GeForce GTX 260 vs Radeon RX 550

When comparing GeForce GTX 260 and Radeon RX 550, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 260 and Radeon RX 550 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 260	Radeon RX 550
Power consumption (TDP)	182 Watt	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	896 MB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 260 has 264% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550.
GeForce GTX 260 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
GeForce GTX 260 has 892 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 550.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 260 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 550 - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 142 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 550.
GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550 - by 14 nm process technology.
Radeon RX 550 is 135 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 260.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 6001 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	3−4	14−16
ultra / 1080p	1−2	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	14−16	30−33
medium / 1080p	5−6	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p	7−8	21−24
ultra / 1080p	6−7	20−22
QHD / 1440p	0−1	6−7
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	20−22	50−55
medium / 1080p	8−9	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Battlefield 5 is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	40−45	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 260 and Radeon RX 550 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	120−130	200−210
medium / 768p	95−100	170−180
ultra / 1080p	45−50	95−100
QHD / 1440p	24−27	50−55
4K / 2160p	−	30−33
high / 768p	70−75	130−140
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 82% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p	70−75	55−60
ultra / 1080p	20−22	35−40
medium / 1080p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p	75−80	100−110
medium / 768p	55−60	90−95
ultra / 1080p	27−30	60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Dota 2 is 59% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p	4−5	16−18
ultra / 1080p	3−4	14−16
4K / 2160p	1−2	6−7
low / 720p	14−16	35−40
medium / 1080p	5−6	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Far Cry 5 is 216% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p	12−14	24−27
ultra / 1080p	7−8	18−20
QHD / 1440p	4−5	16−18
low / 720p	55−60	95−100
medium / 1080p	16−18	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Fortnite is 121% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p	7−8	24−27
ultra / 1080p	6−7	18−20
QHD / 1440p	0−1	8−9
low / 720p	21−24	50−55
medium / 1080p	9−10	27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Forza Horizon 4 is 181% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p	45−50	80−85
medium / 768p	−	70−75
high / 1080p	9−10	27−30
ultra / 1080p	3−4	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
medium / 720p	40−45	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Grand Theft Auto V is 105% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p	2−3	9−10
ultra / 1080p	0−1	7−8
4K / 2160p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	8−9	27−30
medium / 1080p	3−4	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Metro Exodus is 325% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p	85−90	110−120
high / 1080p	65−70	−
ultra / 1080p	−	100−110
medium / 1080p	−	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Minecraft is 32% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p	−	21−24
ultra / 1080p	12−14	16−18
low / 720p	27−30	55−60
medium / 1080p	14−16	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p	6−7	14−16
ultra / 1080p	4−5	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	7−8	27−30
medium / 1080p	−	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 183% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p	18−20	50−55
medium / 768p	12−14	30−35
high / 1080p	6−7	18−20
ultra / 1080p	4−5	10−11
4K / 2160p	1−2	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p	70−75	100−110
medium / 768p	35−40	60−65
ultra / 1080p	16−18	30−35
high / 768p	30−35	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in World of Tanks is 61% more, than GeForce GTX 260.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 260	Radeon RX 550
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 4.0
Code name	GT200	Lexa
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	16 June 2008	20 April 2017
Pipelines	192	512
Core clock speed	1242 MHz	1100 MHz
Boost Clock		1183 MHz
Transistor count	1,400 million	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	36.9 billion/sec	37.86
Floating-point performance	476.9 gflops	1,211 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)	145 mm
Memory bus width	448 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	999 MHz	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	111.9 GB/s	112.0 GB/s
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	4.0	6.4
OpenGL	2.1	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	2.0
Vulkan	N/A	1.2.131
CUDA	+
CUDA cores	192
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	S/PDIF
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GeForce GTX 260 vs Radeon RX 550

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