Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs Radeon RX 550X

When comparing Radeon HD 4870 X2 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 Radeon HD 4870 X2 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 HD 4870 X2

Radeon RX 550X

Main Specs

	Radeon HD 4870 X2	Radeon RX 550X
Power consumption (TDP)	286 Watt	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort

Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 472% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
Radeon HD 4870 X2 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
Radeon RX 550X has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
Radeon HD 4870 X2 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 400 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
Radeon HD 4870 X2 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 122 mm longer, than Radeon RX 550X.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 2400 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	3−4	10−11
ultra / 1080p	1−2	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	14−16	21−24
medium / 1080p	6−7	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	8−9	16−18
ultra / 1080p	6−7	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	35−40
medium / 1080p	9−10	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Battlefield 5 is 100% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	40−45	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	130−140	170−180
medium / 768p	100−110	140−150
ultra / 1080p	50−55	70−75
QHD / 1440p	24−27	40−45
4K / 2160p	−	30−33
high / 768p	75−80	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 36% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	70−75	55−60
ultra / 1080p	21−24	27−30
medium / 1080p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4870 X2 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	75−80	90−95
medium / 768p	55−60	75−80
ultra / 1080p	30−35	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Dota 2 is 30% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	4−5	12−14
ultra / 1080p	4−5	10−12
4K / 2160p	1−2	4−5
low / 720p	14−16	27−30
medium / 1080p	6−7	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Far Cry 5 is 133% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	12−14	18−20
ultra / 1080p	7−8	14−16
QHD / 1440p	4−5	−
low / 720p	60−65	75−80
medium / 1080p	18−20	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Fortnite is 48% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	8−9	16−18
ultra / 1080p	7−8	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
low / 720p	21−24	35−40
medium / 1080p	10−11	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 83% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	50−55	65−70
medium / 768p	−	55−60
high / 1080p	10−11	18−20
ultra / 1080p	4−5	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	40−45	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 40% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	2−3	6−7
ultra / 1080p	0−1	5−6
4K / 2160p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	9−10	18−20
medium / 1080p	4−5	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Metro Exodus is 120% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	85−90	100−110
high / 1080p	70−75	−
ultra / 1080p	−	90−95
medium / 1080p	−	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
low / 720p	30−35	40−45
medium / 1080p	14−16	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 30% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	7−8	12−14
ultra / 1080p	4−5	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	8−9	18−20
medium / 1080p	8−9	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 85% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	20−22	35−40
medium / 768p	12−14	21−24
high / 1080p	7−8	12−14
ultra / 1080p	5−6	8−9
4K / 2160p	1−2	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 88% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	75−80	90−95
medium / 768p	40−45	50−55
ultra / 1080p	18−20	24−27
high / 768p	30−35	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in World of Tanks is 28% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Full Specs

	Radeon HD 4870 X2	Radeon RX 550X
Architecture	TeraScale	GCN 4.0
Code name	R700	Lexa
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	12 August 2008	16 December 2018
Pipelines	800	512
Core clock speed	700 MHz	1100 MHz
Boost Clock		1183 MHz
Transistor count	956 million	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	28.00	37.86
Floating-point performance	2x 1,120.0 gflops	1,211 gflops
Length	267 mm	145 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	3600 MHz	6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	115.2 GB/s	96 GB/s
DirectX	10.1 (10_1)	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	4.1	6.4
OpenGL	3.3	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	2.0
Vulkan	N/A	1.2.131

Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs Radeon RX 550X

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