Radeon 550X vs Radeon RX 550X
In this comparison between Radeon 550X and Radeon RX 550X you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people Radeon 550X will be the best choice, for others Radeon RX 550X will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon 550X
Radeon RX 550X
Main Specs
Radeon 550X | Radeon RX 550X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 50 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 50 Watt.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon RX 550X has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- Radeon 550X and Radeon RX 550X are build with GCN 4.0 architecture.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 18 MHz higher, than Radeon 550X.
- Radeon 550X and Radeon RX 550X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
- Both graphics cards are the same length of 145 mm.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 550X.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 44% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Battlefield 5 is 46% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Radeon 550X and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 170−180 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 140−150 |
ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 23% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Dota 2 is 20% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Far Cry 5 is 40% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Fortnite is 32% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 46% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 22% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
medium / 768p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in World of Tanks is 12% more, than Radeon 550X. |
Full Specs
Radeon 550X | Radeon RX 550X | |
Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | Lexa | Lexa |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 27 March 2019 | 16 December 2018 |
Pipelines | 512 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | 1100 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1183 MHz |
Transistor count | 2,200 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 38.98 | 37.86 |
Floating-point performance | 1,211 gflops | |
Length | 145 mm | 145 mm |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 112.0 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |