GeForce GTX 850M vs Radeon 550X
When comparing GeForce GTX 850M and Radeon 550X, 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 850M and Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 550X
GeForce GTX 850M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 850M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 850M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon 550X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3, GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Radeon 550X has 11% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850M.
- GeForce GTX 850M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce GTX 850M has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- GeForce GTX 850M is used in Laptops, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 850M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- GeForce GTX 850M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 77% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Battlefield 5 is 80% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GTX 850M and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 190−200 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 160−170 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 120−130 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 41% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Dota 2 is 38% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Far Cry 5 is 80% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
| low / 720p | 90−95 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Fortnite is 57% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Forza Horizon 4 is 84% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Grand Theft Auto V is 48% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Metro Exodus is 71% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Minecraft is 16% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 40% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 60% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 30−33 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 69% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in World of Tanks is 25% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon 550X | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | N15P-GT | Lexa |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 12 March 2014 | 27 March 2019 |
| Pipelines | 640 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,870 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 36.08 | 38.98 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,155 gflops | |
| Length | 145 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 80.0 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 640 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 153 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Standard memory configuration | DDR3 or GDDR5 | |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| LVDS signal support | Up to 1920x1200 | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| HDCP content protection | + | |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | + | |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) | 1.8 Mh/s | |
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