Radeon RX 550 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

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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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 550 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 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

Radeon RX 550 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

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.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	2,674+3%	2,602
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Vega
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	2100 MHz+78%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	155mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	53.5	173.5+224%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).