Radeon RX 550X mobile vs Radeon RX Vega 5
When comparing Radeon RX 550X mobile and Radeon RX Vega 5, 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 RX 550X mobile and Radeon RX Vega 5 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon RX 550X mobile and Radeon RX Vega 5 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Radeon RX 550X mobile and Radeon RX Vega 5 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 Radeon RX 550X mobile or Radeon RX Vega 5 here:
Main Specs
Radeon RX 550X mobile
Radeon RX Vega 5
Power consumption (TDP)
50 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
Memory type
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Radeon RX 550X mobile is build with Polaris architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 5 - with Vega.
Radeon RX 550X mobile is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega 5 - by 7 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
14−16
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
QHD / 1440p
3−4
2−3
low / 720p
30−35
27−30
medium / 1080p
20−22
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 23% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
high / 1080p
24−27
21−24
ultra / 1080p
21−24
18−20
QHD / 1440p
4−5
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
55−60
45−50
medium / 1080p
27−30
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Battlefield 5 is 12% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
low / 768p
210−220
190−200
medium / 768p
180−190
160−170
ultra / 1080p
100−105
85−90
QHD / 1440p
55−60
50−55
4K / 2160p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
140−150
130−140
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 9% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
40−45
35−40
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 14% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
low / 768p
110−120
100−110
medium / 768p
95−100
85−90
ultra / 1080p
65−70
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Dota 2 is 12% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
high / 1080p
18−20
14−16
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
4K / 2160p
6−7
5−6
low / 720p
40−45
35−40
medium / 1080p
21−24
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Far Cry 5 is 16% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
high / 1080p
24−27
21−24
ultra / 1080p
20−22
16−18
QHD / 1440p
12−14
16−18
low / 720p
100−110
90−95
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Fortnite is 12% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
high / 1080p
27−30
21−24
ultra / 1080p
21−24
18−20
QHD / 1440p
9−10
7−8
low / 720p
55−60
45−50
medium / 1080p
30−35
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 25% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
low / 768p
90−95
75−80
medium / 768p
80−85
70−75
high / 1080p
30−35
24−27
ultra / 1080p
12−14
10−12
QHD / 1440p
3−4
1−2
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 18% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
high / 1080p
10−11
8−9
ultra / 1080p
7−8
6−7
4K / 2160p
1−2
2−3
low / 720p
30−35
24−27
medium / 1080p
12−14
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Metro Exodus is 30% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
low / 768p
110−120
100−110
ultra / 1080p
100−110
100−110
medium / 1080p
100−110
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Minecraft is 2% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
60−65
50−55
medium / 1080p
18−20
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−33
24−27
medium / 1080p
16−18
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 13% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
low / 768p
55−60
45−50
medium / 768p
35−40
30−33
high / 1080p
20−22
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−12
10−11
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 18% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
low / 768p
90−95
95−100
medium / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
30−35
high / 768p
50−55
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in World of Tanks is 1% more, than Radeon RX Vega 5.
Full Specs
Radeon RX 550X mobile
Radeon RX Vega 5
Architecture
Polaris
Vega
Code name
Polaris 12
Vega
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
10 January 2019
7 January 2020
Pipelines
640
320
Core clock speed
1176 MHz
Boost Clock
1287 MHz
1400 MHz
Transistor count
2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
7 nm
Texture fill rate
51.48
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (12_0)
DirectX 12_1
Shader Model
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
FreeSync
+
Laptop size
large
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