GeForce 830A vs Radeon RX 550 mobile
When comparing GeForce 830A and Radeon RX 550 mobile, 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 GeForce 830A and Radeon RX 550 mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 830A
Radeon RX 550 mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 550 mobile 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 550 mobile here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 830A | Radeon RX 550 mobile | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon RX 550 mobile has 51% more power consumption, than GeForce 830A.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon RX 550 mobile has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 830A.
- GeForce 830A is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 550 mobile - in Laptops.
- GeForce 830A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX 550 mobile - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550 mobile is 205 MHz higher, than GeForce 830A.
- GeForce 830A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550 mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 mobile is 4200 MHz higher, than GeForce 830A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 350% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Battlefield 5 is 344% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 830A and Radeon RX 550 mobile have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 80−85 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 160−170 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 120% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Dota 2 is 102% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Far Cry 5 is 550% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Fortnite is 212% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 357% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 100−105 |
| medium / 768p | − | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 183% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Metro Exodus is 633% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Minecraft is 27% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 516% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 10−11 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 540% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in World of Tanks is 61% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 830A | Radeon RX 550 mobile | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Polaris |
| Code name | GM108 | Polaris 12 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 22 July 2014 | 21 March 2017 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | 1287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 1476 MHz |
| Transistor count | 2,200 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 18.40 | 51.48 |
| Floating-point performance | 588.8 gflops | 1,647 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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