Summary
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Performance
5,344.55% of 104,737
The Radeon RX 550X has 5% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 550X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Specs at a glance
Memory4 GB GDDR5
Slots2 slots
TDP50 W
Release DateQ4 2018
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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 239th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2018 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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X-Plane 11
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Dota 2 - Reborn
The Witcher 3
BioShock Infinite
Far Cry 5
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the Radeon RX 550X 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.
X-Plane 11 | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
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| Low - 720p | 27 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 21 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 19 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Radeon RX 550X's 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 56.1 | +195% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 52.1 | +174% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 51.3 | +170% |
| Radeon RX 460 | 43.8 | +131% |
| Radeon RX 640 | 30.1 | +58% |
| Radeon RX 550X | 19 | |
| GeForce GT 710 | 14.8 | -22% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Radeon RX 550X's 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the cost per frame with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
5,344.55% of 104,737
The Radeon RX 550X has 5% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon RX 550X is ranked 239th with a score of 5,344.5.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 550X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
Radeon RX 550X'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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
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| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | +56% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | +49% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | +45% |
| 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% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | -12% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | -19% |
Compare Value For Money
Radeon RX 550X'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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the Radeon RX 550X'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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| Benchmark | Value |
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| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,050 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,164.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 20,039 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,688 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,502.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 79.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,279 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 413 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 35 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 26.7 |
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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | Lexa |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 2,200 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W |
| Outputs | DVI, 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 512 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,100 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.
| Spec | Value |
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| Pixel Fill Rate | 18.93 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 37.86 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,211 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 75.71 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.
| Spec | Value |
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| DirectX | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.