GeForce 930M vs Radeon RX 550X

When comparing GeForce 930M and Radeon RX 550X, 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 930M and Radeon RX 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 930M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 930M 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 GeForce 930M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 930M Radeon RX 550X
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon RX 550X has 51% more power consumption, than GeForce 930M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon RX 550X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 930M.
  • GeForce 930M is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 930M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 172 MHz higher, than GeForce 930M.
  • GeForce 930M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 4200 MHz higher, than GeForce 930M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 10−11
ultra / 1080p 1−2 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 21−24
medium / 1080p 4−5 12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 160% more, than GeForce 930M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930M Radeon RX 550X
Architecture Maxwell GCN 4.0
Code name N16S-GM-B/S, N16S-LP Lexa
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 12 March 2015 16 December 2018
Pipelines 384 512
Core clock speed 928 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 941 MHz 1183 MHz
Transistor count 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 22.58 37.86
Floating-point performance 722.7 gflops 1,211 gflops
Length 145 mm
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 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA +
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 84 Mh/s
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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