Radeon 550X vs UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
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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 Radeon 550X is positioned at rank #101 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 550X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 550X is significantly newer (2019 vs 0). The Radeon 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 550X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 550X | UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | Legacy (Standard Node) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) 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 Radeon 550X and UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
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.
UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
The UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. The core clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 550X scores 1,475 and the UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550X) vs 32 (UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)).
| Feature | Radeon 550X | UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475 | 1,500+2% |
| Shading Units | 512+1500% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550X | UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon 550X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) has 0 MB. The Radeon 550X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550X draws 50W versus the UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)'s 15W — a 107.7% difference. The UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 550X) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 100.0+239% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (Radeon 550X) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)) — the UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | Lexa | — |
| Release | March 27 2019 | sem dados |
| Ranking | #772 | #776 |
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