P104-100 vs Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
P104-100
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The P104-100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P104-100.
| Insight | P104-100 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The P104-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $35 for the Radeon RX 550X (móvel), it costs 71% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 238.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | P104-100 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+238.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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 P104-100 and Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
P104-100
The P104-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,800 points.
Graphics Performance
The P104-100 scores 3,678 and the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) reaches 3,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P104-100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (P104-100) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P104-100) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1287 MHz.
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,678 | 3,800+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+200% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.655 TFLOPS+304% | 1.647 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+35% | 1287 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 120+200% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 720 KB+350% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P104-100) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) — the P104-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The P104-100 draws 30W versus the Radeon RX 550X (móvel)'s 50W — a 50% difference. The P104-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P104-100) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6+61% | 76.0 |
Value Analysis
The P104-100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 and now averages $35. The P104-100 costs 71.4% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 367.8 (P104-100) vs 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) — the P104-100 offers 238.7% better value. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $35 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-71% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 367.8+239% | 108.6 |
| Codename | GP104 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | December 12 2017 | April 11 2018 |
| Ranking | #529 | #648 |
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