Radeon 550X vs Radeon R9 M290X
When comparing Radeon 550X and Radeon R9 M290X, 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 R9 M290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 550X
Radeon R9 M290X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M290X 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 R9 M290X here:
Main Specs
Radeon 550X | Radeon R9 M290X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 100 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | No outputs |
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- Radeon R9 M290X has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
- Radeon 550X is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon R9 M290X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M290X has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- Radeon 550X is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M290X - in Laptops.
- Radeon 550X is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M290X - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 232 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M290X.
- Radeon 550X is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M290X - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 5800 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M290X.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 122% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X 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 |
Radeon 550X and Radeon R9 M290X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 210−220 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 180−190 |
ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
high / 768p | 85−90 | 150−160 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 62% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Dota 2 is 55% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Far Cry 5 is 110% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Fortnite is 89% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Forza Horizon 4 is 130% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Grand Theft Auto V is 77% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Metro Exodus is 128% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
high / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Minecraft is 15% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 65% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 115% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in World of Tanks is 35% more, than Radeon 550X. |
Full Specs
Radeon 550X | Radeon R9 M290X | |
Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN |
Code name | Lexa | Neptune |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 27 March 2019 | 7 January 2014 |
Pipelines | 512 | 1280 |
Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | 850 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 900 MHz |
Transistor count | 2,200 million | 2,800 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 38.98 | 72.00 |
Floating-point performance | 2,304 gflops | |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 1200 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 112.0 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_0) | |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 2.0 | Not Listed |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
FreeSync | + | |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 300 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | large | |
Eyefinity | + | |
HD3D | + | |
PowerTune | + | |
DualGraphics | + | |
ZeroCore | + | |
Switchable graphics | + | |
Mantle | + | |
Compute units | 20 | |
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