GeForce MX550 vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce MX550 is positioned at rank #187 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX550

#177

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

363%

#179

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

329%

#180

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

329%

#184

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

299%

#185

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

297%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce MX550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce MX550	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce MX550 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX550 and Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

GeForce MX550

The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX550 scores 4,480 and the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL reaches 4,498 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX550 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce MX550) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550) vs 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Boost clocks: 1320 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX550	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
G3D Mark Score	4,480	4,498
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.703 TFLOPS+4%	2.588 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1320 MHz+31%	1011 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	2 MB+545%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX550	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has 0 MB. The GeForce MX550 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX550) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the GeForce MX550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX550	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX550 draws 25W versus the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL's 65W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX550) vs 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce MX550	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
TDP	25W-62%	65W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Perf/Watt	179.2+159%	69.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX550 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.9 (GeForce MX550) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce MX550 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce MX550	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
MSRP	$150	$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)	$150	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	29.9	Infinity
Codename	TU117S	Polaris 22
Release	December 17 2021	April 24 2018
Ranking	#468	#464