Radeon RX 550 vs GeForce GTX 465
Radeon RX 550
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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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 465 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 465.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 15.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 and GeForce GTX 465
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.
GeForce GTX 465
The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the GeForce GTX 465 reaches 2,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 465 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 465). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,674 | 2,654 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+45% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+42% | 0.8554 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 44+38% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 704 KB+450% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 550 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 465 has 1 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 550) vs 102.6 GB/s (GeForce GTX 465) — a 9.2% advantage for the Radeon RX 550. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s+9% | 102.6 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 550) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs None (GeForce GTX 465). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 465).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 465's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 465). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 155mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-45% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 155mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 53.5+302% | 13.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 550 costs 12.5% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs 66.3 (GeForce GTX 465) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 15.2% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-72% | $279 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-13% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.4+15% | 66.3 |
| Codename | Lexa | GF100 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #617 | #618 |
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