Radeon 550X vs Radeon RX Vega 3
In this comparison between Radeon 550X and Radeon RX Vega 3 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 Radeon 550X will be the best choice, for others Radeon RX Vega 3 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon 550X
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Radeon RX Vega 3 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX Vega 3 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 RX Vega 3 here:
Main Specs
Radeon 550X | Radeon RX Vega 3 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | |
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- Radeon 550X is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega 3 - in Laptops.
- Radeon 550X is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 3 - with Vega.
- Radeon 550X and Radeon RX Vega 3 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 2−3 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 1−2 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 80% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Battlefield 5 is 66% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 85−90 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 28% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 3 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Dota 2 is 17% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Fortnite is 33% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 40% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 24% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 2−3 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Metro Exodus is 60% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
high / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Minecraft is 16% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 42% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
low / 768p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
medium / 768p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 2−3 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 62% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
high / 768p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in World of Tanks is 23% more, than Radeon RX Vega 3. |
Full Specs
Radeon 550X | Radeon RX Vega 3 | |
Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Vega |
Code name | Lexa | Vega Raven Ridge |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 27 March 2019 | 7 January 2018 |
Pipelines | 512 | 192 |
Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | |
Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1000 MHz |
Transistor count | 2,200 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 38.98 | |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | |
Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 112.0 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_0) | DirectX 12_1 |
Shader Model | 6.4 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 2.0 | |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
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