Radeon 550X vs Radeon PRO WX 2100

When comparing Radeon 550X and Radeon PRO WX 2100, 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 Radeon 550X and Radeon PRO WX 2100 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon PRO WX 2100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon PRO WX 2100 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 Radeon PRO WX 2100 here:

Main Specs

  Radeon 550X Radeon PRO WX 2100
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 35 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort 1x DisplayPort, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Radeon 550X has 42% more power consumption, than Radeon PRO WX 2100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon 550X and Radeon PRO WX 2100 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • Radeon 550X is used in Desktops, and Radeon PRO WX 2100 - in Mobile workstations.
  • Radeon 550X is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon PRO WX 2100 - with Polaris.
  • Radeon 550X and Radeon PRO WX 2100 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon PRO WX 2100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 7−8
ultra / 1080p 4−5 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 18−20
medium / 1080p 9−10 9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 2100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 11% more, than Radeon 550X.

Full Specs

  Radeon 550X Radeon PRO WX 2100
Architecture GCN 4.0 Polaris
Code name Lexa Polaris 12
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 27 March 2019 21 March 2018
Pipelines 512 512
Core clock speed 1082 MHz
Boost Clock 1218 MHz 1219 MHz
Transistor count 2,200 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 38.98 39.01
Floating-point performance 1,248 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112.0 GB/s 48 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
FreeSync +
Laptop size large
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