GRID K160Q vs Radeon RX 550X

When comparing GRID K160Q and Radeon RX 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 GRID K160Q and Radeon RX 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K160Q
Radeon RX 550X

Main Specs

  GRID K160Q Radeon RX 550X
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
 
  • GRID K160Q has 160% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
  • GRID K160Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon RX 550X has 3 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K160Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 250 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
  • GRID K160Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 4218 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 10−11
ultra / 1080p 0−1 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 9−10 21−24
medium / 1080p 1−2 12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 240% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K160Q Radeon RX 550X
Architecture Kepler GCN 4.0
Code name GK107 Lexa
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 28 June 2013 16 December 2018
Pipelines 192 512
Core clock speed 850 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1183 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 13.60 37.86
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops 1,211 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s 96 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 3.0