Radeon 550X vs Radeon RX 560X
When comparing Radeon 550X and Radeon RX 560X, 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 550X and Radeon RX 560X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 550X
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Radeon RX 560X
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Main Specs
Radeon 550X | Radeon RX 560X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 75 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 |
- Radeon RX 560X has 50% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon RX 560X has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- Radeon 550X and Radeon RX 560X are build with GCN 4.0 architecture.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 93 MHz higher, than Radeon 550X.
- Radeon 550X and Radeon RX 560X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
- Radeon RX 560X is 25 mm longer, than Radeon 550X.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X and Radeon RX 560X is 7000 MHz.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 144% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Battlefield 5 is 146% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 220−230 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 190−200 |
ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 70−75 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 85−90 | 150−160 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 72% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 30% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Dota 2 is 61% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Fortnite is 103% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Forza Horizon 4 is 153% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Grand Theft Auto V is 90% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Metro Exodus is 157% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
high / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Minecraft is 21% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 50% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 120% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 24−27 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 130% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in World of Tanks is 29% more, than Radeon 550X. |
Full Specs
Radeon 550X | Radeon RX 560X | |
Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | Lexa | Polaris 21 |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 27 March 2019 | 11 April 2018 |
Pipelines | 512 | 1024 |
Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | 1175 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1275 MHz |
Transistor count | 2,200 million | 3,000 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 38.98 | 81.60 |
Floating-point performance | 2,611 gflops | |
Length | 145 mm | 170 mm |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 7000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 112.0 GB/s | 112.0 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 |