GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Radeon 550X
In this comparison between GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Radeon 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 860M SLI will be the best choice, for others Radeon 550X will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon 550X
GeForce GTX 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 SLI here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 860M SLI | Radeon 550X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2x 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | |
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- GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 140% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
- GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Radeon 550X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce GTX 860M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 860M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 53 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 860M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | − |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | − |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 213% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 230−240 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 210−220 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 130−140 | 55−60 |
| QHD / 1440p | 100−110 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 55−60 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 170−180 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 98% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 40% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Dota 2 is 81% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−33 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
| low / 720p | 130−140 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 80−85 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Fortnite is 150% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 14−16 | − |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 207% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 100−105 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 129% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Metro Exodus is 242% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Minecraft is 26% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 68% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 150% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 192% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 20−22 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in World of Tanks is 31% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 860M SLI | Radeon 550X | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | Lexa | |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 12 March 2014 | 27 March 2019 |
| Pipelines | 1280 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 1082 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2x 1870 Million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 38.98 | |
| Length | 145 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 2x 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 112.0 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
| CUDA | + | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
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