GeForce GTX 870M vs Radeon 550X
When comparing GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M 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 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 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 | 2 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 550X.
- GeForce GTX 870M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce GTX 870M has 4 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- GeForce GTX 870M is used in Laptops, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 870M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 141 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 870M.
- GeForce GTX 870M 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 | 4−5 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Battlefield 5 is 146% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 220−230 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 190−200 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 55−60 |
QHD / 1440p | 65−70 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 150−160 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 68% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 30% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 80−85 |
medium / 768p | 100−110 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Dota 2 is 61% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Far Cry 5 is 130% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | − |
low / 720p | 110−120 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Fortnite is 103% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−33 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Forza Horizon 4 is 146% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 55−60 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Grand Theft Auto V is 90% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Metro Exodus is 157% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Minecraft is 21% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 50% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 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 870M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 24−27 |
medium / 768p | 40−45 | 16−18 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 130% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 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 870M in World of Tanks is 29% more, than Radeon 550X. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon 550X | |
Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | N15P-GT | Lexa |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 12 March 2014 | 27 March 2019 |
Pipelines | 1344 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 941 MHz | 1082 MHz |
Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 1218 MHz |
Transistor count | 3,540 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 108.3 | 38.98 |
Floating-point performance | 2,599 gflops | |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 120.0 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 | 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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