Radeon RX 550 vs Radeon RX 560X mobile
When comparing Radeon RX 550 and Radeon RX 560X 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 Radeon RX 550 and Radeon RX 560X mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon RX 560X mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 560X 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 560X mobile here:
Main Specs
Radeon RX 550
Radeon RX 560X mobile
Power consumption (TDP)
50 Watt
65 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
No outputs
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Radeon RX 560X mobile has 30% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550.
Radeon RX 550 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon RX 560X mobile uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
Radeon RX 550 and Radeon RX 560X mobile have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Radeon RX 550 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 560X mobile - in Laptops.
Radeon RX 550 is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 560X mobile - with Polaris.
Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560X mobile is 72 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 550.
Radeon RX 550 and Radeon RX 560X mobile are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 560X mobile.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
8−9
14−16
QHD / 1440p
3−4
8−9
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
30−33
40−45
medium / 1080p
18−20
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 53% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
21−24
35−40
ultra / 1080p
20−22
30−35
QHD / 1440p
6−7
14−16
4K / 2160p
5−6
9−10
low / 720p
50−55
75−80
medium / 1080p
24−27
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Battlefield 5 is 59% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
200−210
230−240
medium / 768p
170−180
210−220
ultra / 1080p
95−100
130−140
QHD / 1440p
50−55
100−110
4K / 2160p
30−33
55−60
high / 768p
130−140
170−180
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 31% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
35−40
55−60
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
100−110
120−130
medium / 768p
90−95
110−120
ultra / 1080p
60−65
85−90
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Dota 2 is 26% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
16−18
27−30
ultra / 1080p
14−16
24−27
QHD / 1440p
−
21−24
4K / 2160p
6−7
9−10
low / 720p
35−40
55−60
medium / 1080p
18−20
30−33
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Far Cry 5 is 57% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
24−27
35−40
ultra / 1080p
18−20
27−30
QHD / 1440p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
95−100
130−140
medium / 1080p
50−55
80−85
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Fortnite is 42% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
24−27
35−40
ultra / 1080p
18−20
27−30
QHD / 1440p
8−9
16−18
4K / 2160p
−
14−16
low / 720p
50−55
75−80
medium / 1080p
27−30
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 53% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
80−85
110−120
medium / 768p
70−75
100−105
high / 1080p
27−30
45−50
ultra / 1080p
12−14
18−20
QHD / 1440p
2−3
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 48% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
9−10
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
12−14
QHD / 1440p
−
10−12
4K / 2160p
2−3
3−4
low / 720p
27−30
45−50
medium / 1080p
12−14
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Metro Exodus is 66% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
110−120
120−130
ultra / 1080p
100−110
−
medium / 1080p
100−110
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Minecraft is 9% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
21−24
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
55−60
75−80
medium / 1080p
24−27
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 12% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
14−16
16−18
ultra / 1080p
9−10
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
27−30
40−45
medium / 1080p
16−18
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 35% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
50−55
80−85
medium / 768p
30−35
50−55
high / 1080p
18−20
27−30
ultra / 1080p
10−11
16−18
4K / 2160p
8−9
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 58% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−35
40−45
high / 768p
50−55
55−60
Radeon RX 550 and Radeon RX 560X mobile have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.
Full Specs
Radeon RX 550
Radeon RX 560X mobile
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Polaris
Code name
Lexa
Polaris 11
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
20 April 2017
5 January 2017
Pipelines
512
1024
Core clock speed
1100 MHz
1172 MHz
Boost Clock
1183 MHz
1275 MHz
Transistor count
2,200 million
3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
37.86
81.60
Floating-point performance
1,211 gflops
2,611 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
7000 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
112.0 GB/s
92.8 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
6.4
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
2.0
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.2.131
FreeSync
+
Laptop size
large
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