Can a AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB run ELDEN RING?
The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB clears the minimum bar for ELDEN RING but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 45 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB measures up
| Requirement | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 16 | 13 | 21 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 3 GB | 8 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game supports RT (light) | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the low preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 28 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 16 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle ELDEN RING
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | D | 48 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | D | 48 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB | D | 45 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 390X | D | 45 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB | D | 45 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB | D | 45 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB run ELDEN RING?
The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB clears the minimum bar for ELDEN RING but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 45 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 45 FPS at 1080p, 28 FPS at 1440p and 16 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.