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    Radeon R7 A265 vs Radeon RX 550X

    When comparing Radeon R7 A265 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 R7 A265 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 R7 A265
    Radeon RX 550X

    Main Specs

      Radeon R7 A265 Radeon RX 550X
    Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x8
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
     
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • Radeon RX 550X has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 A265.
    • Both cards are used in Desktops.
    • Radeon R7 A265 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 375 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 A265.
    • Radeon R7 A265 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 Radeon R7 A265.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 1−2 10−11
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 6−7
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 12−14 21−24
    medium / 1080p 3−4 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon R7 A265.

    Full Specs

      Radeon R7 A265 Radeon RX 550X
    Architecture GCN 1.0 GCN 4.0
    Code name Opal Lexa
    Type Desktop Desktop
    Release date 9 January 2014 16 December 2018
    Pipelines 384 512
    Core clock speed 725 MHz 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 825 MHz 1183 MHz
    Transistor count 950 million 2,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 19.80 37.86
    Floating-point performance 633.6 gflops 1,211 gflops
    Length 145 mm
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 96 GB/s
    DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
     

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