
Radeon RX 550 vs MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

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
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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.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550 | MONSTER 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

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.

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).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | MONSTER 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)
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | MONSTER 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | MONSTER 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 550) vs 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+9% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | MONSTER 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | MONSTER 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 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | GF114 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #617 | #704 |
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