Radeon R7 250X vs Radeon RX 550X

When comparing Radeon R7 250X and Radeon RX 550X, 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 R7 250X and Radeon RX 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Radeon RX 550X

Main Specs

	Radeon R7 250X	Radeon RX 550X
Power consumption (TDP)	80 Watt	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	1 x 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R7 250X has 60% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
Radeon R7 250X is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
Radeon RX 550X has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 250X.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
Radeon R7 250X is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
Radeon R7 250X is 65 mm longer, than Radeon RX 550X.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 4375 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 250X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	10−12	10−11
ultra / 1080p	6−7	6−7
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 7% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	20−22	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Battlefield 5 is 9% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon R7 250X and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	180−190	170−180
medium / 768p	150−160	140−150
ultra / 1080p	75−80	70−75
QHD / 1440p	45−50	40−45
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
high / 768p	110−120	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 6% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
medium / 768p	80−85	75−80
ultra / 1080p	50−55	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Dota 2 is 6% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
4K / 2160p	5−6	4−5
low / 720p	30−33	27−30
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Far Cry 5 is 7% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	20−22	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	80−85	75−80
medium / 1080p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Fortnite is 8% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
QHD / 1440p	5−6	4−5
low / 720p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	21−24	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Forza Horizon 4 is 10% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	70−75	65−70
medium / 768p	60−65	55−60
high / 1080p	21−24	18−20
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Grand Theft Auto V is 7% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	7−8	6−7
ultra / 1080p	5−6	5−6
4K / 2160p	1−2	1−2
low / 720p	21−24	18−20
medium / 1080p	10−11	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Metro Exodus is 12% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	95−100	90−95
medium / 1080p	100−110	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Minecraft is 4% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	20−22	18−20
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	45−50	40−45
medium / 1080p	21−24	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 12% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	18−20
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 7% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	40−45	35−40
medium / 768p	24−27	21−24
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
4K / 2160p	7−8	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 17% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
medium / 768p	55−60	50−55
ultra / 1080p	27−30	24−27
high / 768p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in World of Tanks is 5% more, than Radeon RX 550X.

Full Specs

	Radeon R7 250X	Radeon RX 550X
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Code name	Cape Verde	Lexa
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	13 February 2014	16 December 2018
Pipelines	640	512
Core clock speed		1100 MHz
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1183 MHz
Transistor count	1,500 million	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	38.00	37.86
Floating-point performance	1,216 gflops	1,211 gflops
Length	210 mm	145 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1625 MHz	6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	96 GB/s	96 GB/s
DirectX		12 (12_0)
Shader Model	5.1	6.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	2.0
Vulkan		1.2.131
FreeSync	+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0
HDMI	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	152 Mh/s
Eyefinity	+
Design	reference
CrossFire	+
DDMA audio	+
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Radeon R7 250X vs Radeon RX 550X

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