16	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	62	43	13	Survival Horror
Palworld	102	70	50	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	170	117	84	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	119	82	59	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	96	66	48	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	88	61	19	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Radeon RX 5700

⬆ AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

+54.4% performance gain

Ready for more FPS? The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the natural step up from the AMD Radeon RX 5700.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 400W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: AM4 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️Upgrading to Ryzen 5000 series on B350/B450/X470 motherboards requires a BIOS update.

🎮VRAM: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 180W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 5700?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 1.3% (BALANCED).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 400W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the AM4 socket.