Radeon 550X vs Radeon HD 6850 X2

When comparing Radeon 550X and Radeon HD 6850 X2, 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 HD 6850 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon 550X

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Main Specs

	Radeon 550X	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Power consumption (TDP)	50 Watt	254 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	2x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort

Radeon HD 6850 X2 has 408% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
Radeon 550X is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
Radeon 550X and Radeon HD 6850 X2 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
Radeon 550X is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - with TeraScale 2.
Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 282 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6850 X2.
Radeon 550X is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 2800 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6850 X2.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	7−8	12−14
ultra / 1080p	4−5	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	16−18	27−30
medium / 1080p	9−10	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 77% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	12−14	21−24
ultra / 1080p	10−12	18−20
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	45−50
medium / 1080p	12−14	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Battlefield 5 is 80% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon 550X and Radeon HD 6850 X2 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	140−150	190−200
medium / 768p	110−120	160−170
ultra / 1080p	55−60	85−90
QHD / 1440p	30−35	45−50
4K / 2160p	27−30	30−33
high / 768p	85−90	120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 40% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	20−22	35−40
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	80−85	100−110
medium / 768p	60−65	85−90
ultra / 1080p	35−40	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Dota 2 is 38% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	8−9	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	14−16
4K / 2160p	4−5	5−6
low / 720p	20−22	30−35
medium / 1080p	9−10	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Far Cry 5 is 70% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	14−16	21−24
ultra / 1080p	10−12	16−18
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	60−65	85−90
medium / 1080p	24−27	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Fortnite is 53% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	12−14	21−24
ultra / 1080p	10−12	16−18
QHD / 1440p	1−2	7−8
low / 720p	27−30	45−50
medium / 1080p	14−16	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Forza Horizon 4 is 84% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	55−60	75−80
medium / 768p	45−50	65−70
high / 1080p	12−14	24−27
ultra / 1080p	6−7	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Grand Theft Auto V is 45% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	5−6	8−9
ultra / 1080p	3−4	6−7
4K / 2160p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	12−14	24−27
medium / 1080p	7−8	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Metro Exodus is 71% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	95−100	100−110
high / 1080p	90−95	−
ultra / 1080p	80−85	95−100
medium / 1080p	90−95	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Minecraft is 13% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	16−18	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	30−35	50−55
medium / 1080p	18−20	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 40% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	7−8	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	24−27
medium / 1080p	10−12	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 60% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	24−27	45−50
medium / 768p	16−18	27−30
high / 1080p	10−11	16−18
ultra / 1080p	6−7	9−10
4K / 2160p	6−7	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 69% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	85−90	95−100
medium / 768p	45−50	55−60
ultra / 1080p	20−22	30−35
high / 768p	35−40	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in World of Tanks is 25% more, than Radeon 550X.

Full Specs

	Radeon 550X	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 2
Code name	Lexa	Barts
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	27 March 2019	19 September 2011
Pipelines	512	960
Core clock speed	1082 MHz	800 MHz
Boost Clock	1218 MHz
Transistor count	2,200 million	1,700 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate	38.98	38.40
Floating-point performance		2x 1,536.0 gflops
Length	145 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	7000 MHz	4200 MHz
Memory bandwidth	112.0 GB/s	134.4 GB/s
DirectX	12 (12_0)	11.2 (11_0)
Shader Model	6.4	5.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.4
OpenCL	2.0	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	N/A

Radeon 550X vs Radeon HD 6850 X2

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