Radeon RX 550
VS
MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

Radeon RX 550 vs MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

AMD

Radeon RX 550

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

2012Core: 620 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
124%
#8
112%
#9
112%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
102%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
101%
#16
MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M.

InsightRadeon RX 550MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 550 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 RX 550 and MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,637 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M reaches 2,637 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 384 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M).

FeatureRadeon RX 550MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
G3D Mark Score
2,674+1%
2,637
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.211 TFLOPS+27%
0.9523 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
64+100%
L1 Cache
128 KB
512 KB+300%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 550MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M 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.

FeatureRadeon RX 550MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 550) vs 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureRadeon RX 550MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
DirectX
12_0+9%
11.0
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs PureVideo HD (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M).

FeatureRadeon RX 550MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
Encoder
VCE 3.4
PureVideo HD
Decoder
UVD 6.3
VP4
Codecs
H.264,H.265
MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 350W (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon RX 550MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
TDP
50W-50%
100W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
155mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
53.5+103%
26.4
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon RX 550MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
MSRP
$79
Avg Price (30d)
$35
Codename
Lexa
GF114
Release
April 20 2017
March 22 2012
Ranking
#617
#704