Radeon RX 550X (móvel) vs GeForce MX450
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
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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.
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. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is positioned at rank 6 and the GeForce MX450 is on rank 307, so the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX450.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $200 for the GeForce MX450, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 483.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+483.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 550X (móvel) and GeForce MX450
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,800 points.
GeForce MX450
The GeForce MX450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,720 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) scores 3,800 and the GeForce MX450 reaches 3,720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce MX450 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 896 (GeForce MX450). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450). Boost clocks: 1287 MHz vs 1575 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,800+2% | 3,720 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 896+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.647 TFLOPS | 3.226 TFLOPS+96% |
| Boost Clock | 1287 MHz | 1575 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) draws 50W versus the GeForce MX450's 25W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 350W (GeForce MX450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 25W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 148.8+96% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce MX450 launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 82.5% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 18.6 (GeForce MX450) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 483.9% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-86% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-83% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.6+484% | 18.6 |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | August 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #648 | #523 |
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