Radeon RX 550X (móvel) vs GRID M60-4Q
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 GRID M60-4Q is on rank 318, 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 GRID M60-4Q
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M60-4Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M60-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550X (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GRID M60-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $120 for the GRID M60-4Q, it costs 71% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 240.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GRID M60-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+240.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 GRID M60-4Q
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.
GRID M60-4Q
The GRID M60-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,831 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) scores 3,800 and the GRID M60-4Q reaches 3,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID M60-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-4Q). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-4Q). Boost clocks: 1287 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GRID M60-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,800 | 3,831 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2048+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.647 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+193% |
| Boost Clock | 1287 MHz+9% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 768 KB+380% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GRID M60-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-4Q) — the GRID M60-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GRID M60-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) draws 50W versus the GRID M60-4Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 350W (GRID M60-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GRID M60-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0+347% | 17.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GRID M60-4Q launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 70.8% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 31.9 (GRID M60-4Q) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 240.4% better value. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GRID M60-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-99% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-71% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.6+240% | 31.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GM204 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #648 | #433 |
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