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    Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU vs Radeon RX 550X mobile

    When comparing Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon RX 550X mobile, 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon RX 550X mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
    Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
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    Radeon RX 550X mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Radeon RX 550X mobile 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 550X mobile here:

    Radeon RX 550X mobile Laptops

    Main Specs

      Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon RX 550X mobile
    Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 8-pin
    Memory type HBM2 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 16 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 500% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.
    • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X mobile uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
    • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 12 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.
    • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - in Laptops.
    • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is build with GCN 5.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - with Polaris.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 224 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.
    • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon RX 550X mobile are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X mobile is 5296 MHz higher, than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 50−55 14−16
    ultra / 1080p 35−40 9−10
    QHD / 1440p 27−30 3−4
    4K / 2160p 16−18 −
    low / 720p 80−85 30−35
    medium / 1080p 60−65 20−22
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 225% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.

    Full Specs

      Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon RX 550X mobile
    Architecture GCN 5.0 Polaris
    Code name Vega 10 Polaris 12
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 27 June 2017 10 January 2019
    Pipelines 4096 640
    Core clock speed 1400 MHz 1176 MHz
    Boost Clock 1500 MHz 1287 MHz
    Transistor count 12,500 million 2,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 384.0 51.48
    Length 267 mm
    Memory bus width 2048 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1704 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 436.2 GB/s 96 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 6.4 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0 2.0
    Vulkan 1.1.125 1.2.131
    FreeSync +
    Laptop size large
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