Radeon RX 550X mobile vs Radeon Sky 500
When comparing Radeon RX 550X mobile and Radeon Sky 500, 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 550X mobile and Radeon Sky 500 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Sky 500
Radeon RX 550X mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 550X 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 550X mobile here:
Main Specs
| Radeon RX 550X mobile | Radeon Sky 500 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 150 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DisplayPort |
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- Radeon Sky 500 has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.
- Radeon RX 550X mobile is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon Sky 500 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon RX 550X mobile and Radeon Sky 500 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- Radeon RX 550X mobile is used in Laptops, and Radeon Sky 500 - in Desktops.
- Radeon RX 550X mobile is build with Polaris architecture, and Radeon Sky 500 - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X mobile is 226 MHz higher, than Radeon Sky 500.
- Radeon RX 550X mobile is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon Sky 500 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X mobile is 2200 MHz higher, than Radeon Sky 500.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Battlefield 5 is 129% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Radeon RX 550X mobile and Radeon Sky 500 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 210−220 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 180−190 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−105 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 140−150 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 45% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| Radeon RX 550X mobile and Radeon Sky 500 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Dota 2 is 23% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Far Cry 5 is 123% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Fortnite is 97% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Forza Horizon 4 is 110% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Grand Theft Auto V is 79% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Metro Exodus is 138% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Minecraft is 18% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 43% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 30−33 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 111% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 138% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in World of Tanks is 9% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon RX 550X mobile | Radeon Sky 500 | |
| Architecture | Polaris | GCN 1.0 |
| Code name | Polaris 12 | Pitcairn |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 10 January 2019 | 27 March 2013 |
| Pipelines | 640 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 1176 MHz | 950 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1287 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2,200 million | 2,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 51.48 | 76.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,432 gflops | |
| Length | 242 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 154 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Form factor | full height / full length | |
| DisplayPort count | 1 | |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | |
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