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    GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q vs Radeon RX 550X

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon RX 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon RX 550X

    GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 GTX 1050 Max Q here:

    GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Radeon RX 550X
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 50% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon RX 550X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 101 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon RX 550X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 550X.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 10−11
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 6−7
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 21−24
    medium / 1080p 24−27 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 92% more, than Radeon RX 550X.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Radeon RX 550X
    Architecture Pascal GCN 4.0
    Code name N17P-G0 Max-Q Lexa
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 3 January 2018 16 December 2018
    Pipelines 640 512
    Core clock speed 999 - 1189 MHz 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 1139 - 1328 MHz 1183 MHz
    Transistor count 3,300 million 2,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 53.12 37.86
    Floating-point performance 1,700 gflops 1,211 gflops
    Length 145 mm
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 112.1 GB/s 96 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 6.4 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
    CUDA 6.1
    Laptop size large
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