Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
VS
GeForce MX550

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU vs GeForce MX550

AMD

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017Core: 1400 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce MX550

2021Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1320 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU is positioned at rank 24 and the GeForce MX550 is on rank 187, so the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

#9
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
332%
#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
79%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
75%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
70%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
69%
#24
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
100%
#29
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
89%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
83%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
72%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX550

#177
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
363%
#179
329%
#180
329%
#184
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
299%
#185
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
297%
#187
GeForce MX550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#195
GeForce GT625M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
94%
#197
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX550 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

InsightRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUGeForce MX550
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce MX550 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU and GeForce MX550

AMD

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce MX550

The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU scores 4,403 and the GeForce MX550 reaches 4,480 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce MX550 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 1,024 (GeForce MX550). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1320 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUGeForce MX550
G3D Mark Score
4,403
4,480+2%
Architecture
GCN 5.0
Turing
Process Node
14 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
4096 ×2+300%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.29 TFLOPS ×2+355%
2.703 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1500 MHz+14%
1320 MHz
ROPs
64 ×2+300%
16
TMUs
256 ×2+700%
32
L1 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUGeForce MX550
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX550) — the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUGeForce MX550
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU draws 300W versus the GeForce MX550's 25W — a 169.2% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 350W (GeForce MX550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUGeForce MX550
TDP
300W
25W-92%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Perf/Watt
14.7
179.2+1119%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX550 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUGeForce MX550
MSRP
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
Vega 10
TU117S
Release
June 27 2017
December 17 2021
Ranking
#474
#468