GeForce GTX 860M vs Radeon 550X
When comparing GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M 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 860M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon 550X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 50 Watt |
Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- GeForce GTX 860M has 50% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
- GeForce GTX 860M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce GTX 860M has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- GeForce GTX 860M is used in Laptops, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 860M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 285 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M.
- GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | − |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 122% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 30−33 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Battlefield 5 is 133% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GeForce GTX 860M and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 220−230 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 190−200 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 55−60 |
QHD / 1440p | 60−65 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 150−160 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 67% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 80−85 |
medium / 768p | 100−105 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Dota 2 is 58% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Far Cry 5 is 120% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Fortnite is 89% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Forza Horizon 4 is 130% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 55−60 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Grand Theft Auto V is 77% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Metro Exodus is 128% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Minecraft is 15% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 65% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 24−27 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 115% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 20−22 |
high / 768p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in World of Tanks is 35% more, than Radeon 550X. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon 550X | |
Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | N15P-GX | Lexa |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 12 March 2014 | 27 March 2019 |
Pipelines | 640 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 797 MHz | 1082 MHz |
Boost Clock | 915 MHz | 1218 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,870 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 43.40 | 38.98 |
Floating-point performance | 1,389 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 | 1152 or 640 | |
Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
SLI options | + | |
HDMI | + | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 163 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | medium sized | |
Standard memory configuration | 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 | + | |
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