GRID K2 vs Radeon 550X
When comparing GRID K2 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 GRID K2 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
Main Specs
GRID K2
Radeon 550X
Power consumption (TDP)
225 Watt
50 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors
1x 8-pin
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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GRID K2 has 350% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
GRID K2 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
GRID K2 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GRID K2 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 337 MHz higher, than GRID K2.
GRID K2 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
GRID K2 is 122 mm longer, than Radeon 550X.
Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 2000 MHz higher, than GRID K2.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
16−18
7−8
ultra / 1080p
9−10
4−5
QHD / 1440p
4−5
0−1
4K / 2160p
4−5
−
low / 720p
30−35
16−18
medium / 1080p
20−22
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 122% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p
24−27
12−14
ultra / 1080p
21−24
10−12
QHD / 1440p
9−10
0−1
4K / 2160p
6−7
−
low / 720p
55−60
24−27
medium / 1080p
27−30
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Battlefield 5 is 120% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GRID K2 and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
210−220
140−150
medium / 768p
180−190
110−120
ultra / 1080p
100−110
55−60
QHD / 1440p
55−60
30−35
4K / 2160p
30−35
27−30
high / 768p
140−150
85−90
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 59% 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 GRID K2 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p
110−120
80−85
medium / 768p
95−100
60−65
ultra / 1080p
65−70
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Dota 2 is 55% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p
18−20
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 GRID K2 in Far Cry 5 is 110% 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 GRID K2 in Fortnite is 89% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p
27−30
12−14
ultra / 1080p
21−24
10−12
QHD / 1440p
10−11
1−2
4K / 2160p
10−11
−
low / 720p
55−60
27−30
medium / 1080p
30−35
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 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
12−14
6−7
QHD / 1440p
4−5
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Grand Theft Auto V is 77% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p
10−11
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 GRID K2 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 GRID K2 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 GRID K2 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
16−18
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 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
20−22
10−11
ultra / 1080p
12−14
6−7
4K / 2160p
8−9
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 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 GRID K2 in World of Tanks is 35% more, than Radeon 550X.
Full Specs
GRID K2
Radeon 550X
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Code name
GK104
Lexa
Type
Workstation
Desktop
Release date
11 May 2013
27 March 2019
Pipelines
1536
512
Core clock speed
745 MHz
1082 MHz
Boost Clock
1218 MHz
Transistor count
3,540 million
2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
95.36
38.98
Floating-point performance
2x 2,289 gflops
Length
267 mm
145 mm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
5000 MHz
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
160.0 GB/s
112.0 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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
114 Mh/s
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