HD Graphics 5000 vs Radeon RX 550X
When comparing HD Graphics 5000 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 HD Graphics 5000 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
HD Graphics 5000 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: HD Graphics 5000 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 HD Graphics 5000 here:
Main Specs
HD Graphics 5000 | Radeon RX 550X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 30 Watt | 50 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 1.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | System Shared | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Radeon RX 550X has 66% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 5000.
- HD Graphics 5000 is connected by PCIe 1.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- HD Graphics 5000 is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
- HD Graphics 5000 is build with Gen. 7.5 Haswell architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 900 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 5000.
- HD Graphics 5000 is manufactured by 22 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Battlefield 5 is 360% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 5000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 170−180 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 140−150 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 82% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
HD Graphics 5000 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 40−45 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Dota 2 is 67% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 1−2 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Far Cry 5 is 400% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Fortnite is 126% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 300% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
low / 768p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 30−35 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 126% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 1−2 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Metro Exodus is 1100% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 75−80 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Minecraft is 22% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 52% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 533% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
low / 768p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
medium / 768p | − | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 733% more, than HD Graphics 5000. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in World of Tanks is 58% more, than HD Graphics 5000. |
Full Specs
HD Graphics 5000 | Radeon RX 550X | |
Architecture | Gen. 7.5 Haswell | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | Haswell GT3 | Lexa |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 5 June 2013 | 16 December 2018 |
Pipelines | 40 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 200 MHz | 1100 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1183 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,300 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 44.00 | 37.86 |
Floating-point performance | 1,211 gflops | |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 64/128 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 6000 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | |
Shared memory | + | |
DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | 1.1.80 | 1.2.131 |
Quick Sync | + | |
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