
MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M vs Radeon RX 550

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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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.
| Insight | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | Radeon 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

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.

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).
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | Radeon 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)
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | Radeon 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_0+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
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).
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | Radeon 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% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $35 |
| Codename | GF114 | Lexa |
| Release | March 22 2012 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #704 | #617 |
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