Radeon RX 550 (móvel) vs GRID K520

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 RX 550 (móvel) is positioned at rank 92 and the GRID K520 is on rank 350, so the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) 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 RX 550 (móvel)

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#82

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

245%

#84

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

222%

#85

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

222%

#89

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

201%

#90

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

200%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

100%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

95%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K520

#335

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15074%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

100%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

99%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

97%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

96%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

93%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

93%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

92%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

91%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

90%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

88%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

83%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID K520
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID K520
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 RX 550 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GRID K520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 (móvel) and GRID K520

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.

GRID K520

The GRID K520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,516 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) scores 3,500 and the GRID K520 reaches 3,516 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID K520 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (GRID K520). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520).

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID K520
G3D Mark Score	3,500	3,516
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536 ×2+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.647 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS ×2+39%
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	40	128 ×2+220%
L1 Cache	160 KB+25%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID K520
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	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 GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID K520
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) draws 50W versus the GRID K520's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 350W (GRID K520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID K520
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	70.0+349%	15.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID K520 launched at $3599 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.5 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 70.3 (GRID K520) — the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers 24.5% better value. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).