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.
Radeon RX 550X
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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. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Battlefield 5 is 155% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 170−180 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 140−150 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 53% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Dota 2 is 44% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 10−12 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Far Cry 5 is 250% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | − |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Fortnite is 94% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 122% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 72% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Metro Exodus is 266% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Minecraft is 16% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 44% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 6−7 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 216% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
low / 768p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
medium / 768p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 240% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in World of Tanks is 38% 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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