AMD Radeon RX 550X vs AMD Radeon RX 570
The Radeon RX 570 has 255% better performance than the Radeon RX 550X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 570 has 68% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 550X GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 550X is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2018. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Lexa) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 550X has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 96 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 550X includes 512 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,100 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,183 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 550X occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W.
Benchmark Performance
The RX 550X has the 263rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.12% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2017 with a MSRP of $169. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Polaris 20) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 570 includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,168 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,244 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 570 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 570 has the 134th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 14.62% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 18,967 score and $169 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 112.23. This is the 20th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 550X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2018 | Q2 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $169 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Borderlands 3 | Radeon RX 550X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 138 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 71 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 45 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 35 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 24 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 13 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 17 | +27% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 16.1 | +20% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 15 | +12% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 15 | +12% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 14 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 13.4 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 10 | -25% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 10 | -25% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 6 | -55% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc B580 | 5.75 | -54% |
| Arc A750 | 8.73 | -31% |
| Arc A770 | 9.27 | -27% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 9.94 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 10.28 | -18% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 12.61 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 14.6 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 14.78 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 15.27 | +21% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 15.9 | +26% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 570 has 255% better performance than the Radeon RX 550X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 550X is ranked 263rd with a score of 5,344.5, and the Radeon RX 570 is ranked 134th with a score of 18,967.
The Radeon RX 570 has 173% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
Radeon RX 570's 112.23 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 21,063.5 | +294% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 19,499 | +265% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | +255% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,224.5 | +241% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | +236% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | +16% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | +1% |
| Radeon RX 550X | 5,344.5 | |
| Radeon RX 640 | 5,235 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | -6% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +15% |
| Arc A770 | 119.31 | +6% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | +3% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | |
| Radeon RX 470 | 98.46 | -12% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.18 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.98 | -14% |
| Arc A380 | 93.23 | -17% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon RX 550X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,050 | 3,958 (+276.95%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,164.5 | 4,310 (+270.12%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 20,039 | 71,096 (+254.79%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,688 | 13,827 (+274.92%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,502.5 | 17,450 (+217.13%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 79.6 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,376 | 7,952 (+234.68%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 421 | 724 (+71.97%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 35 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 26.7 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 550X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Lexa | Polaris 20 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 2,200 million | 5,700 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 550X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 Gb/s | 224 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 550X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 W | 150 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 550X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 512 | 2,048 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 8 | 32 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,100 MHz | 1,168 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,183 MHz | 1,244 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 550X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 18.93 GPixel/s | 39.81 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 37.86 GTexel/s | 159.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,211.4 GFLOPS | 5.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 75.71 GFLOPS | 318.5 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 550X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.