Radeon RX 550X (móvel) vs GRID V100-2Q

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 V100-2Q is on rank 390, so the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

100%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

90%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

82%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

82%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID V100-2Q

#375

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

38876%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

100%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

100%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

92%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

84%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

84%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

82%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

79%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

71%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

63%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

63%

#400

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

63%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

61%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

61%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

58%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ 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 V100-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID V100-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 V100-2Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $2,000 for the GRID V100-2Q, it costs 98% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 5597.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GRID V100-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5597.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000)

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 550X (móvel) Benchmark Check

GRID V100-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X (móvel) and GRID V100-2Q

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 V100-2Q

The GRID V100-2Q 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: 3,811 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) scores 3,800 and the GRID V100-2Q reaches 3,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID V100-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 2,048 (GRID V100-2Q). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID V100-2Q). Boost clocks: 1287 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GRID V100-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,800	3,811
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GRID V100-2Q
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

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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 V100-2Q) — the GRID V100-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GRID V100-2Q
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%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) draws 50W versus the GRID V100-2Q'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 V100-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GRID V100-2Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	76.0+350%	16.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GRID V100-2Q launched at $10000 and now averages $2000. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 98.3% less ($1965 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 1.9 (GRID V100-2Q) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 5615.8% better value. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GRID V100-2Q
MSRP	$35-100%	$10000
Avg Price (30d)	$35-98%	$2000
Performance per Dollar	108.6+5616%	1.9
Codename	Polaris 23	GM204
Release	April 11 2018	August 30 2015
Ranking	#648	#433