Performance Rating

Overall performance of the GX-500 is decent, but not highly competitive. The Corsair TX550M and Cooler Master MWE Gold 550 V2 are notably ahead, while the difference with the budget-oriented Kolink Enclave 500 is below 2%.

Noise Rating

The graph below depicts the cooling fan's average noise output throughout the entire operating range of the PSU, with an ambient temperature between 30°C and 32°C.


Average noise output is low. The difference to the Corsair TX550M is small.

Efficiency Rating

The graph below shows the PSU's average efficiency throughout its operating range, with an ambient temperature between 30°C and 32°C.


Average efficiency is decent but not competitive.

5VSB Efficiency Rating

The graph below shows the PSU's average efficiency at 5VSB, with an ambient temperature between 30°C and 32°C.


The 5VSB rail is inefficient.

PF Rating

The graph below shows the PSU's average PF throughout its operating range, with an ambient temperature between 30°C and 32°C.


At 230 V input, the APFC converter does not perform well, which is why the PSU is Cybenetics Bronze certified for efficiency with 230 V input.