Radeon RX 540 vs Radeon RX 550X

When comparing Radeon RX 540 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 RX 540 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

Radeon RX 540 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon RX 540 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 540 here:

Radeon RX 540 Laptops

Main Specs

	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX 550X
Power consumption (TDP)	65 Watt	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors		1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon RX 540 has 30% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
Radeon RX 540 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
Radeon RX 540 and Radeon RX 550X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Radeon RX 540 is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
Radeon RX 540 is build with Polaris architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Radeon RX 540 and Radeon RX 550X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 540 and Radeon RX 550X is 6000 MHz.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	14−16	10−11
ultra / 1080p	8−9	6−7
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	30−33	21−24
medium / 1080p	18−20	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 38% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	20−22	14−16
QHD / 1440p	6−7	0−1
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	45−50	35−40
medium / 1080p	24−27	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Battlefield 5 is 31% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon RX 540 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	200−210	170−180
medium / 768p	170−180	140−150
ultra / 1080p	90−95	70−75
QHD / 1440p	50−55	40−45
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
high / 768p	130−140	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 21% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	35−40	27−30
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	100−110	90−95
medium / 768p	90−95	75−80
ultra / 1080p	60−65	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Dota 2 is 19% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	14−16	10−12
4K / 2160p	6−7	4−5
low / 720p	35−40	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Far Cry 5 is 35% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	24−27	18−20
ultra / 1080p	18−20	14−16
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	95−100	75−80
medium / 1080p	50−55	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Fortnite is 29% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	24−27	16−18
ultra / 1080p	18−20	14−16
QHD / 1440p	8−9	4−5
low / 720p	50−55	35−40
medium / 1080p	27−30	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Forza Horizon 4 is 36% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	80−85	65−70
medium / 768p	70−75	55−60
high / 1080p	27−30	18−20
ultra / 1080p	12−14	8−9
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Grand Theft Auto V is 28% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	9−10	6−7
ultra / 1080p	7−8	5−6
4K / 2160p	2−3	1−2
low / 720p	27−30	18−20
medium / 1080p	12−14	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	110−120	100−110
ultra / 1080p	100−110	90−95
medium / 1080p	100−110	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Minecraft is 10% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	21−24	18−20
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	55−60	40−45
medium / 1080p	24−27	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 25% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	18−20
medium / 1080p	16−18	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	50−55	35−40
medium / 768p	30−35	21−24
high / 1080p	18−20	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
4K / 2160p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 41% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	100−105	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	30−35	24−27
high / 768p	50−55	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in World of Tanks is 14% more, than Radeon RX 550X.

Full Specs

	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX 550X
Architecture	Polaris	GCN 4.0
Code name	Polaris 12	Lexa
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	21 March 2017	16 December 2018
Pipelines	512	512
Core clock speed		1100 MHz
Boost Clock	1219 MHz	1183 MHz
Transistor count	1,500 million	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	39.01	37.86
Floating-point performance	1,248 gflops	1,211 gflops
Length		145 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	96 GB/s	96 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12.0	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	5.0	6.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	2.0
Vulkan		1.2.131
FreeSync	+
Laptop size	large
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Radeon RX 540 vs Radeon RX 550X

Radeon RX 540 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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