Radeon Pro 450 vs Radeon RX 550
Radeon Pro 450
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 450 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $40), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 12.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 450 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($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 Radeon Pro 450 and Radeon RX 550
Radeon Pro 450
The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.
Radeon RX 550
The Radeon RX 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: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 450 scores 2,723 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 450 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,723+2% | 2,674 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+18% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 450 draws 35W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 450) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 155mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-30% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | 155mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 77.8+45% | 53.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550 costs 12.5% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 12.2% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $35-13% |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.1 | 76.4+12% |
| Codename | Baffin | Lexa |
| Release | October 30 2016 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #612 | #617 |
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