
Radeon 550X
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon 550X is positioned at rank 101 and the GeForce MX110 is on rank 315, so the Radeon 550X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 550X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX110
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce MX110 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 550X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX110.
| Insight | Radeon 550X | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX110 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $45 for the Radeon 550X, it costs 11% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 7.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 550X | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 550X and GeForce MX110

Radeon 550X
The Radeon 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points.

GeForce MX110
The GeForce MX110 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 978 MHz to 1006 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,415 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 550X scores 1,475 and the GeForce MX110 reaches 1,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce MX110 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550X) vs 256 (GeForce MX110). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X) vs 0.5151 TFLOPS (GeForce MX110). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1006 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475+4% | 1,415 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+100% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+142% | 0.5151 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+21% | 1006 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+100% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 550X) vs 1 MB (GeForce MX110) — the GeForce MX110 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550X draws 50W versus the GeForce MX110's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce MX110 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 550X) vs 350W (GeForce MX110). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 47.2+60% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce MX110 launched at $100 and now averages $40. The GeForce MX110 costs 11.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (Radeon 550X) vs 35.4 (GeForce MX110) — the GeForce MX110 offers 7.9% better value. The Radeon 550X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $100-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $40-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | 35.4+8% |
| Codename | Lexa | GM108S |
| Release | March 27 2019 | November 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #772 | #781 |
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