Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU vs Radeon RX 550

When comparing Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon RX 550, 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon RX 550 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

Main Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon RX 550
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 2x 8-pin None
Memory type HBM2 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 16 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 500% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 12 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 550.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is build with GCN 5.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 550 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 300 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 550.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon RX 550 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 122 mm longer, than Radeon RX 550.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 5296 MHz higher, than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 14−16
ultra / 1080p 35−40 8−9
QHD / 1440p 27−30 3−4
4K / 2160p 16−18
low / 720p 80−85 30−33
medium / 1080p 60−65 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 246% more, than Radeon RX 550.

Full Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon RX 550
Architecture GCN 5.0 GCN 4.0
Code name Vega 10 Lexa
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 27 June 2017 20 April 2017
Pipelines 4096 512
Core clock speed 1400 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1500 MHz 1183 MHz
Transistor count 12,500 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 384.0 37.86
Floating-point performance 1,211 gflops
Length 267 mm 145 mm
Memory bus width 2048 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1704 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 436.2 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.125 1.2.131
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