Radeon 550X vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing Radeon 550X and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon 550X

Radeon R7 M270DX

Main Specs

	Radeon 550X	Radeon R7 M270DX
Power consumption (TDP)	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8	IGP
Supplementary power connectors	None
Memory type	GDDR5	System Shared
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	No outputs

Radeon 550X is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
Radeon 550X is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 182 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
Radeon 550X is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	7−8	2−3
ultra / 1080p	4−5	0−1
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	12−14
medium / 1080p	9−10	3−4
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	12−14	−
ultra / 1080p	10−12	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	14−16
medium / 1080p	12−14	5−6
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Battlefield 5 is 100% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	45−50	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon 550X and Radeon R7 M270DX have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	140−150	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	90−95
ultra / 1080p	55−60	35−40
QHD / 1440p	30−35	21−24
4K / 2160p	27−30	16−18
high / 768p	85−90	60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 30% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	55−60	65−70
ultra / 1080p	20−22	18−20
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	80−85	75−80
medium / 768p	60−65	45−50
ultra / 1080p	35−40	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Dota 2 is 25% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	8−9	2−3
ultra / 1080p	8−9	2−3
4K / 2160p	4−5	2−3
low / 720p	20−22	10−11
medium / 1080p	9−10	3−4
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	14−16	−
ultra / 1080p	10−12	5−6
QHD / 1440p	−	3−4
low / 720p	60−65	50−55
medium / 1080p	24−27	10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Fortnite is 50% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	12−14	5−6
ultra / 1080p	10−12	−
QHD / 1440p	1−2	3−4
4K / 2160p	−	2−3
low / 720p	27−30	16−18
medium / 1080p	14−16	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 75% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	55−60	40−45
medium / 768p	45−50	−
high / 1080p	12−14	3−4
ultra / 1080p	6−7	2−3
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	−	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 56% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	5−6	1−2
ultra / 1080p	3−4	0−1
4K / 2160p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	4−5
medium / 1080p	7−8	3−4
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Metro Exodus is 166% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
high / 1080p	90−95	80−85
ultra / 1080p	80−85	70−75
medium / 1080p	90−95	85−90
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Minecraft is 9% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	16−18	−
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
ultra / 1080p	7−8	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	−
low / 720p	12−14	6−7
medium / 1080p	10−12	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 116% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	24−27	9−10
medium / 768p	16−18	7−8
high / 1080p	10−11	4−5
ultra / 1080p	6−7	3−4
4K / 2160p	6−7	1−2
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 160% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	85−90	70−75
medium / 768p	45−50	35−40
ultra / 1080p	20−22	12−14
high / 768p	35−40	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in World of Tanks is 26% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.

Full Specs

	Radeon 550X	Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 3.0
Code name	Lexa	Topaz
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	27 March 2019	11 June 2014
Pipelines	512	384
Core clock speed	1082 MHz	900 MHz
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	940 MHz
Transistor count	2,200 million	1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	38.98	22.56
Length	145 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	112.0 GB/s
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	6.4	6.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	2.0	2.0
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.2.131

Radeon 550X vs Radeon R7 M270DX

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