Radeon 550 vs Radeon RX Vega 11

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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11.

Insight	Radeon 550	Radeon RX Vega 11
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $79 for the Radeon 550, it costs 37% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 54.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 550	Radeon RX Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+54.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

Radeon 550 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 550 and Radeon RX Vega 11

Radeon 550

The Radeon 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: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.

Radeon RX Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 550 scores 2,140 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 reaches 2,094 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 550	Radeon RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	2,140+2%	2,094
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	704+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+45%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	1251 MHz+6%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32	44+38%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 550	Radeon RX Vega 11
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 has 0 MB. The Radeon 550 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon 550	Radeon RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	0 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 550 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11's 35W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 550) vs 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	Radeon 550	Radeon RX Vega 11
TDP	50W	35W-30%
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	42.8	59.8+40%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX Vega 11 costs 36.7% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.1 (Radeon 550) vs 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 offers 54.6% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).