Radeon R7 A265 vs Radeon RX 550X
When comparing Radeon R7 A265 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 A265 and Radeon RX 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R7 A265
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Radeon RX 550X
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Main Specs
Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon RX 550X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon RX 550X has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 A265.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- Radeon R7 A265 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 375 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 A265.
- Radeon R7 A265 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 4200 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 A265.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Battlefield 5 is 228% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 A265 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 170−180 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 140−150 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 69% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 A265 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Dota 2 is 56% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Far Cry 5 is 300% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | − |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Fortnite is 115% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 212% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 93% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Metro Exodus is 450% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 55−60 | − |
ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 41% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 225% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
medium / 768p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 300% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 30−33 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in World of Tanks is 42% more, than Radeon R7 A265. |
Full Specs
Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon RX 550X | |
Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | Opal | Lexa |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 9 January 2014 | 16 December 2018 |
Pipelines | 384 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 725 MHz | 1100 MHz |
Boost Clock | 825 MHz | 1183 MHz |
Transistor count | 950 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 19.80 | 37.86 |
Floating-point performance | 633.6 gflops | 1,211 gflops |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 28.8 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
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