GeForce GTX 870M vs Radeon RX 550X
In this comparison between GeForce GTX 870M and Radeon RX 550X you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GTX 870M will be the best choice, for others Radeon RX 550X will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon RX 550X
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GeForce GTX 870M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon RX 550X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 50 Watt |
Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- GeForce GTX 870M has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
- GeForce GTX 870M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon RX 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce GTX 870M has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 550X.
- GeForce GTX 870M is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 870M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 159 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 870M.
- GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 61% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Battlefield 5 is 68% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 50−55 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 220−230 | 170−180 |
medium / 768p | 190−200 | 140−150 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | 35−40 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 150−160 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 36% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 100−110 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Dota 2 is 34% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Far Cry 5 is 64% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | − |
low / 720p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Fortnite is 54% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−33 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Forza Horizon 4 is 68% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Grand Theft Auto V is 55% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Minecraft is 13% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 26% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 46% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 35−40 |
medium / 768p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 76% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in World of Tanks is 14% more, than Radeon RX 550X. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon RX 550X | |
Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | N15P-GT | Lexa |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 12 March 2014 | 16 December 2018 |
Pipelines | 1344 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 941 MHz | 1100 MHz |
Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 1183 MHz |
Transistor count | 3,540 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 108.3 | 37.86 |
Floating-point performance | 2,599 gflops | 1,211 gflops |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 6000 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s | 96 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 | 1344 | |
Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
SLI options | + | |
HDMI | + | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 82 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | large | |
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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