Radeon R9 290X vs Radeon RX 550

When comparing Radeon R9 290X 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 R9 290X and Radeon RX 550 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	Radeon R9 290X	Radeon RX 550
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R9 290X has 400% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550.
Radeon R9 290X is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
Radeon R9 290X and Radeon RX 550 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
Radeon R9 290X is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon RX 550 - with GCN 4.0.
Radeon R9 290X is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550 - by 14 nm process technology.
Radeon R9 290X is 130 mm longer, than Radeon RX 550.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 5750 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	35−40	14−16
ultra / 1080p	24−27	8−9
QHD / 1440p	18−20	3−4
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	60−65	30−33
medium / 1080p	45−50	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 153% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p	60−65	21−24
ultra / 1080p	50−55	20−22
QHD / 1440p	35−40	6−7
4K / 2160p	18−20	5−6
low / 720p	110−120	50−55
medium / 1080p	65−70	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Battlefield 5 is 168% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p	250−260	200−210
medium / 768p	220−230	170−180
ultra / 1080p	190−200	95−100
QHD / 1440p	110−120	50−55
4K / 2160p	70−75	30−33
high / 768p	210−220	130−140
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 54% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	−	35−40
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p	120−130	100−110
medium / 768p	110−120	90−95
ultra / 1080p	100−110	60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Dota 2 is 33% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p	45−50	16−18
ultra / 1080p	45−50	14−16
QHD / 1440p	30−35	−
4K / 2160p	16−18	6−7
low / 720p	85−90	35−40
medium / 1080p	50−55	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Far Cry 5 is 163% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p	65−70	24−27
ultra / 1080p	50−55	18−20
QHD / 1440p	30−35	16−18
4K / 2160p	27−30	−
low / 720p	180−190	95−100
medium / 1080p	120−130	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Fortnite is 119% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p	65−70	24−27
ultra / 1080p	45−50	18−20
QHD / 1440p	35−40	8−9
4K / 2160p	24−27	−
low / 720p	110−120	50−55
medium / 1080p	70−75	27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Forza Horizon 4 is 161% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p	140−150	80−85
medium / 768p	130−140	70−75
high / 1080p	75−80	27−30
ultra / 1080p	30−35	12−14
QHD / 1440p	24−27	2−3
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Grand Theft Auto V is 112% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p	27−30	9−10
ultra / 1080p	21−24	7−8
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	9−10	2−3
low / 720p	70−75	27−30
medium / 1080p	35−40	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Metro Exodus is 183% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p	130−140	110−120
ultra / 1080p	−	100−110
medium / 1080p	120−130	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Minecraft is 18% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p	−	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	100−110	55−60
medium / 1080p	18−20	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 39% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p	27−30	14−16
ultra / 1080p	18−20	9−10
QHD / 1440p	12−14	0−1
4K / 2160p	8−9	−
low / 720p	70−75	27−30
medium / 1080p	35−40	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 129% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p	140−150	50−55
medium / 768p	90−95	30−35
high / 1080p	50−55	18−20
ultra / 1080p	27−30	10−11
4K / 2160p	16−18	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 179% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	55−60	30−35
high / 768p	−	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in World of Tanks is 6% more, than Radeon RX 550.

Full Specs

	Radeon R9 290X	Radeon RX 550
Architecture	GCN	GCN 4.0
Code name	Hawaii XT	Lexa
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	24 October 2013	20 April 2017
Pipelines	2816	512
Core clock speed		1100 MHz
Boost Clock	947 MHz	1183 MHz
Transistor count	6,200 million	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	176.0	37.86
Floating-point performance	5,632 gflops	1,211 gflops
Length	275 mm	145 mm
Memory bus width	512 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1250 MHz	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	320 GB/s	112.0 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX		12 (12_0)
Shader Model	6.3	6.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	2.0	2.0
Vulkan	+	1.2.131
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)	0.76 kh/s
FreeSync	+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0
HDMI	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	623 Mh/s
Eyefinity	+
HD3D	+
TrueAudio	+
Design	reference
DisplayPort support	+
CrossFire	+
DDMA audio	+
Decred / DCR (Decred)	1.07 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	25.75 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)	350 Sol/s
AppAcceleration	+
LiquidVR	+
TressFX	+
UVD	+
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Radeon R9 290X vs Radeon RX 550

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