MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
VS
Radeon RX 550

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M vs Radeon RX 550

NVIDIA

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

2012Core: 620 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 550

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is positioned at rank #16 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
124%
#8
112%
#9
112%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
102%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
101%
#16
MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
99%
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 RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M.

InsightMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon RX 550
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 550 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M and Radeon RX 550

NVIDIA

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,637 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

Graphics Performance

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M scores 2,637 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550).

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon RX 550
G3D Mark Score
2,637
2,674+1%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9523 TFLOPS
1.211 TFLOPS+27%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
64+100%
32
L1 Cache
512 KB+300%
128 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon RX 550
DirectX
11.0
12_0+9%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550).

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon RX 550
Encoder
PureVideo HD
VCE 3.4
Decoder
VP4
UVD 6.3
Codecs
MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon RX 550
TDP
100W
50W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
155mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
26.4
53.5+103%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon RX 550
MSRP
$79
Avg Price (30d)
$35
Codename
GF114
Lexa
Release
March 22 2012
April 20 2017
Ranking
#704
#617