Radeon RX 550 vs GRID K2
Radeon RX 550
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID K2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 RX 550 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 $80), it costs 56% less, resulting in a 123.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+123.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 GRID K2
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.
GRID K2
The GRID K2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 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: 2,737 points. Launch price was $5,199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the GRID K2 reaches 2,737 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID K2 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 1,536 (GRID K2). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K2).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,674 | 2,737+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1536 ×2+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+89% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128 ×2+300% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 550 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K2 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the GRID K2's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 350W (GRID K2). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 155mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 53.5+339% | 12.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GRID K2 launched at $5199 and now averages $80. The Radeon RX 550 costs 56.3% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs 34.2 (GRID K2) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 123.4% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-98% | $5199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-56% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.4+123% | 34.2 |
| Codename | Lexa | GK104 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 11 2013 |
| Ranking | #617 | #611 |
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