Summary
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Contents:HighlightsSummaryGaming PerformanceBenchmark PerformanceTechnical SpecsRelated GPUsRelated Comparisons
Performance
10,00510% of 104,598
The GeForce MX550 has 10% 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 GeForce MX550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Specs at a glance
Memory2 GB GDDR6
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TDP25 W
Release DateQ4 2021
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About the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q4 2021. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU117SB) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The MX550 has 2 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 64 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 MX550 includes 1,024 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,065 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,320 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 GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The MX550 has the 180th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.57% 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 | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing |
| Market Segment | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2021 |
| Production Status | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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EA Sports F1 22
Ghostwire: Tokyo
GRID Legends
God of War
Farming Simulator 22
Forza Horizon 5
F1 2021
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce MX550 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.
EA Sports F1 22 | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
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| Low - 1080p | 59 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 51 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 41 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 28 FPS | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
GeForce MX550'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 | |
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| GeForce MX550 | 28.1 | |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 5.9 | -79% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
GeForce MX550'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
10,00510% of 104,598
The GeForce MX550 has 10% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce MX550 is ranked 180th with a score of 10,005.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
GeForce MX550'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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A350M | 10,730 | +7% |
| Radeon Pro Vega 16 | 10,569 | +6% |
| T600 Mobile | 10,498 | +5% |
| Radeon 680M | 10,371 | +4% |
| Quadro M4000M | 10,259 | +3% |
| GeForce MX550 | 10,005 | |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 9,877.5 | -1% |
| FirePro W7170M | 9,708 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 9,615.5 | -4% |
| Radeon R9 M390X | 9,448 | -6% |
Compare Value For Money
GeForce MX550'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 GeForce MX550'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 | 2,470 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 2,800 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 40,364 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,125.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 10,319.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 173.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,544 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 399 |
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 |
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| Codename | TU117SB |
| Architecture | Turing |
| Process Size | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 4,700 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 |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent |
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 | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
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 |
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| CUDA Cores | 1,024 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 16 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,065 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,320 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 |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 21.12 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 42.24 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 42.24 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_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.