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AMD Radeon RX 550

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Performance

We do not have performance data for the Radeon RX 550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Specs at a glance
Memory2 GB GDDR5
Slots2 slots
TDP50 W
Release DateQ2 2017
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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 550 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2017 with a MSRP of $79. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Lexa) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The RX 550 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112 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 550 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 550 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.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoValue
ManufacturerAMD
ArchitectureGCN 4.0
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ2 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)$79
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the AMD Radeon RX 550.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance

We do not have performance data for the Radeon RX 550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Compare Performance

Radeon RX 550's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

GPUBenchmark Performance
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Compare Value For Money

Radeon RX 550's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the Radeon RX 550's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,196
PassMark G3D Mark
2,686
PassMark G2D Mark
482
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecValue
CodenameLexa
ArchitectureGCN 4.0
Process Size14 nm
Transistors2,200 million

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecValue
Slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)50 W
Suggested PSU250 W
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth112 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit
L1 Cache16 KB
L2 Cache512 KB

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.

SpecValue
Stream Processors (SP)512
Compute Units (CU)8
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)32
Render Output Units (ROP)16
Core Clock Speed1,100 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,183 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate18.93 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate37.86 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1,211.4 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance75.71 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_0)
OpenCL2.1
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.7

* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.