Radeon 540 vs Radeon Pro 555X
In this comparison between Radeon 540 and Radeon Pro 555X 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 540 will be the best choice, for others Radeon Pro 555X will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon 540
Radeon Pro 555X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon Pro 555X 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 555X here:
Main Specs
| Radeon 540 | Radeon Pro 555X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 75 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 | No outputs |
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- Radeon Pro 555X has 50% more power consumption, than Radeon 540.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon 540 and Radeon Pro 555X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- Radeon 540 is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro 555X - in Mobile workstations.
- Radeon 540 is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon Pro 555X - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 540 is 245 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro 555X.
- Radeon 540 and Radeon Pro 555X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 540 is 1920 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro 555X.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Battlefield 5 is 161% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Radeon 540 and Radeon Pro 555X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 75−80 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 92% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Dota 2 is 69% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Far Cry 5 is 175% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Fortnite is 103% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Grand Theft Auto V is 96% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Metro Exodus is 166% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Minecraft is 19% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 30−33 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 65% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 122% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| low / 768p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 153% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in World of Tanks is 41% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon 540 | Radeon Pro 555X | |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Polaris |
| Code name | Lexa | Polaris 21 |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 26 March 2019 | 5 June 2017 |
| Pipelines | 512 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | 1100 MHz | 855 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2,200 million | 3,000 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 35.97 | 43.54 |
| Length | 145 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 5080 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 56 GB/s | 81.6 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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